The short answer is no. You will see variations on the amount of sleep according to age and breed, and activity, but young puppies need about 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day. (Adult dogs typically sleep about 14 hours a day, as a comparison.) That's a lot of sleep!
Is it normal for my 2 month old puppy to sleep a lot?
Puppies can sleep up to 18 hours a day, but don't be surprised if your puppy is zipping around the house and bouncing off walls one minute, then fast asleep the next. This is totally normal, and as your puppy gets used to the new surroundings sleeping patterns will start to normalize.
Should I be worried if my puppy is sleeping a lot?
It's perfectly normal for your pup to sleep all day, even up to 18 to 20 hours. Their little bodies are growing fast, and they need their rest, especially given how energetic they can be when they're awake. Think of a puppy like a human baby who is growing and developing at a rapid rate.
Why is my 2 month old puppy lazy?
What is this? If your puppy is lazy when they're awake, then it can be related to illness, stress, environmental factors, or genetics. If unsure, always take your puppy to the vet. Before you decide that you have a lazy puppy, first you need to know what is normal for a puppy.
Is it normal for my new puppy to sleep a lot?
As with human babies, puppies need quite a bit more sleep than adult dogs. Very young puppies (less than 2 weeks old) sleep around 90% of the time. That's almost 22 hours out of a 24-hour period. As a veterinarian, I have had more than one little pup fall asleep on the exam table during a puppy checkup.
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