how many puppies can a shitzu have?
2006-12-27 07:27:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
For the love of GOD...IT IS Shih Tzu!!!!!!!!!! They can have one or more than one.
And they can have more than three. I have seen one have 6 before.
2006-12-27 07:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
why is this important? if you are breeding for money, spay the dog. the history can help give you an idea,... if she's had litters prior, but otherwise, it's mother nature, she might have 1 she might have 6 (the most I have seen is 7 but 2 were still born). More importantly, did you consider having an xray done 3 days before she whelps so that you know how many to expect? that way you know if she's having troubles and can get her to a vet right away.
2006-12-27 07:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Wildbane 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can surprise you. They can have one to six. I don't know what determines how many pups a dog does have. I would think the size of the dog. BUT, I have seen a nine pound Maltese have six puppies and they all lived.
2006-12-27 08:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To many...check your local shelter and see how many unwanted pets there are.
To answer your question seriously now: they can have up to 10 (yes I have seen it).
2006-12-27 07:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As many as they have per whelping times the number of times she is recklessly bred.
If you are considering breeding a dog, please ensure that you have done all your homework. Breeding is a responsibility and a privilege, not a right.
http://64.37.122.206/Info/questionstoaskabreeder.asp?menu=Info
http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm
http://dogplay.com/Breeding/index.html
2006-12-27 07:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can have anywhere from one to three puppies.
2006-12-27 07:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by jaws1013 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if it is her third heat cycle you will probably get four but if it is more cycles then that three
2006-12-27 07:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kaya 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋