Lurchers often sleep very deeply with their eyes open, so be careful that nobody intrudes on them until you are certain they are awake.
Is it normal for my dog to sleep with eyes open?
In most cases, it's completely normal for dogs to sleep with their eyes open or partly open, or even do some twitching and “running” in their sleep. If your dog awakens easily, or seems to be acting normal when they do wake up, it is probably nothing to worry about.
How do lurchers sleep?
They sleep in really weird positions, like, really weird. They're usually on their back in the sunny spot on the floor, or on your couch, with their head twisted awkwardly and their legs contorted to look like something out of an orthopaedic case-study.
What dog breeds sleep with their eyes open?
Poodles, Dachshunds, and Labradors can have the hereditary trait as well. During a narcoleptic episode, many dogs will continue to have their eyes partially open. In some cases, their eyes are actually sending information to the brain, even though they are sleeping.
How much should a lurcher sleep?
These noble hounds are actually couch potatoes who may sleep for as much as 16 to 18 hours a day on comfy bed or sofa, often with their legs stuck out at the most peculiar angles.
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