Dalmatian Gives Birth to Record-Setting 18 Puppies
Preparing for a pregnant canine involves knowing how many puppies to expect, as this can affect everything from potential adopters to whelping space. Cecilia Lanton-Bunkergot was excited to welcome new puppies to her family when her Dalмatian Miley became pregnant. The veterinarian overseeing the gestation predicted a 3-puppy litter, but Miley’s stomach seemed larger than expected. As it turns out, Miley gave birth to a record-setting 18 puppies.
While it’s important to remember that being a veterinarian requires a lot of training, Miley and her breeders were still shocked by the discrepancy in the prediction. The average Dalmatian litter is 8-10 puppies, and a dog’s first pregnancy typically produces fewer puppies than subsequent pregnancies. However, Miley’s litter of 18 puppies not only exceeded the average but also set the world record for the largest dog litter ever birthed.
It took 13 hours of labor for Miley to give birth, and the litter consists of 12 females and 6 males. With the brothers outnumbered 2 to 1, it will be interesting to see how their puppyhood plays out. Due to the large number of puppies, Cecilia and her husband are assisting with puppy care, providing a steady supply of cozy milk for the little ones.
To keep track of the puppies, the breeders have temporarily dyed dots on their necks, which will be replaced with collars later on. Miley’s record-breaking achievement has been officially recognized by the Australian National Kennel Club as the largest litter in Australian history out of over 40,000 Dalmatians.
Miley and her puppies have drawn comparisons to the classic Disney film “101 Dalmatians,” and it’s easy to see why. Despite the unexpected size of the litter, Miley looks quite pleased with herself, and her family is overjoyed with their new additions. Share this heartwarming story with your family and friends.
