2006-10-31 07:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by kolleenmeece 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is a small breed dog, or if this is the dogs first litter, they can have only one pup. If a dog has only one, you should take mom to the vet to make sure one isn't stuck in the birth canal, or has a still born she didn't birth. If you don't and there are puppies still inside, you may lose mom.
2006-10-31 07:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller breeds have smaller litters and older dogs have smaller litters. She should have had a vet check with puppy after birth to make sure there were no more inside. Every momma I have had the vets have felt for anything left behind.
Be sure to spay when the puppy is finished nursing
2006-10-31 07:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the size of the dog yes it is normal for a dog to only have one puppy,,, i have a friend that has a german shepherd that only had one puppy,,, so yes sometimes they do only have one puppy... hope this helps and good luck with your new pup
2006-10-31 07:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by hunter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a female was bred either too early or at the very end of her cycle, that can result in small litters. Also, if she's not in prime condition or is getting too old you can have smaller litters.
2006-10-31 08:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋