“What? Is he asleep again?” you may hear your child or spouse say. That is crazy! But not really. Some pooches simply need more sleep than others and you can read the following and find out why!
Some dogs just need more sleep.
On average, according to the American Kennel Club, dogs spend up to 12-14 hours sleeping. For older dogs it can be even more, since everything seems to go a little slower and get a little more exhausting when you reach those golden years.Puppies can sleep for 18 or even 20 hours a day, because they spend all their waking hours burning a ton of energy—running around, playing, exploring. Picture a baby who spends about four hours a day driving a 100 mph motorcycle, exploring as much of the countryside as possible. That’s basically your puppy! And also kind of an insane image. You’re welcome.
To learn more, including about doggy REM sleep vs our own, go to Bark Post.
Honestly, now that we are older we do not mind it so much. When puppy rests so do we! It is not a bad exchange!
Still, it is always nice to see Max awake, eating raring to go on his walk. It means he is healthy and happy – at least until his next nap… and that is a good thing too! LOL!
