Dogs around hot bitches were the bane of my life but I thought it a necessary evil ,being serious about breeding decent stock .That was until I got to know another lad who offered to kennel two dogs I had and who lived in a remotish area .I much prefer bitches for digging ,dogs were always full on and the outcome always required r and r ,something my mate excelled at .
Your bitches must be up to the job or your going nowhere IMO