The English Bull Terrier is a unique and sweet looking breed. His affectionate and dedicated character have made him a really popular dog and appreciated by millions of people around the world.
If you are thinking of having English bull terrier puppies, this article is the one for you. We will explain how many puppies you can have in a litter, what details you must take into account and how important the decision you are going to make is. You should think it over.
On our site we will give you useful advice so that you can make the right decision as well as what some pregnancy variables will depend on. Read on to find out how many puppies an English bull terrier can have.
How many babies can an English bull terrier have
The average number of English bull terrier puppies in the same litter is around 5 puppies, however this figure can vary a lot depending on the different factors that we will explain below.
To begin with, we must consider the state of he alth of the mother, which must be ideal in order to carry out a he althy pregnancy without complications. Bitches used for breeding in their first oestrus are likely to have fewer offspring.
On the other hand, the male is also relevant in this process. More mature males will fertilize a greater number of eggs and the same will happen if they copulate several times.
An English bull terrier can have between 1 and 15 puppies in the same litter, always depending on the factors mentioned above.
The pregnancy of the English bull terrier
The pregnancy of the English bull terrier must be supervised by the veterinarian at all times to rule out possible related problems. Tracking the pregnancy week by week will be essential to know what to expect and how to care for our pregnant dog.
However, it is very important to know that the English bull terrier mother is somewhat impatient, nervous and excitable, unlike what happens with other breeds. You should be prepared to take over the puppies' care if she doesn't do it properly. It is essential to be clear on this point, some mothers have come to crush their puppies causing them to die.
You should also educate yourself about possible labor problems that may occur and be ready to act if they do happen.
Details to keep in mind
Before even thinking about the pregnancy of an English bull terrier you should review the following points. The responsibility for new lives falls directly on you, find out:
- Avoid inbreeding: Mating two related bull terriers can have serious genetic consequences for future puppies. When we carry out this type of activity we can observe genetic mutations, predisposition to certain diseases or serious he alth problems as well as a lower coefficient of the puppies.
- He althy specimens: Never consider breeding sick English bull terriers. The chances of a problem pregnancy increase. You should also know that certain diseases can be transmitted to children. Other he alth problems such as osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia are really serious and dogs suffering from them should never be bred.
- Physical defects: If your dog suffers from any physical problem, you should avoid breeding it at all costs. A poorly formed jaw, misaligned bones, or others can be passed on to puppies with aggravations. It is not a mere aesthetic issue.
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Financial Solvency: You must be prepared to shell out a large amount of money if complications arise during delivery, if your dog needs an operation or if all the puppies were affected by a disease. Later you will need to get artificial milk formula if necessary or for the implantation of the chip in all the puppies. Consider it.
- Male size: The male must always be smaller than the female to prevent the pups from being excessively large and getting stuck.
- Problems in childbirth: There are many problems that can arise in the delivery of the bitch. You must be informed and prepared to act, for example, in the resuscitation of puppies and always have the vet's phone number handy in case the situation gets complicated.
- Puppy Responsibility: You should know that you and the other owner of the bull terrier are responsible for the lives of the puppies. You cannot give them away, abandon them or sell them, nor offer them to someone who is not going to take care of them properly. There are millions of abandoned English bull terriers all over the world, do not encourage one of your puppies to end up like this.
- Care of the puppies: As we have explained, the mother English bull terrier will not always take good care of her offspring. In fact, it is more than likely that you will have to take care of all the care that newborn puppies require. Waking up at dawn, cleaning regularly and feeding them very constantly are going to be some of your tasks. Failure to comply with them can lead to the death of the puppies.
