Summary
A two-year-old Irish Setter in Kent, named Marigold, gave birth to 17 puppies, setting a record for the crossbreed in the UK. The birthing process lasted over 12 hours, and the puppies are now being prepared for new homes. This event marks a notable occurrence in dog breeding in the UK.
Key Facts
- Marigold, a two-year-old Irish Setter, gave birth to 17 puppies in Blean, Kent.
- The puppies were born over a period of more than 12 hours.
- This is believed to be the largest litter for an Irish Setter crossbreed in the UK.
- The mother, Marigold, mated with a Poodle, making the puppies Irish Doodles.
- The puppies will be vaccinated and microchipped before being adopted out.
- The world record for the largest dog litter is 24 puppies by a Neapolitan mastiff in 2004.
- An Irish Setter in Hampshire previously had 16 puppies in 2019.
