They scratch, move and snore -- but a recent study shows women who sleep with their dogs get a better night's rest.
Researchers found women who share their beds with dogs report less disturbed sleep and greater feelings of security and comfort.
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Women who sleep with cats did not show those benefits and reported disrupted sleep as much as women who share a bed with a human partner.
Dog owners also tend to go to sleep and wake up earlier than cat owners.
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This study was published this month in the journal of the International Society for Anthrozoology.