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cesar49 · 07-15-2008, 12:06 AM

from wikipedia

general rule of thumb is that a mammal

will produce half as many offspring
as the number
of teats on the mother.

This rule is altered in domesticated animals
since larger litters are
often favoured for economic reasons
and in dogs, particularly,
the great range of sizes and shapes plays
a role in how many

healthy

puppies a female can carry.

An average litter consists
of about six puppies, though this number may vary widely based on
the breed of dog.

Toy dogs generally produce from one to four puppies
in each litter.

The number of puppies also varies with the mother's age
and health, the father's sperm count, the timing of the breeding,
and many other factors.

Nancy1999 · 07-15-2008, 11:35 AM

Interesting, but shouldn't it be called, "Rule of teats?"

majesticyorkies · 07-17-2008, 05:55 AM

good post nice to know this. thank you so much!

Yorkieforme · 07-17-2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Interesting, but shouldn't it be called, "Rule of teats?"

LOL - Good one!

07-15-2008, 12:06 AM	#1
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	rule of thumb from wikipedia general rule of thumb is that a mammal will produce half as many offspring as the number of teats on the mother. This rule is altered in domesticated animals since larger litters are often favoured for economic reasons and in dogs, particularly, the great range of sizes and shapes plays a role in how many healthy puppies a female can carry. An average litter consists of about six puppies, though this number may vary widely based on the breed of dog. Toy dogs generally produce from one to four puppies in each litter. The number of puppies also varies with the mother's age and health, the father's sperm count, the timing of the breeding, and many other factors. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-15-2008, 11:35 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Interesting, but shouldn't it be called, "Rule of teats?" __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-17-2008, 05:55 AM	#3
majesticyorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: granite falls n.c Posts: 557	good post nice to know this. thank you so much!