Many owners currently raise Alaskan Malamutes. Some owners neuter their Alaskan Malamute once they reach adulthood, while others feel they should not deprive the Alaskan of the right to be a mother and want the dog to give birth to at least one litter before neutering, which is not considered too inhumane. So owners may wonder, how many puppies does an Alaskan Malamute usually give birth to in one litter?

How Many Puppies Can an Alaskan Pregnant Dog Give Birth to at Minimum?

The Alaskan Malamute’s average gestation period is about 58 to 62 days, roughly 2 months, but it may be delayed or advanced by about a week depending on the situation, which is normal. At about one month into pregnancy, the puppies are forming inside the mother’s belly. During this time, the Alaskan Malamute may lose appetite due to these changes, so owners should provide extra nutrition to the pregnant Alaskan Malamute to avoid malnutrition. In the later stages, it’s important to control the Alaskan’s diet to prevent the puppies from becoming too large, which can cause difficult labor. If difficult labor occurs, a cesarean section is needed, which causes significant trauma to the dog.

How Many Puppies Can an Alaskan Pregnant Dog Give Birth to at Minimum?

As for how many puppies an Alaskan Malamute can have in one litter, it depends on whether it’s the mother’s first birth or if she has given birth multiple times. Usually for a first litter, the minimum number is no less than 2 puppies, and more commonly there are 5-7 puppies, but the number is usually not very high for the first time. If the dog has given birth multiple times, the number can be higher, with an Alaskan Malamute able to give birth to as many as 11-14 puppies in one litter. This also depends on the individual dog’s condition. To confirm the number of puppies, you can go to the hospital to have an ultrasound before delivery.

How Many Puppies Can an Alaskan Pregnant Dog Give Birth to at Minimum?

Generally speaking, Alaskan Malamute births are relatively easy, the puppies are not too large in size, and difficult labor is not very common. As long as the pregnant dog is well cared for during pregnancy, a smooth delivery should not be a problem.