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How many hours a day should a dog sleep?

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The average amount of sleep for adult dogs is 12–14 hours per day, although it really depends on a number of factors, such as breed and age. Right now, my chihuahua, Angel, is lying at my feet snoozing away. Later, she'll wake up, eat, go outside for a bit and play — and then it will be nap time again. read more

The average amount of sleep for adult dogs is 12–14 hours per day, although it really depends on a number of factors, such as breed and age. March 17, 2016 May 1, 2018 Gayle Hickman Adult dogs sleep 12–14 hours a day, while puppies often sleep more than that. read more

The average dog sleeps for about 12 to 14 hours per 24-hour cycle. That’s just the beginning, though. Puppies, who expend a lot of energy exploring and learning may need as much as 18 to 20 hours. read more

Many adult Labradors will sleep for well over half of every 24 hours, and puppies under four months old may sleep as much as 20 hours a day. The reason for this sleeping may be to do with a special type of sleep called REM sleep, during which dreaming takes place. read more

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