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- Average Litter Size of Saluki
- Calculator to Predict How Many Puppies Saluki Will Have
- How Big Will a Saluki Puppy Get?
- How Long is a Saluki Pregnant?
- How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Saluki
- Conclusion on Saluki Litter Size
Average Litter Size of Saluki
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 10 different Saluki birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Salukis can have is 6 puppies. Also, the Saluki can have as few as 2 puppies per litter and as many as 9 puppies per litter.
See how the litter size of the Saluki 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 Saluki Will Have
Saluki 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 Saluki 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 Saluki 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 Saluki litter size calculator above based on their formulas. Use the calculator to predict how many puppies a Saluki will have based on the age, and method of pregnancy for a Saluki
The calculator tells you how many puppies your Saluki will have if your Saluki 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 Saluki. 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 Saluki at different ages. This table applies to a Saluki 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 Saluki Puppy Get?
A Saluki puppy will grow up to weigh around 35 to 70 pounds. Furthermore, a Saluki puppy will grow up to be 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder.
Learn more about Saluki weight and how big Salukis grow here
How Long is a Saluki Pregnant?
Salukis are pregnant for 63 days on average (2 months) after conception. However, this is an average value. The length of pregnancy in Salukis can range from 58-68 days.
However, note that it is difficult to know the exact day that your Saluki conceives because conception may not happen at the same time that mating happens.
Sperm can live inside a female Saluki for several days after mating before conception occurs.
How to Ensure a Successful Pregnancy in Saluki
To ensure that your Saluki successfully gets pregnant and deliver its puppies, here at the things you can do:
- Feed your Saluki well: A good diet will ensure that your Saluki has the nutrients and the energy it needs to get pregnant and maintain the pregnancy.
- Make sure your Saluki is in good health: Ensure you take your Saluki to the Vet care regularly for checkups, make sure your Saluki gets regular exercise. Also, make sure that your is not overweight or underweight.
To learn how to check if your Saluki is overweight or underweight, check out this resource.
Conclusion on Saluki Litter Size
Salukis can have 6 puppies per litter birth on average. The number of puppies that a Saluki will have depends on factors such as the age of the Saluki and the method of pregnancy (natural or artificial insemination).
Breeding Salukis the right way requires expertise and should be done after sufficient training.
Also, you should work closely with a veterinarian when breeding a Saluki. 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 Saluki gets the right treatment necessary to make healthy puppies.
The litter size research study that we used for this article was conducted on Salukis 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.