Average litter size?

Elvismom · 05-29-2008, 05:02 PM

I'm curious as to how many pups a basset will "normally" have. Not to worry - I have no intentions of breeding!

There is a "minister" in the southern part of NM who breeds bassets to support his "ministry". He had a litter several days ago of 4 pups. I'm guessing the female was between 1 and 2 years old, although he doesn't share a lot of info. We are trying to get him to surrender his dogs to rescue after they are no longer useful to him. If 4 is a small litter I'm hoping he might surrender this female sooner rather than later.

Soundtrack · 05-29-2008, 05:09 PM

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I'm curious as to how many pups a basset will "normally" have. Not to worry - I have no intentions of breeding!

There is a "minister" in the southern part of NM who breeds bassets to support his "ministry". He had a litter several days ago of 4 pups. I'm guessing the female was between 1 and 2 years old, although he doesn't share a lot of info. We are trying to get him to surrender his dogs to rescue after they are no longer useful to him. If 4 is a small litter I'm hoping he might surrender this female sooner rather than later.[/b]

Depends a bit on the bloodline and the bitch in question. I'd guess it might also depend on the care the bitch receives. I had one bitch that had two litters of 5 conceived (4 and 3 survived whelping). But usually my litters are 7-10.

Elvismom · 05-29-2008, 05:47 PM

Thanks Miriam. I don't think his dogs have any real bloodline. They are certainly cute - but almost look more like bagels than bassets. I'm hoping that if he makes no money he will find another way to raise money. However, I don't want his dogs to suffer in the meantime. The only reason I was able to pull the male was that it needs some vet work done and he can't afford to pay the bill.

Dean · 06-01-2008, 05:24 PM

One of the larger litters --- Wench had 11 pups -- 10 are doing well so far, -- all look healthy

05-29-2008, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	I'm curious as to how many pups a basset will "normally" have. Not to worry - I have no intentions of breeding! There is a "minister" in the southern part of NM who breeds bassets to support his "ministry". He had a litter several days ago of 4 pups. I'm guessing the female was between 1 and 2 years old, although he doesn't share a lot of info. We are trying to get him to surrender his dogs to rescue after they are no longer useful to him. If 4 is a small litter I'm hoping he might surrender this female sooner rather than later. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

05-29-2008, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Thanks Miriam. I don't think his dogs have any real bloodline. They are certainly cute - but almost look more like bagels than bassets. I'm hoping that if he makes no money he will find another way to raise money. However, I don't want his dogs to suffer in the meantime. The only reason I was able to pull the male was that it needs some vet work done and he can't afford to pay the bill. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

06-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	One of the larger litters --- Wench had 11 pups -- 10 are doing well so far, -- all look healthy

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