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If you too wonder ‘Why do dogs sleep so much?’ I think you already know the answer to this question. Sleeping is what comes into your mind when you think of relaxing. The same applies for dogs. The positive energy you feel after waking up from sleep cannot be described in words, and you know that.
Dogs, as compared to humans, need even greater sleeping hours. Why?Let us learn about it in detail in this blog.
Understand your dog’s sleeping patterns
Dogs generally don’t sleep continuously for long hours. They sleep in multiple short periods throughout the day and night. This sleeping pattern is deep rooted in their ancestry. When the dogs lived in jungles, they had to stay alert of the potential dangers, because of which they could not sleep continuously for long hours. Their sleeping pattern is still deep rooted inside them, thus making them take naps instead of continuous sleep.
How long do dogs sleep per day?
On an average, dogs sleep for about 12 to 14 hours, depending on their age, breed, health and activity level. This means that about 50% of their day is spent while sleeping. Puppies and older dogs tend to sleep more, for about 18-20 hours a day. Adult dogs need 12-14 hours of sleep.
If 50% of the day is spent sleeping, what do dogs do during the rest 50% of the day?
30% of the time, dogs are generally awake but not doing anything specific or you can say that they just hang out. They may be lying down and watching the random things around them and maybe they would be enjoying being lazy. And the rest 20%, they stay active.
Why do dogs sleep so much?
Dogs have limited sources of entertainment. They don’t use their cell phones or watch TV for their entertainment. The time they play and walk is the most fun part of the day. And what next? They get tired and sleep in their
dog beds. But is it the only reason why dogs sleep so much?
Well, no.
Let us learn about the factors which affect the sleeping pattern of your fur baby.