Congrats! My broods were sisters. One had over 20 puppies, and the other only 7. They were great dogs! I took them home from the hospital together after their spays. I had trouble fitting them in the car with cones on their heads, but they were fine at home with bite not collars instead of cones. I always have five dogs at a time, and they were great with all dogs who came into the house. Good luck!