The viral video, posted by user @autumn_raineee, chronicles the unexpected journey of her pregnant Rottweiler.
Huge delivery
Despite preparations for the anticipated litter of six, the mama dog surpassed all expectations, birthing a whopping 16 pups, with a 17th unfortunately stillborn.
To ensure each tiny pup received its fair share of maternal care, the owner organised them into groups of eight, alternating feeding times between the lively bunch.
The heartwarming video also shows the canine family’s bath time routine, with a tub overflowing with tiny, wide-eyed bundles of joy.
Viral video
With the average litter size for Rottweilers being around eight, ranging from six to 12, unsurprisingly, the video quickly captivated viewers, amassing over 14.8 million views and nearly 2 million likes within a week of its upload.
Watch how the Rottweiler mum and her owner cope with such a huge number of pups:
Dog-loving viewers couldn’t resist sharing their astonishment and shared their own experiences with canine motherhood in the comments. One viewer humorously compared it to “101 Dalmatians: Rottweiler edition.”
