I would seperate them now do not force her, get the health checks done THEN mate her on her season after the health checks, she will be more mature and more able to cope with a litter if you give her time, after you have had the test done then decide whats best for your *****, as you say a dog is for life so waiting a few more months till all the health checks come back hopefully clear, will not be any problem.
In the meantime I suggest you get a book called the book of the ***** this will help.
Mo
In the meantime I suggest you get a book called the book of the ***** this will help.
Mo