This Sleepy Dachshund Refuses To Wake Up-and Dog Mom Can't Handle It
There's nothing as sweet as a sleepy Dachshund, is there?
They are so cute and cozy!
But one Dachshund mom was worried her adorably sleepy Dachshund was maybe sleeping too much!
It got so dire that she had to do something most dog moms never have to do in this perfect, lazy dog moment!
@abbybaffoe Lady girl loves her sleep
original sound - Abby Baffoe
Why This Sleepy Dachshund Refuses To Wake Up
In the video, we see influencer Abby Baffoe trying to wake up her Dachshund, Lady, and this little pup is very slow to come out of dreamland.
Baffoe asks if it's normal that she actually has to wake her dog up.
Isn't it usually the opposite for most dogs and their parents?
But not for this little pooch, who Baffoe compares to a dead noodle as she lifts her up from her nap.
Poor Lady does have a little cast on one of her paws after hurting a nail, but it sounds like even without an injury, she is often quite sleepy.
As Lady yawns a bit more, her mom says, "It's a hard life not paying rent, doing chores, etc.,"
And yet Lady is still tired!
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Why Some Dogs Just Love To Sleep In
To answer Baffoe's question: Is it normal for the dog to sleep this much? The answer is yes (most of the time).
First of all, dogs love to conserve their energy. Yes, compared to their ancestors, who hunted to survive and slept in caves, their lives seem pretty stress-free, being fed on a schedule and carried around in designer bags when they don't feel like walking.
However, that instinct to rest and recharge their bodies is very much in their bodies.
Now, if they have had a busy day of running around and playing, they definitely need a good nap, but they may also just be sleeping because they're bored.
Or perhaps it is a cold, rainy day or snowy day, and they want to get cozy, just like humans do.
If they're a puppy or a senior dog, they will also sleep more.
On a more serious note, if your pup is suddenly sleeping more, they may not be feeling well, and you should consult your vet.
Dachshunds normally sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day, so Lady, the sleepy Dachshund, refusing to wake up, is completely normal.
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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM.