On some days, we can understand why our dogs need more sleep. They may have spent the day running at the dog park, taking a hike with you, exploring a city or doing another physically-demanding activity. On other days, it's just a sleep fest with no apparent cause. However, there are a few reasons why our dogs sleep with such ease:
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.
So depending on your dog's age, there's a specific reason he's a marathon sleeper. After watching your dog nap all day, you might be wondering if they're going to be up all night. But that's never the case! It's also amazing how they can go from sleeping soundly to becoming immediately alert and ready for any intruder. Dogs have clearly perfected the art of napping!
Source: Bark Post
