Yeah its bad timing but I have another dog, so long as I can keep it injury free... And it does work out quite well as the pups would be a good year old for the following season, so in that respect it works out quite well...
When's the perfect time!! Like you say mate the pups will be good for the next season so that's a plus point when people are looking for a pup. It's only one season out for the bitch. She's had a few under her belt and plenty more to come!!