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small litter vs large litter in Boxers

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Question
If there is 11 puppies(much smaller) in one litter and 5 or 6 in another and they
are much bigger, does that mean the litter of 11 are not as healthy???

Answer
Hi Andi. No, just because the 11 puppy litter is smaller than the 5 or 6 puppy litter does not mean they're not as healthy. It just means that 11 puppies take up a lot more room in the womb than a small number litter, and may be smaller because of it. They should catch up pretty quickly though.