I m curious, is it normal for dogs to snore while sleeping?

 7:37am, 15 October 2025

It is normal for dogs to snore while sleeping, such as pugs, French bulldogs, etc. Most of them have snoring problems because the short nasal cavity will cause the airway to narrow. If the dog is too obese, has more fat in the throat, and the surrounding soft tissues are loose, it may also compress the airway, which can easily lead to snoring.

It is normal for dogs to snore while sleeping, mostly due to the following reasons:

1. Short nasal cavities: Most dogs, such as pugs and French Bulldogs, have snoring problems, because short nasal cavities can lead to narrowing of the airway;

2. Obesity: If the dog is too obese, has more fat in the throat, and the surrounding soft tissues are loose, it may also compress the airway, which can easily lead to snoring;

3. Sleeping posture: Some dogs like to sleep on their backs, which will also make snoring worse, and can be relieved by using a ring bed.

4. In addition, snoring may also be caused by allergies, but most of them do not only occur during sleep. The main cause is the redness, swelling or inflammation of the larynx caused by allergies, which narrows the airway and makes breathing difficult, leading to snoring. You need to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.