How many puppies are there in a litter?
2006-12-05 08:44:06 · 15 answers · asked by casey s 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I was just trying to get a idea of what kind of experts we have on the different breeds,and the last is just a little more knowledge for me cause I like to know different breed specific facts.
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2006-12-05 11:39:04 · update #1
All dog breeds are different. I breed teacup size poodles and they usually only have 1 to 4 puppies in a litter. I also breed cocker spaniels and have never got more than 8 puppies in a litter. The larger breeds can have a lot more 14 puppies is the most I have seen. With that many puppies you have to make sure they all get adequate feeding time on mom and supplementary puppy milk would be needed.
2006-12-05 08:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Miniature Schnauzer. Anywhere from 3-7... 7 is a HUGE litter for a Mini Schnauzer. Bigger breeds tend to have more puppies. My sister and her husband breed Black and Tan Coon Dogs. They have from 7-12 pups. It can also depend on how many times the female is bread... If you take her to a stud and they actually get stuck... you can bet on 3-4 pups. If you do it again in a couple of days and they stick again... you can bet on a bigger litter. 5-6... but you have to understand in a smaller dog bigger is dangerous. and for the safety of the dog, one breeding each heat is best and you should skip a heat, only breed every other heat. Less stress on the females body.
2006-12-05 08:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by ditto805 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I breed min pinschers. She has had 3 litters each different amount of pups. First time 1 pup, 2nd time 6 pups and 3rd time 7 pups. She is a small dog (9lbs) so it varies on the size and breed.
2006-12-05 08:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by heatherann000 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This really varies from breed to breed. Smaller toy size breeds usually only produce 1-3 pups, while the larger breeds can do 8 or more.
2006-12-05 08:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
English Setter. About 6.
2006-12-05 08:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I breed basset hounds. They average 6-8 pups in a litter.
2006-12-05 08:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
depends on how many eggs get fertilized; see other postings in answers for draw backs ; it isn't the amount of pups ; it is how much money are you willing to lose if there are problems; the more pups the more the cost, work, etc ; think before you venture down this highway ; can't turn back ; plenty of horror stories posted here; read those first
2006-12-05 08:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sheltie and they have around 5
German Wirehair Pointer's around 8-10
Yorkie 2-3
Scottie about 4-6
Bloodhound 6-12
Great Danes 6-14
Beagles 4-8
2006-12-05 08:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by londonwere 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It really depends on the breed of the dog.
2006-12-05 08:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sassyshiba 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use to breed boxers. To much work and I got out of it. There are to many unwanted dogs out there.
2006-12-05 08:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by tower boy 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋