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- Average Litter Size of Cairn Terrier
- Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies Cairn Terrier Will Have
- How Big Will a Cairn Terrier Puppy Get?
- How Much is a Cairn Terrier Puppy
- How Long is a Cairn Terrier Pregnant?
- How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Cairn Terrier
- Conclusion on Cairn Terrier Litter Size
Average Litter Size of Cairn Terrier
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 182 different Cairn Terrier birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Cairn Terriers can have is 4 puppies. Also, the Cairn Terrier can have as few as 1 puppies per litter and as many as 8 puppies per litter.
See how the litter size of the Cairn Terrier compares to that of other dog breeds below:
Read this article to learn about how many puppies dogs have.
Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies Cairn Terrier Will Have
Cairn Terrier Litter Size Predictor
According to the result of the research carried out by researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, the number of puppies a Cairn Terrier will have depends on the following main factors:
- The size of the breed (most important factor): Giant dog breeds tend to have a bigger litter size, while smaller breeds give birth to a smaller number of puppies
- The method of mating: Natural mating results in a larger litter size than artificial insemination.
- The age of the female dog: Check out the chart below to see how many puppies a female Cairn Terrier is likely to have at different ages.
According to research, the following factors do not affect litter size:
- The time of the year of the litter was born (season of birth): Although, from the study, litters born in the Spring seem to be larger than litters from other seasons, however, the difference was not of significance.
- The number of times a female dog has given birth in the past (known as parity): The age of the female dog is more important to the extent that it makes parity insignificant.
Based on the important factors that affect litter size, the researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science developed formulas for predicting the litter size of dogs.
We have developed the Cairn Terrier litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a Cairn Terrier will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a Cairn Terrier
The calculator tells you how many puppies your Cairn Terrier will have if your Cairn Terrier gets pregnant today. The calculator assumes that the length of pregnancy will be two months.
Note that we are NOT in any way encouraging you to breed your Cairn Terrier. Dog breeding requires expertise. If you want to be breeding dogs, get the necessary training. Also, work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a dog.
The table below shows the average litter size to expect from a Cairn Terrier at different ages. This table applies to a Cairn Terrier that conceives through natural mating.
| Age (Years) | Average Litter Size | Litter Size Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 puppies | 3 to 4 puppies |
| 3 | 4 puppies | 3 to 5 puppies |
| 4 | 4 puppies | 3 to 5 puppies |
| 5 | 4 puppies | 3 to 5 puppies |
| 6 | 4 puppies | 2 to 5 puppies |
| 7 | 4 puppies | 2 to 6 puppies |
| 8 | 4 puppies | 2 to 6 puppies |
| 9 | 3 puppies | 1 to 6 puppies |
How Big Will a Cairn Terrier Puppy Get?
A Cairn Terrier puppy will grow up to weigh around 13 to 14 pounds. Furthermore, a Cairn Terrier puppy will grow up to be 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder.
Learn more about Cairn Terrier weight and how big Cairn Terriers grow here
How Much is a Cairn Terrier Puppy
The average price of a Cairn Terrier puppy is $1650. The price of a Cairn Terrier puppy ranges from $1500 to $1750.
Since the Cairn Terrier has an average litter size of 4, therefore a Cairn Terrier litter birth is worth $6600.
To learn more about the price of Cairn Terrier puppy, check our review on how much Cairn Terrier puppy cost, and Cairn Terrier buying advice.
How Long is a Cairn Terrier Pregnant?
Cairn Terriers are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in Cairn Terriers can range from 58-68 days.
However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your Cairn Terrier conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.
Sperm can live inside a female Cairn Terrier for several days after mating before conception occurs.
How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Cairn Terrier
To ensure that your Cairn Terrier successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:
- Feed your Cairn Terrier well: A good diet will ensure that your Cairn Terrier has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
- Make sure your Cairn Terrier is in good health: Ensure you take your Cairn Terrier to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your Cairn Terrier gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
To learn how to check if your Cairn Terrier is overweight or underweight, check out this resource.
Conclusion on Cairn Terrier Litter Size
Cairn Terriers can have 4 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a Cairn Terrier will have depends on factors such as the age of the Cairn Terrier and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).
Breeding Cairn Terriers the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.
Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a Cairn Terrier. There are a lot of nuances involved in breeding a dog, which we do not have the time or the space to discuss here.
However, working with a veterinarian will ensure that your Cairn Terrier gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.
The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on Cairn Terriers in Norway. However, the authors of the research believe that the results can be generalized to other countries that have similar dog management systems as Norway.