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While temperament can vary from one canine to other, some dogs have earned the tag – the sleepiest dogs. Cat naps are not restricted to cats and even the most alert dogs deserve a few hours of a nap every day.
Some dog breeds may sleep like humans too. From big astounding massive Great Danes to cute Chihuahuas, take a look at some of the sleepiest dogs in the world.
Great Dane
- Lifespan – 8-10 years
- Height – 28 inches- 32 inches
- Weight – 100-130 lbs
Great Danes are big lazy dogs because it’s quite difficult for a dog that weighs 200 lbs to move around. The big friendly dogs, Great Danes (Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Gentle Giant, Dane) are well-known for their sleepy nature.
You can catch them falling asleep with all the legs floating in the air. This dog is called the soft giant because of its careful and calm temperament. These dogs love to sit and enjoy like a lapdog. They love their family and are easy to train.
You should bear in mind that the Great Danes with their extreme size reach any surface including kitchen counters.
Great Pyrenees
- Lifespan – 10-12 years
- Height – 25 – 29 inches (female), 27-32 inches (male)
- Weight – 85-115 lbs
The Great Pyrenees represents a large, coated, and strong working dog. These dogs were bred to prevent sheep-stealing wolves on icy mountaintops.
Pyrs are excellent companions and alert guardians of family and home. These steadfast working dogs display a Zen-like sweet attitude, but they can jump into action.
They are patient and calm around children, and nicely get along with cats or other pets. These dogs were bred around 10,000 B.C. and are related to Maremmano-Abruzzese.
The Great Pyrenees are not exactly hypoallergenic dogs. They have high drooling tendency. Very kind with children and excellent babysitters, they need early socialization and training.
With a tendency to bark, Pyrs are a great addition to a loving family.
Pug
- Lifespan – 13 – 15 years
- Height – 10 – 13 inches
- Weight – 14-18 lbs
A morning sleep or an afternoon nap, you can confirm that your pet pug will take to sleep as and when it likes. Pugs are superb companions with excellent personalities.
These are friendly pets and love spending quality time with his adopted family. They will demand due respect from family members and move along well. Pugs are stocky but small and will perform well in a safe environment. Teacup pugs, the miniature breed also displays the same trait.
These dogs (Mops, Carlin, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff, Chinese Pug) are predisposed to some illnesses and their adorable face wrinkles and eyes may need more attention. Pugs shed a lot and they have manageable smell levels and drooling tendencies.
Saint Bernard
Like the Mastiff breed, Saint Bernard is a sleeping beauty. Asleep time of nothing less than fifteen hours a day can keep these working dogs strong and healthy.
These dogs (Saint, St Bernard, St Bernardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff) have a genetic predisposition to be born as a narcoleptic. While narcolepsy is not considered fatal, dog owners should always look out for sudden and odd behavior in their pets.
The Saint is a friendly dog which moves well with small kids, displaying outstanding tolerance and patience.
They are a large dog and suited for big farms and villas. Due to their genetic makeup, Saint Bernards are vulnerable to hot and humid conditions.
Known for their sound temperament, they shed at least twice a year. Easy to train but early socialization and training hold the key for an all-around dog.
- Lifespan – 8 – 10 years
- Height – 26-28 inches (female), 28-30 inches (male)
- Weight – 120-140 lbs (female), 140- 180 lbs (male)
Basset Hound
- Lifespan – 12 – 13 years
- Height – 15 inches (maximum)
- Weight – 40-65 lbs
The Basset Hounds love to take a nap with anyone, anywhere. These dogs prefer short “cat naps.” Basset Hounds consider themselves as little lap dogs. They have very low energy levels and enjoys snoozing and sunbathing.
A lot of dog lovers would admit the fact that their dog friend sleeps a lot. Some Basset Hounds sleep for 20 hours a day without any break. These dogs are non-confrontational and gentle. This breed is inbuilt with a strong sense of smell and can hunt hare and rabbits.
The Basset Hound consists of a fine, short coat and they excel in conformation, tracking, and obedience.
Chow Chow
- Lifespan – 8 – 12 years
- Height – 17-20 inches
- Weight – 45-70 lbs
This dog suffers from an insatiable need for sleep. The most important point is that these dogs (Chow, Chowden) prefer to hit the sack all by themselves. The Chowden dog’s most unique feature is its amazing blue-black tongue.
This breed also consists of a stilted gait and a lion-sort-of mane around its thick neck. Originally from China, the Chow Chows come from the Spitz group of dogs.
These dogs played a crucial role in activities such as guarding the home, herding, and hunting.
Mastiffs
Mastiffs (Old English Mastiff, English Mastiff) love sleeping to the extent that they have earned a nickname called “Sleeping Giants.” Due to its big weight and size, mastiffs need nothing less than a solid sixteen hours of sleep daily.
Most dog owners agree that these dogs need their own personal space. While Great Danes and Wolfhounds can be taller, this dog is heavily boned, thick, and muscled. The Mastiffs are good at bear and bull baiting.
- Lifespan – 6 – 10years
- Height – 27.5 inches (female), 30 inches (male)
- Weight – 160-230 lbs (male), 120-170 lbs (female)
Bulldog
- Lifespan – 8 – 10years
- Height – 14-15 inches
- Weight – 40 lbs (female), 50 lbs (male)
We all are aware that these dogs are lazy and enjoy their naps. These dogs (English Bulldogs) could be the best snuggle buddy as long as snoring is not an issue.
The English Bulldog, a breed par excellence, considered as one of the most controversial dogs in the canine world. Bulldogs are affectionate and loyal. Never let this dog’s strong frame trap you into understanding otherwise.
Glen Of Imaal Terrier
- Lifespan – 10 – 15 years
- Height – 12.5-14 inches
- Weight – 32-40 lbs
A peculiar dog in this sleep dog list, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is a working dog. This dog requires more tasks like the Bernese dog but it resorts to sleeping like a Chihuahua.
These terrier dogs need 10-12 hours a day for sleeping purpose on a daily basis. Glens are low-slung, sturdy, and scruffy terriers. Being charming, it takes a herculean effort to avoid reaching down and give this dog a scratch.
Clumber Spaniels
- Lifespan – 10 – 12 years
- Height – 17-19 inches(female), 18-20 inches(male)
- Weight – 55-70 lbs (female), 70-85 lbs(male)
Clumber Spaniel carries a special perchance to sleep. Raised as a “gun” dog, this dog still requires the energy release and exercise.
At night time, Clumber Spaniels would love to be snoring and cuddled up. Clumber Spaniels remains the stockiest of all spaniels. These sturdy dogs are big in character and the body and are one of the sleepiest dogs.
They mix spaniel-like skills and hound-like tracking. Some Clumber Spaniels work as excellent therapy dogs.
This breed’s drool and snore are so unique that most vets advice future owners to take a clear call before they bring it home.
