Sleep Duration and Behaviours: A Descriptive Analysis of a Cohort of Dogs up to 12 Months of Age

Sleep Duration and Behaviours: A Descriptive Analysis of a Cohort of Dogs up to 12 Months of Age

Sleep is a vital behaviour that can reflect an animal’s adaptation to the environment and their welfare. However, a better understanding of normal age-specific sleep patterns is crucial. This study aims to provide population norms and descriptions of sleep-related behaviours for 16-week-old puppies...

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Main Authors: Rachel Kinsman, Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rachel Casey, Toby Knowles, Séverine Tasker, Joshua Woodward, Rosa Da Costa, Jane Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dogs
sleep
sleep duration
sleep behaviours
sleep habits
sleeping positions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/7/1172

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