While the average is 8 puppies per litter, larger litters are often expected. A typical Golden Retriever litter can have anywhere from four to 12 puppies. The range of puppies in Bulldog litters is a little easier to predict. Most Bulldog litters will be 3 or 4 puppies. Many Bulldogs will require veterinary assistance or a C-section, given that the puppies are often too large for the birth canal. Typically, a Beagle will have anywhere from 1 to 10 puppies per litter.
In Beagles, litter sizes tend to stay consistent in each mother. So if a Beagle has a large litter, her next litter will likely also be large and vice versa. Rottweiler litters can average from 6 to 12 puppies, and larger litters are often expected. That said, it is totally normal for a first-time Rottweiler mother to have just two puppies.
More about Labrador Puppy puppies dog lifestyle news. Already subscribed? Log in. Forgotten your password? Zola had a tricky pregnant experience with her rarer litter — culminating in her delivering the puppies via C-section — so Davis has decided not to breed her anymore. However, 50 percent of Zola's special litter will have the DNA to breed all three colors again in the future.
In a few years, Davis plans to breed from one of Zola's daughters, which will give her the freedom to choose between each color combination. FB Tweet More. Lab has litter featuring each color. Not really. If you have a mom who is part labrador herself or is a purebred labrador but has puppies with another breed, some of these numbers and averages change. If your pregnant pooch is only part labrador, the size of her litter will also depend on what other breeds she contains.
The general rule of thumb is that the larger the breed, the larger the litter. If your lab is a part German shepherd , expect a somewhat bigger litter.
The breed of the father matters less, though. The breed of the father has more to do with the size of each individual puppy. Fun fact: the largest known litter of puppies ever recorded is a whopping Unsurprisingly, the 15 male and nine female puppies were born to a Neopolitan Mastiff in , one of the most giant breeds around.
One of the most significant determining factors in litter size is how well the mom, and even the dad, are cared for by their owners or handlers. Healthy dogs tend to produce larger litters. My name is Chris and I am the co-creator of Oodle Life. My wife and I love playing with our active miniature Labradoodle Max. We want all Oodle puppies to be healthy and happy, have lots of fun and be part of the family.
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