Sleepy Brit

[pikehunter]

Of all the things I've read and researched regarding my Brit pup, this is the last thing I thought I would be concerned about: He sleeps almost constantly.

He's five months old and fit the bill up until about a month ago. High energy, running around the house crazy ... a handful, like most pups of the breed are to start.

But lately, it seems all he wants to do is sleep. We go for about an hour walk each night and do some mild training each evening, but other than that, he's either curled up next to me on the couch, on his dog bed, or in his crate. I took him to the vet a week ago, and she said he's in good health.

Any other Brit owners experience this? Should I be concerned, or grateful?

[anyfishwilldo]

Ive had 2 like that. Both at about 5-6 mos old like to relax when they have nothing better to do. Smart thinking.

[jigging-matt]

My Britt is almost two and I was wondering if he even slept at night....

[pikehunter]

Thanks guys. Just wanted to be reassured. Perhaps my dog just has his life figured out a lil better than I do mine.

[SpringerGuy]

Could be a growing phase it's going through. Like teenagers, they need to sleep alot when they are growing so fast.

[redhooks]

My 3 yr old has 2 gears ,lethergic and turbo, not much in between. It's nice cuz she's usually curled up snoozing(very nice in the icehouse).

The one year old still has lots of puppy juice but mellows out nicely as well (icehouse/boat/tv room).

[pikehunter]

Thanks boys. I took mine for his first ice fishing excursion last week and was pleasantly surprised. He hung out on a spare chair and alternated between watching and napping. In fact, with the fish not cooperating, he was probably less restless than me!

[Big Dave2]

Should I be concerned, or grateful?

I'm not sure if you should be concerned or not but be grateful for sure!!!