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- Average Litter Size of German Longhaired Pointer
- Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies German Longhaired Pointer Will Have
- How Long is a German Longhaired Pointer Pregnant?
- How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in German Longhaired Pointer
- Conclusion on German Longhaired Pointer Litter Size
Average Litter Size of German Longhaired Pointer
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 8 different German Longhaired Pointer birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that German Longhaired Pointers can have is 7 puppies. Also, the German Longhaired Pointer can have as few as 5 puppies per litter and as many as 12 puppies per litter.
See how the litter size of the German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer Will Have
German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a German Longhaired Pointer will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a German Longhaired Pointer
The calculator tells you how many puppies your German Longhaired Pointer will have if your German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer. 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 German Longhaired Pointer at different ages. This table applies to a German Longhaired Pointer 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 Long is a German Longhaired Pointer Pregnant?
German Longhaired Pointers are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in German Longhaired Pointers can range from 58-68 days.
However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your German Longhaired Pointer conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.
Sperm can live inside a female German Longhaired Pointer for several days after mating before conception occurs.
How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in German Longhaired Pointer
To ensure that your German Longhaired Pointer successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:
- Feed your German Longhaired Pointer well: A good diet will ensure that your German Longhaired Pointer has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
- Make sure your German Longhaired Pointer is in good health: Ensure you take your German Longhaired Pointer to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your German Longhaired Pointer gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
Conclusion on German Longhaired Pointer Litter Size
German Longhaired Pointers can have 7 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a German Longhaired Pointer will have depends on factors such as the age of the German Longhaired Pointer and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).
Breeding German Longhaired Pointers the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.
Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a German Longhaired Pointer. 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 German Longhaired Pointer gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.
The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on German Longhaired Pointers 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.