How much sleep do dogs need?

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On average, an adult dog needs 17 to 20 hours of sleep and rest per day. Puppies, seniors, and sick dogs need about 20 to 22 hours. This also includes hanging out in front of the television.

READ: Dogs and Sleep: How Much Sleep do Dogs Need

Experiments by scientists have proven that sleep is more important for dogs than food. Dogs were kept from sleeping by acoustic means. A short time later, their entire life functions were disturbed. In case of sleep deprivation 5 phases turned out:


  • Phase 1: the dogs are overexcited
  • Phase 2: the dogs are unconcentrated and driving
  • Phase 3: the dogs are nervous and quickly irritable
  • Phase 4: the dogs are sickly and aggressive
  • Phase 5: dogs suffer from severe and chronic diseases

Longer sleep deprivation can even lead to death!

Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to sufficient sleep and rest phases of his dog. Often the dogs don't find peace by themselves and you have to help them. So, for example, lie down with them together.

Scientific studies have also shown that the stress hormone cortisol needs a few days to be broken down in the body. This means that a chronically stressed dog will not find its rest by sleeping once. Here one must work purposefully on a regular rest training for the dog.

The be-all and end-all are that the dog has a retreat and is not disturbed there!



Now we look at another topic, namely cuddling, I personally love to cuddle with my two fur noses, but I have found exciting facts about cuddling with pets because it can be dangerous!

Pets can transmit diseases/pathogens, which many owners are not aware of.
Especially small children, elderly and sick people, and pregnant women are particularly at risk from a zoonotic disease, i.e. an infection in which the pathogen is transmitted between animals and humans. The diseases can be worse in these persons, symptoms can last longer or even complications can occur.

READ: How to Get a Puppy to Sleep - 5 Ways For a Better Dog Sleep


The possibility of transmission exists in all domestic animals, be it dogs, cats, birds, rodents such as mice or hamsters, reptiles or amphibians. The pathogens are transmitted by bites and scratches, but also by contact with the feces, when cleaning cages and aquariums or when owners allow their animals to lick their faces.

 Now enough negative, cuddling is soooo beautiful!

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