How many pups do dogs give birth to on their first pregnancy?

If they are lucky, they never have a first litter. Somewhat less lucky, 3–4. That is the most natural and normal number. And then no other litters. read more

Bernard had three litters, the first had 7 pups, the second litter had 5 pups and the third had just 2. 1.6k Views Karen Tiede, Lived next door to 17 roosters once. read more

Although some dogs give birth earlier than 63 days, puppies that are born earlier than 58 days will unfortunately either be still-born or will die within the first couple of days. This is because their lungs are the last part of the body to develop, and this happens in those last few days. Day 58 is the earliest a puppy can be born and survive. read more

Most births go pretty smoothly. Many times an owner concerned about their dog having puppies for the the first time, will wake up in the morning only to find mommy with her newborn puppies in the whelping box doing just fine. Usually it is best not to intervene, so to allow the puppies and mom to bond together. read more