Kamila Součková 26. 4. 2025 clock 2 minutes video
Do you ever feel that your dog is sleeping too much? Or little? It depends on the breed.
The length of the sleep of our four -legged friends depends on several factors. It is a combination of their age, fitness, size and race.
How are dogs with sleep? How much does a puppy sleep every day and how many adult dogs? The answers are in this YouTube video:
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How do dogs are asleep
Puppies have a nap for 20 hours a day, while dogs in adulthood need between 12 and 16 hours, ie adult dogs consume half a day to cart. In general, dogs do not really sleep all the time in a row, but during the whole day they combine nail and sleep, at several intervals. But let’s remember that each dog is different.
“The dog’s brain processes information differently than human. They are experiencing a relief phase for a shorter time, which means that overall to work well, they need more sleep,” says Alicia Collins, California veterinarian and founder K9 Activity Club. For better understanding, we will explain the term REM sleep. This is the phase of sleep, where we (even dogs) seem dreams. Rem is equal to Rapid Eye Movement, a quick eye movements.
“The regular PSA sleep regimen includes drilling throughout the day, often happening after some activity. Of course, the dog also sleeps at night, but often wakes up,” adds a veterinarian from America.
How much does the dog sleep per day
- Puppy within 6 months – 16 to 20 hours a day in total; Of which 10 to 14 hours at night and 6 to 8 hours during the day.
- Adult dog under 10 years – 12 to 16 hours a day in total; Of which 8 to 12 hours at night and 4 to 6 hours during the day.
- Senior over 10 years – 14 to 20 hours in total; Of which 8 to 14 hours during the night and 6 to 8 hours of the day.
What role does the breed play
Not quite essential, but its roll for the length of sleep race dog has. The smallest and largest breeds need more time to relax than the medium size. Another factor also plays an interesting role, namely the origin of the breeding. We will explain – working breeds such as retrievers or Australian shepherds with a smaller portion of rest and sleep and at the same time are happy with higher commitment.
The opposite are breeds bred for society, such as poodle or chihuahuas, who “rolling on the couch” spend many times more time.
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