How Many Puppies In A Golden Retriever Litter. How do you think about the answers. 27052010 asked in Pets Dogs.
There are exceptions to the average. However many factors can influence the size of the litter which can contain less or more. Is this a norm read more.
An average litter contains 6 to 10 puppies.
Medium and larger breed dogs can have upwards of 10-15 pups per litter. Most responsible breeders will also skip one heat cycle between each litter and have the female examined to ensure she is healthy before breeding again. Land of Pure Gold Foundation an organization that provides funds for cancer research and treatment for working dogs documented a litter of 17 golden retriever puppies born in one litter in Winnipeg. There are exceptions to the average.
