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Is it normal for my Golden Retriever puppy to sleep a lot and shake?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 1 month and 9 days old | 20 lbs

I have just purchase a golden retriever of 38 days. 1. He sleeps a lot even during day time 2. While sleeping he tends to shake his legs Is it a normal thing?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2018

Rusty is still a baby so it is normal for him to spend a lot of time sleeping ! The movements that you noticed are also normal when sleeping, it just happens when they are fast asleep. He is very young and should have had at least two more weeks with his mummy ..!

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