i no i read two weeks is the right time to start exercising the mum, but as sally anne says the pups are more likely to pick up germs, i also feel guilty leaving mum in when i take the boys out as george says it is unfair and yes 2months is a long time but thinking about it and going through each answer ive recieved ive decided what to do , i shall keep mum in i dont think ill jepordise the pups health 8 weeks will do her head in and mine 2 but losing any pups would be worse .....thanks every1 again ..roy