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Comment by Buddy & Wynstan on January 16, 2010 at 11:37pm

Wynstan is 15 weeks old now and hardly does this, hope this helps

Comment by Sarah C. on January 16, 2010 at 11:21pm

Here's a post from a website!
A: Puppy breathing fast

> Hi. My 10 week old Staffordshire Bull Terrier breathes very
> fast all the time, even when sleeping. Is this normal?
> Nothing else seems wrong, he can be very active (for about
> an hour, then sleeps), very cheerfull, never coughs when
> playing, breathing not noisy.
>

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Yep, he's a baby, and babys of all species breathe faster than the adults. So let's figure out How fast he's breathing. It's easiest to do while he's sleeping. You'll need a watch with a second hand. Count the breaths for 15 seconds, and multiply by 4.... or 30 seconds and multiply by 2. That's the respirations per minute. The Merck Veterinary Manual, a standard vet's quick reference book gives the resting respiration rate for adult dogs as 18-34 breaths per minute. It's not unusual for a baby puppy to have twice that rate range, give or take a few. Your description of his activity and tolerance of activity sounds pretty normal for age, and if when you had the baby boy in for his first vet appointment at 8 weeks, the heart and lungs were normal, it's probably within normal range. I suggest that once you know the rate, you give the clinic a call and verify the rate with a vet or a vet tech (not just the receptionist, unless the receptionist is a vet tech).

As he grows, his resting heart rate will reduce, as will the breathing rate. Trying to count a baby dog's heart rate, using the pulse point inside the thigh or along the neck, is often difficult for the owner because it is quite fast, and few of us are used to trying to count aloud or silently at that speed for 15 seconds! It will probably be over 120 beats per minute at this age.
http://www.practical-pet-care.com/archive.php?2005062400373217

Comment by Kevin and Buddy! on January 16, 2010 at 11:19pm

Yeah he seems perfectly fine and happy, I will probably mention it to the breeder just in case.

Comment by Sarah C. on January 16, 2010 at 11:15pm

I've seen mine do this on occasion. Didi would do this when she was a puppy and Reagan still does. Baffles me, but they seem fine?

Comment by Carolyn Allen on January 16, 2010 at 10:52pm

Alex does this too. I'm not sure if it's normal or not, but she doesnt seem affected by it. Maybe they are having a dream about running. I dont really know. But you arent alone