If it was me get a pup say hey here's the deal will u cut me a break that's just me
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If I were the breeder I would try to help you in anyway I could...
Suggestion: you might already do this but just in case you don't, make sure the female poses before making the trip. I rub my hand up along her rear leg toward the base of her tail and see how she responds. If I get the right response I make the trip, or you can test her with a short dog.
Another thing, did someone witness a tie with the two dogs?
If she has never been bred before I would breed her the first time close to home to make sure she is fertile.