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Exploring the vast prairie of the Washita National Wildlife Refuge<\/p><\/div>\n

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Today, I’m posting an article by Amber Kingsley, a journalist and social media manager based in S. California.\u00a0 Amber is a lifelong pet lover and owner and writes helpful pet articles while traveling around the world.\u00a0 While this article is focused on Greyhounds it does translate to all breeds.<\/div>\n
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Sleeping Dogs<\/p>\n

Some dogs whimper or bark in their sleep, while some will sleep perfectly still. And some dogs may choose to sleep in a certain place in the home and only in that place, while other dogs can sleep almost anywhere. Sleeping styles can be unique to different breeds or even individual dogs.<\/p>\n

Certain breeds need more sleep than others, which can be troubling to some pet owners with more than one breed of dog. You may wonder why your golden retriever sleeps 12-14 hours per day while your greyhound needs about 18 hours of sleep per day.<\/p>\n

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Shepherds Love Good Naps<\/p><\/div>\n

Greyhound Sleep Patterns<\/h2>\n

One major reason a greyhound requires more sleep than other breeds of dogs is that it\u2019s a much more active dog when awake. You may find that your greyhound needs a specific sleeping area more than other breeds of dogs too. Consider the following ideas for helping your greyhound sleep better in your home:<\/p>\n