Pugs are extremely attached to “their” people. This trait is so common with Pug dogs that some owners call them “bed pugs” (pun absolutely intended).
This breed loves to sleep a lot, but is it normal if your Pug wants to actually sleep on you – as in on top of you, even on your head? Let’s find out now!
Why Does My Pug Like to Sleep On Me?
Pugs are people-oriented dogs. The main reason your Pug may like to sleep on you is that they want to be near you. And when I say “near,” I really mean “on.”
If you chose a Pug dog for your companion canine, you probably really wanted a dog that would look at you and see their sun, moon, and stars.
But still, it can take some getting used to when your Pug wants to crawl underneath the covers with you at night, especially if you have a bed partner. Surprise!
This is especially true if you didn’t know before you got your Pug that Pug dogs tend to snore loudly. The reason Pugs snore is because of their cute flattened faces. You can find tips for how to stop your Pug from snoring in this helpful article.
Why Pugs Like to Sleep On Their People
Perhaps you bought your Pug dog a wonderful dog bed. You spent hours and days researching it and picked out a bed you were sure your dog would love.
But your dog wants to sleep with you instead. As a longtime Pug owner and breed enthusiast, just know I speak from experience when I say this is a “Pug thing.”
Pugs love people. This breed is known for being completely smitten with their human family. Pugs typically do not do well when left alone. They come from a long line of being lapdogs to emperors, kings, queens and now people everywhere.
Also, Pugs typically sleep….a LOT. While working dogs may not get as much shut-eye, Pugs are lap dogs. With their shortened muzzles, they really aren’t built for endurance sports anyway. And so – they take naps. Lots and lots of naps.
What this means is that even when you are awake your Pug dog may be sleeping. Pugs can easily sleep 10 hours a day or more on top of their nighttime rest. So when you are ready for bed at night, you can bet your Pug will be too.