Thank you so much for clearing that up for me, i have researched it today and I came across the same answers.
As for keeping them apart, it was my mistake with the calculations. Lesson has been learned dont worry. There are a few reasons for them not being apart at the moment but i wont make excuses, i was at fault.
I have even arranged to be off work from Friday onwards because that was when i was expecting her to be ready, so that i can monitor them every minute of the day but they beat me to it and proved me wrong.
I might let them mate once more and then I have arranged to send him to spend the rest of her heat at my parent's house which will solve the problem of not having areas to separate them.
Time will tell if we have a litter. she will be visiting the vet for another check up and to confirm pregnancy in a few weeks. they both went in before her heat and were given a clean bill of health.
Again, thanks for the thoughts, they are appreciated. I know it's often a touchy subject so i appreciate you being direct but kind!
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