I read somewhere that adult dogs sleep around 18 hours a day - and I would assume that puppies would sleep at least that long...with those spirts of unbelieveable energy in between

I have tried to sneak up on my boys - sometimes with success and have found them to be curled up sleeping - sometimes together, sometimes at opposite ends of the room, so I believe the 18 hour rule!

You will know a bored dog - they start some distructive behavior....getting into the trash, chewing on non-dog items, etc. I think you are doing the right thing by giving the new family member toys....and you know with cats - the dog might end up keeping them company (much to thier dislike sometimes )