Good luck with the pups I'LL probably be getting one myself this yr. my female (Blinky) is 10 she's still a huntin machine but I want to have one coming up so it can hunt with her my male (Spotty) is 5 and when the pup is old enough (2 yrs.) I'll try for a litter if spot can get it up I really want to keep the blood line i have going