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- Average Litter Size of English Springer Spaniel
- Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies English Springer Spaniel Will Have
- How Big Will a English Springer Spaniel Puppy Get?
- How Much is a English Springer Spaniel Puppy
- How Long is a English Springer Spaniel Pregnant?
- How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in English Springer Spaniel
- Conclusion on English Springer Spaniel Litter Size
Average Litter Size of English Springer Spaniel
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 74 different English Springer Spaniel birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that English Springer Spaniels can have is 7 puppies. Also, the English Springer Spaniel can have as few as 1 puppies per litter and as many as 13 puppies per litter.
See how the litter size of the English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel Will Have
English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a English Springer Spaniel will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a English Springer Spaniel
The calculator tells you how many puppies your English Springer Spaniel will have if your English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel. 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 English Springer Spaniel at different ages. This table applies to a English Springer Spaniel that conceives through natural mating.
Age (Years) | Average Litter Size | Litter Size Range |
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2 | 6 puppies | 5 to 7 puppies |
3 | 6 puppies | 4 to 8 puppies |
4 | 6 puppies | 4 to 8 puppies |
5 | 6 puppies | 4 to 8 puppies |
6 | 6 puppies | 3 to 8 puppies |
7 | 5 puppies | 3 to 8 puppies |
8 | 5 puppies | 2 to 8 puppies |
9 | 5 puppies | 1 to 8 puppies |
How Big Will a English Springer Spaniel Puppy Get?
A English Springer Spaniel puppy will grow up to weigh around 45 to 55 pounds. Furthermore, a English Springer Spaniel puppy will grow up to be 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the .
Learn more about English Springer Spaniel weight and how big English Springer Spaniels grow here
How Much is a English Springer Spaniel Puppy
The average price of a English Springer Spaniel puppy is $1310. The price of a English Springer Spaniel puppy ranges from $950 to $1600.
Since the English Springer Spaniel has an average litter size of 7, therefore a English Springer Spaniel litter birth is worth $9170.
To learn more about the price of English Springer Spaniel puppy, check our review on how much English Springer Spaniel puppy cost, and English Springer Spaniel buying advice.
How Long is a English Springer Spaniel Pregnant?
English Springer Spaniels are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in English Springer Spaniels can range from 58-68 days.
However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your English Springer Spaniel conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.
Sperm can live inside a female English Springer Spaniel for several days after mating before conception occurs.
How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in English Springer Spaniel
To ensure that your English Springer Spaniel successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:
- Feed your English Springer Spaniel well: A good diet will ensure that your English Springer Spaniel has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
- Make sure your English Springer Spaniel is in good health: Ensure you take your English Springer Spaniel to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your English Springer Spaniel gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
To learn how to check if your English Springer Spaniel is overweight or underweight, check out this resource.
Conclusion on English Springer Spaniel Litter Size
English Springer Spaniels can have 7 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a English Springer Spaniel will have depends on factors such as the age of the English Springer Spaniel and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).
Breeding English Springer Spaniels the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.
Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a English Springer Spaniel. 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 English Springer Spaniel gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.
The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on English Springer Spaniels 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.