Alexander so esteemed his painter that he presented Campaspe to Apelles as a reward for the portrait. The tale of Alexander and Apelles, a favorite of Renaissance and Baroque painters, celebrates the power and nobility of painting. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo painted this episode at least three times.
However even 18 hours is not considered abnormal for a Chihuahua. This includes naps.There are 2 types of sleeping. One is a lighter sleep (called slow wave) and the other is the deeper sleep (known as REM-Rapid Eye Movement). Dogs, just like humans do have these 2 different types of sleep.
According to Pet Place, the average adult dogs sleeps about 14 hours a day. This varies based on breed and size, however. Large breeds sleep more, while tiny dogs and working breeds -- such as shepherd dogs -- sleep less and are more active. The amount of sleep also varies based on how much excitement there is around.ewborn Puppies. The younger puppies are, the more they sleep. When they're awake, it's usually just to feed -- then go back to sleep. In fact, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, 90 percent of the time, newborn puppies are either sleeping or feeding.