How long should a 3-month-old puppy 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.

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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.

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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