i noticed yesterday (well, monday) that Kuki was even More swollen than before and was really driving Dexx (the fixed chi) crazy by wavin her bum about in front of him etc, so i called the stud owner and explained it all, he didn't seem to hopeful about it but i took her up earlier and to his surprise, she stood very happily for his boy- they were just left to it today, and she was so much calmer about her surroundings etc... so if all goes to plan i will have puppy pics in the nursery in jan!
but before, she did honestly seem like she was ready- so she does just takes extra long to get to 'phase 2'? Kuki takes being difficult to predict to a whole new level!
shes lying beside me ever so pleased with herself now! bless her wee (metaphorical) cotton socks!!

and Elle, i agree, don't want to be judged by Her ethics, appart from any 'breeders' who are just in it for the money or 'just want to have one litter' then breeding and not registering is just as frowned upon- and adding to irelands general bad reputation of being one of the puppy mill capitals! which is such a pity, because we do have some stunning dogs here that loads of people don't take into consideration