Usually the female is receptive about 10 or 12 days from the onset of bleeding, but it can vary from dog to dog. Your female is definitely showing signs of being ready. At 8 years your dog should be fertile, but I have no experience any studding one this age for a first time. I have heard of older studs than 8. You may have to help him find which end, if he will let you. If he has been discouraged from humping and never mated. He might do better while you watch from a location that he can't see you. When the tie takes place though make sure you are there to hold everyone still so no one gets hurt. |