Pet Peeves: Why Does My Dog Snore?  I know I'm not the only one
whose home includes a four-legged snorer — North makes noises in
his sleep that friends can hear in the next room or even over
the phone. There are several possible reasons for the odd sounds
coming out of those wriggly noses and I've gathered a bunch
below:    • Smooshies. Breeds with smushed faces or short snouts
can be predisposed to snoring problems. If you think about it,
they're forced to breathe with only a fraction of their actual
nostrils and have to work extra hard to maximize that space.
Since it's harder for them to control breathing (wheezing and
snorting) when awake, the constriction of their nasal passages
make it equally hard, if not more so, when sleeping.   • Loose
Tissue. Loose throat tissue also contributes — snoring also
results from a slight obstruction that's vibrating during
sleepytime breathing.  See three other reasons your pooch could
be snoring (that you can do something about!) when you read
more.    • Overweight. Jus