I have two dogs, a male bichon and a female maltese
I have a queen size bed that only I and them sleep in, however, they insist on sleeping either on top of me or on top of each other
My maltese generally likes to sleep in my face on my pillow or draped over my chest with her ear to my heart
My male bichon likes to lay on my stomach or shoulder.
Some nights I'm crunched between the two, or have both of them in my face breathing all over my neck
It's very funny and cute most of the time, but with all the space on the bed, why do they enjoy doing this so much?
2007-11-17 05:06:37 · 10 answers · asked by marm212 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I forgot to mention that when I'm not home they sleep on top of each other and won't go to sleep otherwise
2007-11-17 05:07:11 · update #1
In the pack, dogs would sleep together for both protection and warmth.
With the human pack, it's instinctive. While the dog may not need the warmth in a climate-controlled home, the 'pack instinct' may still be strong. Both my present and previous SAR partners were extremely close to me and slept on the bed, but always with their back up against me (pack instinct, watching for danger).
I've some hearing damage, so I don't hear light sounds. It's a real comfort to know when I'm asleep that my partner not only has my back, but my ears as well!
See below for an interesting article on dogs sleep with humans...
2007-11-17 05:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps for warmth. I know that now that it is getting cold, one of my dogs with not so much hair likes to cuddle all the time. He curls up as close as possible to me or the other dog (he's over 90 pounds now...so thank goodness he doesn't try to lay on top of me!)
2007-11-17 05:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two Daschunds do this too. They are both females and any time they sleep you couldn't fit a credit card between them. I think it is simply for warmth, but also affection. Just enjoy the love!
2007-11-17 05:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Curtis V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be, because they saw that from some one?
Lol, I'll give you an answer for that later, OK? I have to got to bed, over two hrs i must go to work till 7am in the morning. It is now 8,30pm
2007-11-17 06:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ivan The Wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to feel the body heat of you or their friend as it's a lot to do with a feeling of security! :) I have 3 dogs & all 3 have to be around me somewhere.. makes for a very uncomfy sleep whenever they decide to all position around me.
2007-11-17 05:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Sonn © 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all human beings could have there very own opinion some human beings do not agree yet its your canines and you do what you look greater healthful for the canines and you... you may get an electric powered blanket for the mattress. The canines will like the warmth temperature and could not could circulate under the covers .
2016-10-02 02:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs are pack animals and like to be with each other all of the time. they also do it for warmth and comfort.
mine sleep on each other all of the time, even for short naps.
its just a thing doggies do! :D
2007-11-17 05:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by ashleybredesen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they usually live in packs
they love you
u help keep them warm
my maltese wont sleep if she is with me she will just lick me most of the time
because she loves me she adorable i love maltese
2007-11-17 05:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by enemany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warmth - it's instinctual
2007-11-17 05:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They love you thats why and they want to keep warm
2007-11-17 05:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by momo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋