My dog had puppies and they all look the same! how can i find the runt? does it have any specific traits or something? please help
2007-02-19 04:51:54 · 12 answers · asked by The J 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Maybe your puppy didn't have any runts. Wait a few days or weeks and see if one is smaller than the rest
2007-02-19 04:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term runt refers to the smallest of the litter. Often the runt is not as able to fight off other puppies in order to nurse. Weigh them and you will know which is the runt. However, keep in mind that the runt will grow up to be no different than any other puppy in the litter as long as it is well fed.
2007-02-19 12:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by bluearia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The runt of the group usually is the one that is left out and doesn't get the share of the "milk". Sometimes there can be no runt.
The runt may also be smaller than the rest.
2007-02-19 12:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by yo ^_^ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this last litter the runt wasn't even apparent until they started eating canned. He is about 1/3 the size of the others now at 7 weeks.
2007-02-19 12:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isnt always a runt in every litter and the runt is usually the smallest (and sometimes cutest) when the puppies grow older
2007-02-19 12:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by Faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not have a runt, It's rare... the runt is significantly smaller and normally looks dead upon birth because it is so small and frail. Hope this helped!!! and hey if you want to name one the "runt" choose the last one born, they are normally the runts.
2007-02-19 13:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by Meghan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "runt" is usually the last one born, thinest, smallest in size. but there is a possibility that your dog had very strong pups with no runts.
2007-02-19 12:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The runt is usally the smallest and the one who doesn't get as much milk as the other puppies
2007-02-19 12:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Rock N Roll HootchieCoo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes its the smallest pup in the litter or weakest id look for these signs when they are eating, also some dogs dont have runts though unususal.
2007-02-19 15:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by cute_hawt_rockerchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the runt of the litter will be smaller than the rest as they grow up.
2007-02-19 18:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋