This Golden Retriever Wakes up Like the Softest Little Angel
Having a dog means you get to have adventures even in those everyday moments, like waking up to start the day. Golden Retrievers come with silly and fun personalities and can keep that adorable cuteness well into adulthood, where you get a quick glance at them, and you swear they were still a puppy.
We see that in this video of a very cute Golden Retriever who is clearly an adult, but when it comes time to greet her first thing in the morning, she wakes up looking like the softest little angel, and it's the cutest thing ever.
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@maggiez2 shared a video of a Golden Retriever, Little Birdie, who has the cutest face when she wakes up for a nap and gets ready to start her day.
We get to see her mama walking into her room to say good morning, and we're immediately greeted by the most precious, sleepy angel girl, who you can see is still trying to shake off the sleepiness. She also has the cutest bedhead at the same time.
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In the comments, people had the same reaction to seeing this adorably beautiful dog who was just so sleepy she could barely open her eyes. Some comments included, "[Her] sleeping in [her] pack and play is sooooo adorable," "The bedhead is sending me into orbit," "Oh my goodness, the bedhead," "There's just nothing better than a squinty-eyed sleepy Golden," "Just a squinty little noodle," and "Protect that baby at all costs!"
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How Long Do Dogs Need To Sleep?
Little Birdie is just the sweetest doggy, and it's so cute to see her sweet, tired face when it's time to wake up. If your pup is feeling sleepy, too, experts say dogs in general just sleep a lot.
According to PetPlan UK, how much sleep a dog needs in a day depends on their age and breed. They explain that in general, a dog will need about 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day, but that can be less for some pups or even more, up to 18 hours a day, for other dogs.
Senior dogs tend to need more sleep than adults, but puppies also need a lot of sleep, thanks to all the growing they're doing. Larger pooches, on average, require more daily naps than small dogs, but all this time will be broken up into several naps throughout the day. Some dogs can get enough sleep amid the hustle and bustle of the home, while others, like Little Birdie, might need a quieter space to ensure their sleep is restful so they can greet the day with all the energy they want.
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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM.