12-13 hours is super long. I crate when I'm away but normally no longer than 6 hours. Even in extreme circumstances, it has been no longer than eight hours but that would be unplanned and rare.
I would ask if someone could look after your doggy for the night like parents or another friend?
Bigger dogs have bigger bladders but, even so, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a dog that long. Maybe midnight to seven - but 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. just seems kinda wrong... |