The world was astonished by a Dalmatian mom who recently gave birth to an astounding 18 puppies, which is twice the size of the typical litter for a first-time mother dog. In April of last year, Nellie, a three-year-old pup, went through a grueling 14-hour labor. Louise Clement, a breeder from Preston in Lancashire, England, assisted with the delivery and was surprised as 10 male and eight female puppies came into the world. The sight of all these furballs together is truly something to marvel at.
As reported by The Independent, Clement mentioned that her dog Nellie underwent a successful natural childbirth, yet the puppies continued to arrive. Although Clement initially thought Nellie had concluded after the 15th puppy, she went on to deliver another and two more shortly thereafter. Leveraging her experience as a former nurse, Clement actively participated in each birth, aiding Nellie in the weighing process and distinguishing each puppy with a colored collar. She conveyed tremendous pride in her cherished canine mother, characterizing her as "lovely."
Clement, a 46-year-old dog breeder, has been involved in raising Dalmatians for over three decades. Presently, she shares her home with 27 dogs, and she is not concerned, given the ample open space and toys available for their enjoyment. Clement even mentioned that a few of her furry friends occasionally join her in bed. She plans to keep one of the new puppies from Nellie to expand her existing pack, but the rest will be made available for sale to new owners once they reach an appropriate age to leave their mother. Dalmatians have a rich history as "coach dogs" and were initially bred to accompany nobility, traveling communities, and firefighters. According to the American Kennel Club, they are known for being affectionate, protective, and have a unique, recognizable coat.
Reports from Metro reveal that Nellie, a Dalmatian from the United Kingdom, is known for giving birth to a large litter of puppies. However, in 2019, a dog from Albury, Australia named Melody broke the world record for her breed by giving birth to 19 puppies in one litter. Melody’s breeder, Melissa O’Brien, shared with The Canberra Times that the mother gained approximately 33 pounds during her pregnancy and underwent a cesarean section with the help of eight medical professionals. Although O’Brien claims that seeing big litters is normal in her line of work, Melody’s litter was by far the largest she had ever seen. O’Brien and her family named all the puppies after Disney movie characters to keep track of them and praised their bomb-proof temperaments. Like Clement, O’Brien decided to keep one puppy and sell the rest of the litter. Despite the impressive feat, O’Brien noted that some of the puppies needed to be supplemented and bottle-fed for a while to help their mother.
