If the mother Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is new at the whole birthing experience, expect her litter to be a little smaller than average. For this breed, if a doggie is a first time mommy, she'll probably give birth to less than five youngsters. Up until a female dog's fourth litter or so, the litter size usually augments, according to the American Kennel Club. In litters later than that, however, the size generally tapers off.
Again, this also may vary greatly depending on the specific Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. All dogs are not made the same. The number of bouncy puppies in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel litter usually is less than the canine average.
Across the board in dog breeds, the average number for pups in a litter is between six and 10 puppies, according to the Oxford Lafayette Humane Society. Consider the expense of caring for a litter of pups. Partnering with an experienced Cavalier breeder can help guide you through the breeding and whelping process, no matter the litter size. Norma Moffatt, a longtime Cavalier breeder and author of the book Your Happy, Healthy Pet: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, writes that this breed tends to produce small litters with an average of three pups.
The Cavalier is a petite, toy breed, standing 12 to13 inches tall and weighing between 13 and 18 pounds. Carmen L Battaglia, a dog-breeding expert and AKC judge, notes that toy and terrier breeds tend to have smaller litters. This is in part because of their very small size, which limits their capacity to carry large litters, he says. Smaller litters can be more manageable and enable you to give each pup the individual attention and care he needs to thrive.
If your Cavalier is extremely young under a year or elderly over 8 , litter size will be affected. Young Cavaliers or those approaching their golden years are less fertile. It is critical to wait until your Cavalier is physically mature -- 1 to 2 years old for most Cavaliers -- before attempting to breed her.
A Cavaliers first litter is usually smaller than a second or third litter. The Cavalier Spaniel Club USA recommends that these dogs should not have more than six litters in a lifetime and no more than two litters within a year and a half. The health of your female Cavalier will impact fertility.
The average age for a female Cavalier to give birth to the first of many litters is three years old. The average litter size for a healthy Cavalier is one to six puppies, although it is not unusual for a first time mother to only produce two or three puppies.
The number of siblings each litter will depend on several factors; whether she mates with one male or several, the number of previous seasons she has been in heat which determines how many eggs have been produced by her ovaries and whether they fertilised or not.
Generally a younger, less experienced mother will produce a smaller litter than a more seasoned bitch. If you are interested in getting a puppy from a litter you should consider what sex of puppy you would prefer. If space is limited then the best option may be a smaller, female Cavalier King Charles spaniel. If you want an easy-going pet that can live happily in either a busy family environment or on its own with one or two other dogs then a female will be the best choice.
Cavalier King Charles spaniel litters can be any size, the average is one to six puppies. A first time mother may only produce 2 or 3 puppies where as an experienced mum could have up to 7. The number of puppies within each litter is largely due to chance, but overall it is not unusual for litters of pups to range from 1 or 2 upwards to five or six pups.
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