How many babies to a new mom chihuahua?

Answer 1

Could be anything from 1-8. Because they are so small, the litter numbers tend to be smaller.

But remember, no dog should be bred unless you are trying to improve the line. This is the Chihuahua Club of America's stance, the AKC's stance, and most breed rescue groups' stance. Anything else is unethical and immoral. Don't become a BYB or a puppy mill.

http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuter.htm

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuterfacts.htm


Edit: You have numerous questions about becoming a breeder, so I assume that the dogs you have, you intend to breed. You also claim to be an animal lover.
An animal lover does not take pet quality dogs and decide to breed them.
An animal lover knows that an animal is killed EVERY 7 SECONDS in a shelter and they NEVER want to contribute to that.
An animal lover takes the time to read the codes of ethics from the parent club and the AKC BEFORE even considering breeding.
An animal lover does not breed animals, unless they are involved in showing, the breed, the parent club, and have EXPERIENCE.
An animal lover does not get two pet quality dogs, forego vet tests, violate the codes of ethics of various organizations, and breed "for fun".
Please, reconsider what you are about to do. There is NO reason to get involved with this if you truly love animals.

Answer 2

First time Chihuahua moms normally have 1-4 pups. I have had chihuahuas with litters of 6, 7 and 8. But that is not the norm.

Answer 3

First time Chihuahua moms normally have 2-4 pups

Answer 4

I am studying to be a Veterinary Assistant so I can help. A Chihuahua is a small breed so the smaller the breed the less pups. The normal birth number is 4-6 pups. Hope I helped.

Answer 5

Everyone is about right, the ussual is 2-4 pups, but it is important to do your homework BEFORE you decide to breed, it is not easy and a lot of times not cost-effective (if you are planning to sell). The most important thing is to take your girl to the vet for checkups, x-rays (at 45 days as said earlier) and specs on nutrition, possible pre, during and post-partum complications. Careful with a one pup pregnancy, they tend to be distocic births; if a c-section is needed you sould consider spaying at same time, distocia is a recurring complication. And remember that post partum nutrition is extremly important to small breeds to avoid hypocalcemia (wich causes seizures and death if not treated). Also remember it is not advisable to breed until the 3rd (or at least the 2nd) heat and only once a year (although dogs usually have 2 heats a year). Bottom line, it's not about how many pups you can get from her but about doing it right, in a healthy, resposible and safe way. That way you and your pet will be happier!

Answer 6

Chihuahua's are small dogs. Look for 1 to 3 pups. I hope you bred her to a small dog otherwize you will have trouble welping. They have pups within 9 weeks of conception or about 63 days. Make sure you have a heating pad under the box she is going to welp in to keep the pups temperture up for at least 3 days to 1 week old. Good luck

Answer 7

Usually small dogs have less puppies. My grandma breeds and sell chihuahuas and her last litter had 3 pups. Big dogs have much more puppies. My friends collie just had 10.

Answer 8

Normally 2-4. They don't have very big litters. You could end up with more though. Contact your vet if you want a pup count. They can do this after 45 days of pregnancy. They take an xray & count the spines on the picture.

Answer 9

normal litter size is 3-4 puppies. we have seen more to a litter. the smaller the litter, the bigger the puppies are at birth, which can mean trouble for her. small dogs have a higher rate of c-sections than larger ones. small breeds should get an ultra sound done about 2 weeks before due date to see if a problem my be there.

Answer 10

none if you get her spayed like you should