littermate
noun
lit·ter·mate
ˈli-tər-ˌmāt 
: one of the offspring in a litter in relation to the others
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Behind the fence, his littermates and an older dog wag their tails, seemingly aware of the bittersweet goodbye.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the state, after last year’s rabies scare, the rescue in January and February failed to isolate puppies that were suffering from hookworm infections and were exposed to a littermate with rabies symptoms.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
The inseparable bond between two golden retriever puppies from different litters has delighted viewers online, sparking conversation in the comments about the pros and cons of bringing home littermates.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
By definition, a runt is a puppy that is significantly smaller than its littermates.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the state, after last year’s rabies scare, the rescue in January and February failed to isolate puppies that were suffering from hookworm infections and were exposed to a littermate with rabies symptoms.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
The inseparable bond between two golden retriever puppies from different litters has delighted viewers online, sparking conversation in the comments about the pros and cons of bringing home littermates.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
By definition, a runt is a puppy that is significantly smaller than its littermates.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Littermate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/littermate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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littermate
noun
lit·ter·mate
-ˌmāt
: one of a litter of offspring considered in relation to the other members of the litter
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