[lisatodd]

stud education 101
he needs to be within the breed stardard
he needs to be tested for defects
he needs to be at least 1 1/2 years of age
you need to have a contract
the bitch needs to be in season
the bitch needs to be with in the standard
the bitch needs to be tested for defects and std's
the bitch should be in 2nd heat or 18 months old
you need to know both lines
you need to know what to do when they tie, get vicious, try to run while being tied.
you need to know about the gestation period....when and what happens
you need to know about whelping
you need to know when to look at the bitch and tell if she is in standing heat
you need to know what to do if the bitch does not get pregnant (should be in contact)

there is sooooo much more to know but this is just the beginning.

best for you to find a mentor and assist in some studding and whelping
read books