Originally Posted by pkb1

Hi Carol
im afraid you will find it very difficult for a few reasons!
if he has never been usee before, 5 is very late to be starting!
if he has not been shown with a modicum of sucess then the sort of people you would attract would probably be the "wrong" sort..............most importantly is that you realise that your obligation doesnt end with the mating itself, you are equaly as responsible for the ensuing puppies as the owner of the bitch is.....that is to say that you would have to be prepared to take on or re home any puppies that might find their way back to the "breeder" for any reason.....well done for having the hip scores done, is he KC registered? that could be another stumbling block if not, but consider this...........why should a bitch come to an unknown, unshown, un proven dog when there are hundreds out there that are all of those things?
sorry it sounds such a negitive reply but breeding takes years of experience......and yes i know we all have to start somewhere but get the things and priorities in the right order before you consider going a head.
believe me...........if something goes wrong with the pups its more likely your door they will come knocking on!
Pauline