How many puppies are in an average litter?

Answer 1

The average size of the litter a dog has varies from breed to breed of the mother. I don't think the breed of the father matters.

Another Answer

According to Wikipedia:

"A general rule of thumb is that a mammal will produce half as many offspring as the number of teats on the mother."

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Answer 2

That is a very good question as a dog lover I would say a puppy litter would be about like 6 to 10 puppies depending on the specific dog.

Answer 3

An average litter has 5 but they can have as many as 12

Answer 4

It will depend on the breed. Many breeds average between four and six puppies per litter. Some will throw litter of as little as one puppy; others as many as fourteen.

Answer 5

i think that the average number is 8. i THINK, i am not positive, but i think im right.

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Answer 6

The average litter size for most Dog Breeds ranges from 4 to 6 puppies. However, this can vary widely depending on the breed and the individual dog.

Answer 7

It depends on the dog itself.