How long do labrador puppies sleep at night

Last Updated/Info Checked on August 28, 2023 by Linda Michaels

Puppies sleep a lot.

This is because during their growing years most of their physiological development occurs during sleep.

All the different hormones responsible for the growth of a pup’s body are secreted mostly at rest.

As a pup grows, this sleeping pattern goes through changes until it becomes that of an adult. This means the total amount and timing of sleep would vary across different months of age.

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Puppy Sleep Schedule By Age

Generally, smaller breeds mature early than larger ones.

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A typical puppyhood ranges from 6 to 24 months, for most breeds. 

Implying that the sleeping schedule is also affected by the dog’s breed. In general, a puppy’s sleep schedule would range from 14-20 hours.

During this period, a pup’s sleep schedule should never be disturbed.

Here is a list of a puppy’s sleep schedules at various ages that you need to know.

1. 3-Month Puppy Sleep Schedule

During the earliest months that a pup is brought home, the sleep schedule is pret

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