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