Eleanor is not nocturnal??

[Katie_2013]

I've come to realize that Eleanor likes to play through most of the day and sleep at night. Could it be because the lights are usually off during the day and on from about 4 until I go to bed? Does anyone else's chin do this? Is it normal?

 

[aaronnaudrey]

Crepuscular

Well, I was surprised to find out that chins AREN'T nocturnal. They're crepuscular(sp?,) meaning that they are active during dawn and dusk, and sleep during mid-day, and at night. Technically, humans are crepuscular too! (obligatory wikipedia information statement.)

- Aaron

 

[GorillaJTA]

Chins are not nocturnal, they are crepuscular- which means they are most active during dawn and dusk. Chins can, however, adapt to your schedule to a point, especially if you tend to keep a regular schedule. My schedule is anything but regular and my chin seems work his sleep pattern around whether I am home or not.

 

[Katie_2013]

I read somewhere about the crepuscular but I couldn't remember what it was called. Thanks!