It's exhausting! And just like all baby animals—including infants and small children—growing puppies need a lot of naps. It takes a lot of energy to grow and to learn new things, and you want to be sure that along with exercise and play time, she's getting plenty of downtime to sleep and rest.
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.
Is it normal for a puppy to sleep all day?
Puppies tend to sleep from 18-20 hours per day on average and variations from these limits are not unusual. Just like human babies, as your puppy gets older they'll gradually need less sleep with adult dogs sleeping for 14 hours per day on average.
Why is my puppy sleeping more than usual?
Chances are he's normal. There are expected periods during a puppy's life in which he logs extra sleep. One example is a growth spurt, which can come on literally overnight. The extra sleep during growth spurts allows your puppy the opportunity to rest from taxing developmental leaps he is experiencing.
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