How Can Dogs Sleep So Much. You will notice that your dog does not go into deep sleep for long periods like you. But not all dogs need that much sleep. Actually according to a research that AKC conducter dogs spend 12 to 14 hours of every day sleeping. Most dogs however choose to sleep stretched out on their side.
Research shows Lack of sleep can increase your dogs potential for diabetes and obesity. Why do cats and dogs sleep so much. Age breed health and personality all play a role in how much your dog sleeps. Dogs and humans have different sleep patterns. This is completely normal. Apart from the fact that they experience much less REM sleep time than us they are also balls of energy when they are active.
The three next popular sleep positions for dogs are curled up on their back or with their head propped up.
It may seem like your dog is sleeping too much but their lifestyle amount of exercise and what breed they are may affect the amount of sleep they need. Most dogs however choose to sleep stretched out on their side. Too much time laying on and sleeping on hard or rough surfaces can lead to pressure sores on elbows knees and feet. They tend to nap and are a lot more aware of sounds and motion than us. Even the age of the dog impacts the amount of sleep they require. If he is not eating he is probably sleeping.