When you think of a pet, there can be nothing better than the American bulldog. American Bulldogs are known for their endearing, kind, and loving nature. They are very good with children and if trained well can turn out to be the most obedient dog breed.
How many hours do American Bulldogs sleep?
American bulldogs sleep for almost half the day which roughly translates to around 12 to 14 hours of sleep. The number of hours American bulldogs sleep and their sleep patterns may vary as they age, with puppies and senior dogs sleeping more adults.
But no matter how old your American Bulldog is, you can surely find him sleeping away in glory most of the time.
Why do American Bulldogs sleep so much?
The most common theory is that dogs only sleep deeply 10 percent of the time. This deep sleep is also known as REM Sleep. REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement. Humans require about 1 to 2.5 REM sleep per night for good physical and mental health. Since your American bulldog gets less deep sleep, they need to sleep longer to get enough of REM sleep for maintaining their health. You might have noticed those rapid eyeball movements and twitching of tails while they are sleeping; that perhaps is the REM phase of their sleep cycle in progress.
How much do American Bulldogs sleep when they’re puppies?
American bulldog puppies have similar sleeping patterns to human babies. Like human babies, bulldog puppies between 0-18 months of age sleep around 18 to 20 hours a day. This is because American Bulldog puppies are very active and bubbling with energy when awake. Since they expend more energy, they get tired easily and hence need additional sleeping time to recover and recuperate. Additionally, your puppies grow at a rapid pace and every day hence for them to grow into a fully grown smart American Bulldog, they need many hours of sleep.
So, let your puppies sleep as much as they want so they grow big and strong.
How much do American bulldogs sleep when they’re adults?
As your American Bulldogs grow up a little, between 3 and 6 years, their cumulative sleeping hours reduce but still covers almost half the day, about 12 to 14 hours. They prefer to sleep usually during the night with many smaller naps throughout the day whenever they like. So usually an average adult American bulldog’s day comprises 50% of sleep, 30% of lounging and 20% of activity.
How much do American Bulldogs sleep when they’re old?
When they are 7 to 8 years old, their sleeping habits turn back to 18 to 20 hours a day like when they were puppies. Coinciding with human sleeping patterns again, as your American Bulldog gets older, they would need more naps and sleeps throughout the day.
What times of day do American Bulldogs sleep?
As we discussed earlier bulldogs love to get uninterrupted sleep for almost 7 to 8 hours in the calm of the night. During the day they will take frequent naps whenever they feel like it. Napping in total makes up about 5 to 7 hours of their day.
When should you be concerned with your American Bulldogs to sleep?
If you notice some unusual and unexplained changes in your American bulldog’s sleeping patterns, you must see your vet immediately. Check for signs of viral or bacterial infections and get them checked for any other serious complications. Symptoms of infection include:
- Bathroom accidents
- Loss and change in appetite
- Coughing and Sneezing
- Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Signs of pain like whimpering
- Drinking too much or too less water
- Overall lethargy and inactivity
Conclusion
American Bulldogs are amazing animals with super-strong personalities. To ensure a healthy and happy long life make sure they get all the sleep they need.
