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How many pups can a Sheltie give birth to in a litter? Shelties can give birth to 3-5 pups in a litter, each dog is different, some give birth to only 1 pup, some give birth to 6 or 7 pups, not always. The number of pups per birth is relatively large, and the duration of each birth is uncertain, with a few hours for the lesser ones and several days for the longer ones. The fitter the dog the faster the puppies are born, the less risky they are and the relatively stronger the puppies are. Owners help clean up the body of the bitch after delivery, prepare clean warm water, clean the bitch’s vulva, tail, breasts and other places, usually the day after delivery will discharge malodor on its own, must be cleaned up to reduce health disorders.