Today on the Cane Corso Barcelona blog, we will explain how a Cane Corso sleeps and if these dogs dream!
Cane Corso dogs sleep very similar to people with the difference that they sleep many more hours than we do. We will explain to you why canine sleep is important and if dogs sleep.
Why canine sleep is important
Rest is essential for them to restore their energy. In this sleep, the dog reviews its daily experiences and everything it has learnt.
- A good rest has these benefits for your dog:
- Restores used energy.
- It boosts the immune system.
- It stabilises the brain and its memory to improve learning ability and to consolidate new memories.
- The growth phase takes place, which is why it is important that when they are puppies they can sleep as much as they need.
- A Cane Corso that does not get enough rest may have learning and socialisation problems.
The sleep of the Cane Corso
The cane corso’s brain works on the basis of brain waves. Dogs, like people, alternate between short and REM sleep phases.
Short wave phase: The dog is calm and relaxed, but may move or change position. His heart rate decreases, his body temperature drops and growth hormones increase.
REM phase: The dog is in a deep sleep and is the phase where the dog dreams. His breathing increases and he may make movements such as jerking and twitching.
The word REM stands for Rapid EyesMovement and is due to the fact that in this phase both dogs and humans move their eyeballs very fast.
Dogs’ sleeping posture
Dogs adopt many postures when resting or going to sleep. Many of them are used because they can rest and be alert at the same time.
Dogs only sleep soundly (without being alert) when they are lying on their side or with their belly up.
How many hours does a dog sleep?
How long a dog sleeps is very relative and will always depend on many factors which we will list below, but generally dogs spend half the day sleeping.
- How much physical activity they have done during the day.
- How much food he has eaten.
- The age of the dog
- The dog’s physical condition.
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