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Why Do Dogs Sleep More Than Humans. Bigger Dogs Need More Sleep. Interestingly dogs have the same patterns as humans do. They are a little more on alert when sleeping because they have to guard the pack the den the food. Puppies require more sleep 12 than adult dogs likely because they are developing rapidly.
Secondly dogs have less REM sleep time as compared to humans which is why they need to make up their rest in the daytime. Theyre getting the restorative rest their bodies and minds need to function optimally processing and storing away memories and learning impressive new words and tricks like sit and lie down. However while we tend to sleep in one long and uninterrupted period dogs prefer to have lots of small burst throughout the day and night. They have much better senses than humans which causes them to awake from their sleep more often. Moderate wave sleep and quick eye development sleep. I have always been envious of people who can get by with only six hours sleep.
Some breeds tend to enjoy cuddles more than others.
There are two stages of sleep in dogs. Quick eye development rest is a more profound sleep. Theyre getting the restorative rest their bodies and minds need to function optimally processing and storing away memories and learning impressive new words and tricks like sit and lie down. Veterinarian Judy Morgan explains. Experts at Tufts University explain that dogs. They are a little more on alert when sleeping because they have to guard the pack the den the food.