How Many Puppies Do Pekingeses Have? Calculator for Predicting Pekingese Litter Size

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Average Litter Size of Pekingese

Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 18 different Pekingese birth litters.

From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Pekingeses can have is 3 puppies. Also, the Pekingese can have as few as 1 puppies per litter and as many as 7 puppies per litter.

See how the litter size of the Pekingese compares to that of other dog breeds below:

The average litter size of the Pekingese (in green) compared to the litter sizes of other dog breeds (in red)
Dog Breed Average Litter Size
Portuguese Water Dog Average Litter Size 7.4
Briard Average Litter Size 7.3
Irish Setter Average Litter Size 7.1
Bloodhound Average Litter Size 7.0
Saint Bernard Average Litter Size 6.8
Samoyed Average Litter Size 6.2
Beagle Average Litter Size 5.5
Australian Terrier Average Litter Size 5.5
Australian Cattle Dog Average Litter Size 5.5
Bearded Collie Average Litter Size 5.4
Bulldog Average Litter Size 5.4
Dachshund Average Litter Size 5.4
Black Norwegian Elkhund Average Litter Size 5.2
Lhasa Apso Average Litter Size 4.9
Ect Landseer Average Litter Size 4.5
Xoloitzcuintli Average Litter Size 4.3
Brussels Griffon Average Litter Size 3.6
Skye Terrier Average Litter Size 3.3
Pekingese Average Litter Size 3.1
Maltese Average Litter Size 2.1

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Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies Pekingese Will Have

Pekingese Litter Size Predictor

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Number of Puppies to Expect:

According to the result of the research carried out by researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, the number of puppies a Pekingese 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 Pekingese 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 Pekingese litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a Pekingese will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a Pekingese

The calculator tells you how many puppies your Pekingese will have if your Pekingese 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 Pekingese. 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 Pekingese at different ages. This table applies to a Pekingese 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
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How Big Will a Pekingese Puppy Get?

A Pekingese puppy will grow up to weigh around 7 to 14 pounds. Furthermore, a Pekingese puppy will grow up to be 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder.

Learn more about Pekingese weight and how big Pekingeses grow here

Pekingese Growth Chart

How Much is a Pekingese Puppy

How Much Pekingeses Cost

The average price of a Pekingese puppy is $1930. The price of a Pekingese puppy ranges from $1288 to $2500.

Since the Pekingese has an average litter size of 3, therefore a Pekingese litter birth is worth $5790.

To learn more about the price of Pekingese puppy, check our review on how much Pekingese puppy cost, and Pekingese buying advice.

How Much Pekingeses Cost

How Long is a Pekingese Pregnant?

Pekingeses are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in Pekingeses can range from 58-68 days.

However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your Pekingese conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.

Sperm can live inside a female Pekingese for several days after mating before conception occurs.

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How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Pekingese

To ensure that your Pekingese successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:

  • Feed your Pekingese well: A good diet will ensure that your Pekingese has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
  • Make sure your Pekingese is in good health: Ensure you take your Pekingese to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your Pekingese gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
  • To learn how to check if your Pekingese is overweight or underweight, check out this resource.

Conclusion on Pekingese Litter Size

Pekingeses can have 3 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a Pekingese will have depends on factors such as the age of the Pekingese and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).

Breeding Pekingeses the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.

Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a Pekingese. 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 Pekingese gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.

The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on Pekingeses 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.