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How will multiple litters of puppies effect the health of the female dog?
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∙ 16y ago
To put it bluntly it would effect the health of the dog in exactly the same way it would effect the health of a human women who gave birth to 5 babies every 3 months. Think about it humanely. It isn't fair on the dog.
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∙ 16y ago
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How many puppies can a female have in a pregnancy?
There are many factors that can affect this including the breed, age, diet and size of the dog. Most breeds have average litters in the six dog range but there are dogs that can have litters of 12 or even 16 puppies. A dog will sometimes only have 1 puppy. This seems to happen more often with young dogs and first litters.
How many puppies in a lhasa apso litter?
I have had 7 puppies as a maiden (first) litter. I have known one female to have 9 puppies for each of the 3 litters she had. average is between 4 and 6, however it can be as little as 1 or 2 or as big as 10 or 12. It all depends on the female every dog is different.
Can a female rottweiler have 15 puppies in one litter?
On average a female rottweiler can give birth to 8 to 12 pups. Larger litters have been know, with one female having 18 pups in the UK.
How many litters can a cat have in a lifetime?
It depends on what breed of dog. Some small breeds only have 1 or 2 puppies at a time while 8 to 12 for larger breeds might be normal. I think the world record for puppies is currently 24.I think it depends on how many they can carry and if they come out died.
Why would two female dogs both have had litters back to back the younger of the two had the last litter Now both female dogs are killing the puppies why would they do this?
if one of the female dogs touched the others pups the pup would smell like the other female, its mother would scent the smell (since dogs have good noses) and she would think its not her pup and kill it
How many puppies does a female dog give in her first litters?
4 to 14
How many puppies does a female Doberman pinscher have in one litter?
As Dobermanns are quite large dog's they can have litters ranging from 6 to 10 puppies. However, this depends greatly upon the age and experience of the mother and her health. First time mums tend to have smaller litters.
I have two puppies from different litters and I noticed the tail on my female is shorter than in my male. What would cause this?
Genetics
Can more than one male dog impregnant a female dog?
Yes. Litters can actually have puppies with different fathers.
How many years can a dog have puppies?
It depends on the size of the litters they have. A female can be bred twice a year, or about every six months. Many breeds have litters of around six puppies but there are times where they will have a litter with as many as 12 or 15 puppies which could mean as many as 30 puppies in one year! Depending on the breed and health of the dog it varies, but the average is 9.
How many puppies can a female have in a pregnancy?
There are many factors that can affect this including the breed, age, diet and size of the dog. Most breeds have average litters in the six dog range but there are dogs that can have litters of 12 or even 16 puppies. A dog will sometimes only have 1 puppy. This seems to happen more often with young dogs and first litters.
Does it affect puppies if mom has 2 litters in a year?
No. Female dogs go through heat twice a year and the puppies only need there mother for four months before they can leave her. So no it does not
How many years can a dog have?
It depends on the size of the litters they have. A female can be bred twice a year, or about every six months. Many breeds have litters of around six puppies but there are times where they will have a litter with as many as 12 or 15 puppies which could mean as many as 30 puppies in one year! Depending on the breed and health of the dog it varies, but the average is 9.
How many litters per year do malamutes have?
Although it is possible for a dog to have two litters a year, this is not adviseable as it puts too much strain on the mother. Dogs should not have more than two or three litters in their lifetime and most major Kennel Clubs will not register puppies from a female that has had more than three litters.
Why the female dog dominate the male dog?
Well, usually they don't, but if a female dog has puppies they are VERY protective of them and sometimes wont let the father get close till there eyes are open. I know because i once had a friend who had a pug and she had 3 litters of puppies and did the same thing!
How many puppies in a lhasa apso litter?
I have had 7 puppies as a maiden (first) litter. I have known one female to have 9 puppies for each of the 3 litters she had. average is between 4 and 6, however it can be as little as 1 or 2 or as big as 10 or 12. It all depends on the female every dog is different.
Is it to hard on a female dog to have two litters of puppies in one year?
if your dog has gone through a heat without getting pregnant in between pregnencies she should be fine
