samoyedman Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 My Samoyed is average weight/size for his age. He's almost 5 months in a few days and has always had a fairly placid nature. He hardly chews anything, has dug a couple of holes in and out of the garden but nothing major and isn't much of a barker. Since being fully vaccinated I take him on short walks of about 10-15 minutes duration which he seems to cope with ok. He is a vigorous walker and like most pups wants to meet/chase every person/dog he sees. He plays in the yard by himself maybe 20 minutes a day, sometimes with me as well. He used to have "hyper" mode where he'd run round and round at frantic speed to use up all his energy but this seems to happen less and less. He still has lots of energy but I would say he's sleeping up to 16 hours a day! His physical growth has been absolutely staggering. In the 3 months I've had him, he has close to trebled in weight and size. I read somewhere pups grow while sleeping so could this explain why he sleeps so much? He's eating fine and seems perfectly healthy, but boy can he sleeeeep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 If you are worried, take him to the vet My Bull Terrier sleeps ALL the time! He settled on the lounge about 7 last night, he got up at 7am, went to the loo, had breakfast, and is now back asleep, and will stay there until i move him The Stafford, well, she bounces off the walls ALL the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Girl Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 My 6 month old is exactly how you described samoyedman She eats, plays and sleeps...A LOT! When she's asleep, she's in grow mode and I'm quite happy with that. Puppies are babies who need to rest and get bigger. I think it's very normal behaviour. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 SM - You might notice that your boy has his "zoomies" either early in the morning or in the early evening, and spends the rest of the day sleeping. My boy got into this habit when he was a pup. You couldn't get a peep out of him during the day, but once the sun start going down he was all GO GO GO! Dunno whether all dogs are like this, but that was my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 SM - You might notice that your boy has his "zoomies" either early in the morning or in the early evening, and spends the rest of the day sleeping. My boy got into this habit when he was a pup. You couldn't get a peep out of him during the day, but once the sun start going down he was all GO GO GO! Dunno whether all dogs are like this, but that was my experience. Yep usually early evening with the zoomies and sometimes on walks too which is really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 My puppy is 9 weeks and he has zoomies all day. I have to put him to bed because he just won't stop playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Samoyedman, dogs, be they puppies, youngsters, older and oldies will sleep a good deal. 10-18 hours is not unusual. If you think about it when puppies are awake they are FULL on for several hours and then crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Probably sleeping more now because of the heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 my 2 sleep prob around 18 hrs a day - get hyper in the morning when i get up and when i get home from work for about 45 mins then sleep all the rest of the time sometimes they play with each other at other times but not as full on - yep also the heat/humidity really takes the energy out of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 My 6 month old sleeps most of the day and spends the rest either looking for food, something to destroy (with the able help of her 12 week old buddy), or just running rampant. Friend who is a vet says sometimes humdity can make them a little sleepy to at this time of the year (just like some humans). The girls were up at 5.30 and are now off chasing rabbits in their REM, the should arouse for the arrival of the postman and then back to zzzzzzz until the 5 year old wants to play in the yard. If you are worried take it to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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