Most dogs sleep about half the day, says Nicole Savageau, a veterinarian with The Vets. That’s about 12-14 hours. This is heavily dependent on their age, however.

However, your dog can sleep up to 15 hours a day before you should worry about their health, Purina reports. If they go above that threshold, it might be time to take them to the veterinarian .

It can be normal for puppies to sleep up to 20 hours a day, says Sara Ochoa, DVM, a veterinarian with Dog Lab. And you thought cats were big snoozers! Find out exactly how much cats sleep too.

Dogs will sleep on average 12 hours in a 24-hour period, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC), so they certainly need to be comfortable when they settle down for a well-earned snooze.

Dogs don’t need words to let you know how they feel. Sometimes, they just curl up on your lap or sprawl across your legs and drift off. That cozy nap is a form of communication, and it says more ...

It can be normal for puppies to sleep up to 20 hours a day, says Sara Ochoa, DVM, a veterinarian with Dog Lab. And you thought cats were big snoozers! Find out exactly how much cats sleep too.