Unique sleep cycles: why our dogs nap so much

Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your animal companion from a shelter, where there are so many wonderful furry friends who need a forever home.

Despite their bursts of energy, our beloved pooches can, nonetheless, seem to need an awful lot of ‘down time’ throughout the day.

But is it healthy for our dogs to sleep so much? In this video, Alpha Paw YouTube channel host Bernie Zilio playfully breaks down why our canine companions are always taking naps – and when their sleeping excessively might be cause for concern.

View the original video here.

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