Discovering the Truth as to Why a Dog Needs so Much Sleep

by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 30, 2017 in Facts 10

If we could sleep half as peacefully as our pooch does during the day and night we’d be happy people. It is amazing how a dog can lay down, sleep, then suddenly pop up and be energetic again. There may be something to that. Check this out:

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, for puppies at least, we were on target when talking about the energy a dog expends and how sleep is required to keep a dog moving onto their next adventure! It makes sense.

For more information go to Bark Post and remember, the next time you play with your dog he is merely winding himself up for a really delicious nap to follow. And, like any baby, when he naps so can you!

Source: Bark Post