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bjh · 01-01-2009, 10:43 AM

I would say that the number of nipples has nothing to do with how many pup they can have. All the dogs I have every owned have had 8 to 10 nipples but I am sure there are exceptions. I have had litters from 1 to 7 puppies. My larger females (around 7 to 9 lbs) usually have the larger litters. I know in larger breeds of dogs the females can have 12 or more pups and they don't have that many nipples.

01-01-2009, 10:43 AM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I would say that the number of nipples has nothing to do with how many pup they can have. All the dogs I have every owned have had 8 to 10 nipples but I am sure there are exceptions. I have had litters from 1 to 7 puppies. My larger females (around 7 to 9 lbs) usually have the larger litters. I know in larger breeds of dogs the females can have 12 or more pups and they don't have that many nipples.