I'm getting on my flame-proof suit.

My response was to help with something that was already done. My response was to help out in the best interest of thesoon-to-be puppiesand the mom. I do not in any way condone breeding without any knowledge of genetics, health issues, welping, etc., etc. If someone were to ask me about an accidental tie, I would say keep them apart after that and hope the girl doesn't get pregnant; I know of a couple breeders that have actually done an abortion after an accidental breeding.

I certainly do understand why people want to breed, but the proper way to get into it is to get an established breeder to mentor you. That's what we did and we have done that for a couple new people ourselves. That breeder can help you understand that there is a lot more to breeding than just throwing a couple good looking dogs together and hoping for the best. I really would encourage you to get a book or 2 (and a video or 2) on welping so you at least have an idea on what is involved and can recognise a developing problem, should one occur. Even better would be some help from an established breeder. As I said before, there are many, many things that can go wrong.

Finally, like I said before, I really do wish the best for you with this litter. I just ask that you consider not breeding again until you have an established breeder helping you that can guide you in the entire process.