almost achieved significancep = 0.055
The significant main effects PCV was lower in bitches with an average‐sized litter (mean = 41%) relative to the non‐pregnant bitches (mean = 45%, p = 0.008), although the lowered PCV in bitches with a large litter (mean = 42%) relative to the non‐pregnant bitches almost achieved significance ( p = 0.055; Figure 2 ).