Definition of «litter of pups»

A "litter of pups" refers to a group or set of newborn puppies that are all born at the same time, usually from a single mother dog. The phrase is commonly used to describe a group of young dogs that are just a few weeks old and are still being cared for by their mother.

Usage examples

The breeder is selling a new litter of pups, including German shepherds and labradors.
The mother dog is taking great care of her litter of pups, nursing them and keeping them warm.

Sentences with «litter of pups»

Some people think that they need to see the entire litter of pups in order to pick out a good dog. (kirbymountainkennels.com)
They also indicate something ominous: she might well be dead before she can raise her first litter of pups. (scientificamerican.com)
She had been a junk yard dog her whole life and had litter after litter of pups. (hoofandpawrescue.com)
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