We've all seen a puppy, worn out from exploring but not yet able to admit it, trying desperately to stay alert whilst struggling to keep its little brown eyes from closing. The blinks slow right down, lasting longer and longer while its head slowly droops, perhaps a tongue will come lolling out of the mouth and then finally... plop. Puppy goes to sleep right there and then.
The consequence of this tendency to doze off on the spot is that adorable dogs can often be found fast asleep in the strangest places and sleeping positions - sometimes you just scratch your head and think "how can that possibly be comfortable?" As someone that can't even properly sleep on a plane, I wish I could find a place to crash as easily as these silly dogs do!
This list, compiled by Bored Panda, celebrates the weird and wonderful ways of sleeping dogs. From squished-face siestas to nonchalant naps, these funny dogs just don't give a damn! Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and share your own cute dogs in the comments!
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The sleeping positions of dogs usually varies with their mood. But did you know that your dog’s sleeping position can sometimes reveal clues about their personalities? With thanks to PetDoors.com, here are a few common doggy sleeping positions and their meanings.
The Fetal Position: Your dog is curled up with their tail near their head and paws tucked in.
What it means: They may seem tough to the everyday passerby but they are actually quite shy and sensitive. This position provides the greatest amount of security to your dog. These dogs may require some extra care or affection. Physically, they may just be cold and trying to conserve their body heat.
The Yearner: Your dog is sleeping on their side with all four paws reaching outwards.
What it means: These dogs are the most easy-going, laid back dogs who are very comfortable in their environment. They are usually friendly towards strangers or other dogs. Even when they are sleeping, they are showing their love and loyalty towards you by reaching their paws out.
This Dog Is Sleeping Happily
The Freefallers: Your dog has their front paws straight out in front of them and they back paws stretched out straight out behind them.
What it means: These dogs usually are exceedingly high in energy. If your dog sleeps like this, you have probably witnessed them falling straight into sleep with a *thunk* in the middle of playing. In the free falling sleeping position, these dogs don’t have to waste any of their playing time to walk to and from their bed. After their nap, these fun-loving dogs can easily spring up and get back to business.
The Cuddler: Your dog always prefers to be snuggled up with a friend when they sleep.
What it means: These dogs are usually very affectionate but can be quite needy because of it. This usually means that your dog loves you and you make them feel happy and safe. Physically, your body heat may make you the most comfortable bed. If they are cuddling with other dogs or animals, they may feel closely bonded with them. Or they are just friendly. Or there are not enough beds.
I'm Done Trying To Figure This Dog Out
We Told Our Dog She Couldn't Sleep Up On The Couch
The Spoon: One dog back is against another dog’s belly. Sometimes there is a paw in a hugging position.
What it means: These dogs are usually have a very close relationship to each other. The “big spoon” dog usually offers feelings of comfort and safety to the “little spoon” dog. While the “little spoon” dog may be having a bad day, they can trust that the “big spoon” will be there. In this position, they are not just showing their affection but great loyalty to one another as well. Beds for very huge dogs come in handy if you have a couple of spooners, even if you have small or medium size dogs.
The Burrower: These dogs usually sleeps with blankets, pillows, your clothes… Anything that covers them up.
What it means: These dogs usually require a bit more affection than usual. When they are tucked away, the blankets gives them feelings of comfort and security. Sleeping with blankets or sheets is a great way to calm down anxious dogs. In the wild, some dogs would sleep in close quarters in a den, these may be residual feelings from that time.
This Guy Chilling With His Dog In London
Dog Park Experience Exceeds Expectations
I think they mean he got tired from playing at the dog park
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So many smells to sniff, so many doggoes to meet and greet, so many - too much to process. Got to relaxxxxxxxxxzzzzzz.
lol I hope the driver doesn't suddenly need to brake. Bye bye tongue
Check out PetDoors.com for more weird sleeping positions and their meanings, and let us know how your own doggy chooses to snooze in the comments below!
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My Buddy's Dog Sleeping On The Mule Steering Wheel
Neighbor's Dogs Having A Nap In My Garage
Hyperlaxity Power Enabled
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Weird Sleeping Position
This Is What Nap Time Looks Like In Our House
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He Was Snoring Too
My Aunt's Wiener Dog Fell Asleep While Begging
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I Think My Dog Is Broken
I Call This Tetris Murph
Does Anybody Else's Dog Sleep Like This?
Bae Caught Me Sleeping
This Is Leela. She Sleeps Like This. It Just Ain't Right
She looks like one of those goats that go stiff and play dead when they hear a loud noise 😂😂
My Cousin Sent Me A Picture Of Her Dog Sleeping
This Is How My Dog Is Sleeping Right Now
I'm So Tired
Just like the way a toddler falls asleep; anywhere and in any position.
She Likes To Hold Her Feet When She Sleeps
My Dog Will Sleep In Any Position. Apparently This Is Comfortable
This Is Ralph. Ralph Likes To Nap
It Was Slightly Unsettling To Look Back And Find My Dog Sleeping Like This
The Most Chill Pup Ever
So My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep With Her Face In Her Bowl
My GF's Dog Likes To Sleep On My Lap And Constantly Fart In My Face...
She Decided To Sleep Like This
Weird. My Rescued Spanish Greyhound Sleeps Like This
My Golden Retriever Likes To Sleep Under The Toilet
The porcelain toilet and tile floor are probably cool. My German Shepherd liked to sleep on the bathroom floor with his head on the AC vent
My Brother's Dog Is Pregnant, And This Is How She Sleeps
She Sleeps In Very Odd Positions
And her pack mate definitely loves to sleep with their head on a pillow.
The Most Comfortable Way To Take A Nap
Any Idea What's Wrong With My Dog?
10 bucks said someone dropped something tasty there earlier today
We Were Playing And He Just Fell Asleep Chewing On His Own Leg
My Dog Dreams Of Becoming An Olympic Diver
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie...
Actually This Sleeping Position Looks Quite Comfortable
She Sleeps Like A Princess
My Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep Properly, Help
He Sleeps In The Weirdest Positions
My Great Dane Is The Headless Horse Dog When He Sleeps
My Co-Worker Is Blind And He Brings His Guide Dog To Work Every Day. This Is How The Dog Sleeps
If I sleep with my head on the chair, then when it moves I’ll know to wake up and go into action.
I Pushed My Dog Out Of The Seat So I Could Sleep During A Road-Trip, My Wife Took This Picture While I Slept
Pupper Does A Good Sleep
My Sister's Dog, Sleeping Comfortably
Carlos The Dog Taking A Cat Nap
My Dog Sleeps In My Butt
Nap Time
I'm A Zombie, Feed Me Brains... But First, A Nap
We Have 2 Normal Dogs And Then... Phoebe. Who Can Only Sleep Like This
This Is Maisey. She Fell Asleep Mid-Excavation. Happens To The Best Of Us
My Dog Fell Asleep Like This
Little Guy Got Tired After A Long Day Of Errands
This Is How My Dog Sleeps
Sleep Mode: Derp
My New Puppy Likes To Play Dead When He Naps
Licking Carpet In His Sleep
Stretchy Boy Takes A Good Deserved Nap
My Dog Loves To Sleep On The Stairs Instead Of His Bed
Well, some of us like to sleep with our heads elevated. Besides, doggie can also monitor who’s going up and down the stairs that way.
Found This Dude Sleeping In A Pet Shop
When You Aren't Allowed On The Furniture But You Want To Nap Anyway
Golden Boy Doin' A Sleep
How The Dogs Used To Sleep On The Sofa, Definitely A Good Move Getting A Bigger Sofa
My Dog Fell Asleep In A Weird Position
Ever Since She Got Her New Blanket For Christmas She Will Sleep In Any Position As Long As She's On The Blanket
We Have These Two For A While Now. I Think One Of Them Is Starting To Malfunction. Sleep.exe Has Encountered An Error
He Decided To Sleep Like This
Took My Dog On Vacation And Started Letting Him Sleep In The Bed... I'd Say He's Enjoying Himself
My Dog Learned How To Sleep From My Wife
My Dog Always Sleeps In A Potato Position
Not The First Time I've Seen Him Sleep Like This
Silly Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep
Um isn't this from a video where the owner says "wanna go to the vet" or something then it rubs and hides under its pillow thing
This Is One Of The Ways My Parents Old Dog Sleeps
I’d like a companion picture from the other side of the window, please!
I Just Looked Outside And My Dog Was Sleeping Like This
This Is How Fergus Sleeps
Fergus is an awesome dog name! It's going on the list right below Otis.
Beau Is 4-Months-Old And Falls Asleep In Very Strange Positions. Somehow This Seems To Be Comfortable
Rare Pupper Who Likes To Nap. Bonus Points For The Very Long Neck
Heard Snoring From The Bathroom, Found Him Passed Out Like This
My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep Like This
Ahh, Time For A Nap In The Most Comfortable Possible Position
My Friend Got A Pup And Our Play Date Took Him Down
My Dog Sleeps In A Really Weird Position
Got A Mini Schnauzer Pup. This Is How He Sleeps
Churro Sleeps Wherever He "Fits"
My Sister's Pupper Doing Himself A Nap
There's Only 1 Way To Nap
My Brother Was Concerned About How Theodore Sleeps
She Likes To Sleep With Her Bottom Off The Ground
Some people like their heads elevated. Others prefer to sleep with their...brains...elevated.
Just Need A Quick Nap
Sometimes You Just Gotta Go To Sleep
He Loves To Sleep Like This On His Beanbag Chair
That’s the same position most of us end up in when we try to sit on a beanbag chair.
Computer Sleep
It’s warm, and gives off steady white noise. Plus Mom/Dad is right there. Ahhhh...
Found My Dog Asleep Like This
I just wish I could sleep so deeply I wouldn’t notice my head was laying across chair legs.
This Is How My Friend's Bulldog Sleeps
Nap Time
Kick Your Feet Up And Take A Nap
The Comfiest Way To Nap
This Is How My Girlfriend's Dog Sleeps
This Is How She Lays On Every Car Trip We Take
Lucky...my dog takes up 2 of the three seats and then kicks me in her sleep during road trips...
She Sleeps Whenever, Wherever
The Way Our Puppy Sleeps
This Pup's Motto: Play Hard, Sleep Harder
"Let Me Just Use My Hard Ceramic Bowl As A Pillow While I Sleep In My Large Soft Bed"
He Sleeps Like This All The Time
Nice Summer Sleep
After A Long Weekend Of Camping, This Is How My Dog Chose To Sleep On The Way Home
My Good Boy Taking The Hardest Nap After A Long Walk
After the depressing post the other day about how people ill-treat pets, this post is a welcome relief.
Oh, so true. I had to stop reading that one - heartbreaking. This one is lovely.
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When it comes to sleeping positions, dogs and cats aren't so different.
This is how my dog Shilo likes to sleep sometimes. He likes to let it all hang out. At least he tries to conserve his modesty. IMG_0375-5...25-png.jpg 
The cool thing about this, other than the entertainment value, is that when animals sleep like in these images they know they're safe. If they don't feel safe they don't relax in their sleep.
Very cute. We can't see if the females are spayed, but way too many of these darling males appear to be intact. Also so many bulldogs makes people want bulldogs, which keeps people breeding these dogs that suffer a great deal in their short lives. Adopt, don't breed.
These are all brilliant. That's another reason I love dogs. Never a dull moment.
Once again, we have enjoyed a funny post, a smile or a laugh, we needed, seeing a good variety of dogs sleeping in strange positions, I have had dogs, and now two cats, I think the dogs have more positions than cats, just from my experience !!!
A very enjoyable post, I can understand there would be far more to see !!!
French bulldogs are so cute. I wonder if they fart as much as they say?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIsqsX-A2uj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
I would like to look at a dog's skeleton and see why they don't appear to suffer from any adverse effects when they contort themselves into these painful-looking positions. I get neck ache just from lying flat out on the couch. At this point I feel that I am paying off my physio's homeloan and my chiro is enjoying extended holidays courtesy of my visits.
After the depressing post the other day about how people ill-treat pets, this post is a welcome relief.
Oh, so true. I had to stop reading that one - heartbreaking. This one is lovely.
Load More Replies... When it comes to sleeping positions, dogs and cats aren't so different.
This is how my dog Shilo likes to sleep sometimes. He likes to let it all hang out. At least he tries to conserve his modesty. IMG_0375-5...25-png.jpg
The cool thing about this, other than the entertainment value, is that when animals sleep like in these images they know they're safe. If they don't feel safe they don't relax in their sleep.
Very cute. We can't see if the females are spayed, but way too many of these darling males appear to be intact. Also so many bulldogs makes people want bulldogs, which keeps people breeding these dogs that suffer a great deal in their short lives. Adopt, don't breed.
These are all brilliant. That's another reason I love dogs. Never a dull moment.
Once again, we have enjoyed a funny post, a smile or a laugh, we needed, seeing a good variety of dogs sleeping in strange positions, I have had dogs, and now two cats, I think the dogs have more positions than cats, just from my experience !!!
A very enjoyable post, I can understand there would be far more to see !!!
French bulldogs are so cute. I wonder if they fart as much as they say?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIsqsX-A2uj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
I would like to look at a dog's skeleton and see why they don't appear to suffer from any adverse effects when they contort themselves into these painful-looking positions. I get neck ache just from lying flat out on the couch. At this point I feel that I am paying off my physio's homeloan and my chiro is enjoying extended holidays courtesy of my visits.
