Having your dog in the bedroom could be the secret to improving your quality of sleep, according to our latest research.

The survey of more than 1,100 people found that individuals who sleep with their dog in the bedroom reported the highest quality of sleep of any group – 10% of these participants said their quality of sleep was ‘excellent’.

This was in comparison to 8% of people who sleep with their children in the bedroom, 5% of people who sleep with their partner, 5% of people who sleep alone, and 0% (none) of participants who said they let their cats sleep with them in the bedroom.

‘Groggy’ Cat Lovers

Cat owners were also the group most likely to wake up feeling ‘groggy’ in the morning – 42% of cat owners described feeling like this in the morning, compared to 29% of dog owners.

“As a nation of dog lovers it’s no surprise that those dogs that are lucky enough to sleep in the bedroom with their owners offer them comfort and a peaceful night’s sleep. The only thing we’d recommend if they’re on the bed at night is to remember to change your sheets and bed linen regularly to keep your bed fresh from any muddy footprints!”

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Bedtimes and Getting Out of Bed

Additionally, the survey revealed that dog owners were also the most likely to wake up at the same time every day, which could be a factor in their better quality of sleep:

	Yes Every day	Yes Mon- Fri	No
My dog(s) sleep in my bedroom	38.1%	28.6%	33.3%
I sleep with my partner	31.6%	33.8%	34.1%
Sleep alone	32.3%	22.6%	44.5%
My child(ren) sleep with me	29.2%	29.2%	41.7%
My cat(s) sleep in my bedroom	20.8%	50%	29.2%

Make sure you get a good night’s sleep – check out our Good Sleep Guide or visit our bed linen range for warm duvets and super soft bedding.