hi mate dont want to put a downer on your post or you but what you should be asking your self is why do you need to line her ?
how old is your bitch ? she dont look that old to me if i was you i would wait until she has had a few hunting sessions then maybe think about it. no point rushing into it . takes alot of time and hard work to bring a pup on and well you doing that its time your not spending with your bitch , or you spend your tme with your bitch well the pup gets pushed aside . wait until your bitch is about 5 or 6 years old,
also if i was going to mate her when your ready i woul