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- Average Litter Size of Eurasier
- Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies Eurasier Will Have
- How Big Will a Eurasier Puppy Get?
- How Long is a Eurasier Pregnant?
- How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Eurasier
- Conclusion on Eurasier Litter Size
Average Litter Size of Eurasier
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 22 different Eurasier birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Eurasiers can have is 6 puppies. Also, the Eurasier can have as few as 1 puppies per litter and as many as 13 puppies per litter.
See how the litter size of the Eurasier 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 Eurasier Will Have
Eurasier 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 Eurasier 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 Eurasier 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 Eurasier litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a Eurasier will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a Eurasier
The calculator tells you how many puppies your Eurasier will have if your Eurasier 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 Eurasier. 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 Eurasier at different ages. This table applies to a Eurasier that conceives through natural mating.
| Age (Years) | Average Litter Size | Litter Size Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 puppies | 6 to 9 puppies |
| 3 | 7 puppies | 6 to 9 puppies |
| 4 | 7 puppies | 5 to 9 puppies |
| 5 | 7 puppies | 5 to 9 puppies |
| 6 | 7 puppies | 4 to 10 puppies |
| 7 | 7 puppies | 4 to 10 puppies |
| 8 | 6 puppies | 3 to 10 puppies |
| 9 | 6 puppies | 2 to 9 puppies |
How Big Will a Eurasier Puppy Get?
A Eurasier puppy will grow up to weigh around 40 pounds to 71 pounds. Furthermore, a Eurasier puppy will grow up to be 19 inches to 24 inches.
Learn more about Eurasier weight and how big Eurasiers grow here
How Long is a Eurasier Pregnant?
Eurasiers are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in Eurasiers can range from 58-68 days.
However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your Eurasier conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.
Sperm can live inside a female Eurasier for several days after mating before conception occurs.
How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Eurasier
To ensure that your Eurasier successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:
- Feed your Eurasier well: A good diet will ensure that your Eurasier has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
- Make sure your Eurasier is in good health: Ensure you take your Eurasier to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your Eurasier gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
To learn how to check if your Eurasier is overweight or underweight, check out this resource.
Conclusion on Eurasier Litter Size
Eurasiers can have 6 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a Eurasier will have depends on factors such as the age of the Eurasier and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).
Breeding Eurasiers the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.
Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a Eurasier. 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 Eurasier gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.
The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on Eurasiers 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.