According to Animal World Network, "The largest ever recorded was delivered June 19, 1944, in Ambler, Penn., when 23 American foxhounds were born."
Source: http://www.animalworldnetwork.com/bunrecsizlit.html Don't worry! You said, "small dog."
Affenpinschers have an average litter size of 2; Yorkshire Terriers have a average litter size of 4. Go to the Google Home Page (http://www.google.com/) to find a specific breed's average litter size. For instance, type in the following to search for Yorshire Terrier:
yorkshire terrier average litter size and then click the search button.
4 or 5
Chihuahuas usually have about 4 puppies but it depends on age and size of dog.
it depend on what kind of dog it is.
Depending on the size of the dog, I have had a litter as large as 6 puppies but the dog weighs 10lbs - i have also had a litter as small as 2 puppies but from a smaller dog. I have read that the average litter for a pomeranian is 4.
9
First litters are usually small, but not necessarily small puppies, and after the 1st litter, depending on the breed, the litters can get larger. Some dogs have up to 16puppies, but the average is 8 for large breeds, 6 for medium breeds and 4 for small breeds.
The only way to tell if your dog is too small to have puppies is to ask your vet. Your vet will be very honest with you.
I'm not sure on the exact amount but I own that type of dog and her litter i think had 9 puppies.
The number of puppies that a dog can have depends on the type of dog and other factors.The average is six to eight, but numbers in the teens are not uncommon.
American Eskimos can have an average of 5 puppies in one litter.
teacup puppies
The breed of dogs can have up to five or six puppies because they are a small dog.