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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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My Dog Can't Get Gravity Right

My Dog Can't Get Gravity Right

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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.

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Puppy Warming Its Paws

Puppy Warming Its Paws

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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.

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I'm Done Trying To Figure This Dog Out

I'm Done Trying To Figure This Dog Out

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We Told Our Dog She Couldn't Sleep Up On The Couch

We Told Our Dog She Couldn't Sleep Up On The Couch

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The Spoon: One dog back is against another dog’s belly. Sometimes there is a paw in a hugging position. 

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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.

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This Guy Chilling With His Dog In London

This Guy Chilling With His Dog In London

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Dog Park Experience Exceeds Expectations

Dog Park Experience Exceeds Expectations

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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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In Case You Need Something To Brighten Your Day, Here's A Picture Of My Dog Sleeping

In Case You Need Something To Brighten Your Day, Here's A Picture Of My Dog Sleeping

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#10

My Buddy's Dog Sleeping On The Mule Steering Wheel

My Buddy's Dog Sleeping On The Mule Steering Wheel

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#11

Neighbor's Dogs Having A Nap In My Garage

Neighbor's Dogs Having A Nap In My Garage

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#13

"Please Read Instructions Carefully When Assembling Your New Dog From IKEA"

"Please Read Instructions Carefully When Assembling Your New Dog From IKEA"

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#14

Nap Time

Nap Time

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Weird Sleeping Position

Weird Sleeping Position

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i beliveeeeeeeeeeee i can flyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#16

This Is What Nap Time Looks Like In Our House

This Is What Nap Time Looks Like In Our House

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#19

He Was Snoring Too

He Was Snoring Too

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#20

My Aunt's Wiener Dog Fell Asleep While Begging

My Aunt's Wiener Dog Fell Asleep While Begging

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know, we're all thinking about tipping the pupper over. Just thinking. Most of us aren't that mean.

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#21

This Frenchie Puppy Sleeps Anywhere

This Frenchie Puppy Sleeps Anywhere

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#25

Does Anybody Else's Dog Sleep Like This?

Does Anybody Else's Dog Sleep Like This?

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#27

This Is Leela. She Sleeps Like This. It Just Ain't Right

This Is Leela. She Sleeps Like This. It Just Ain't Right

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Jennifer Crompton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks like one of those goats that go stiff and play dead when they hear a loud noise 😂😂

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#28

My Cousin Sent Me A Picture Of Her Dog Sleeping

My Cousin Sent Me A Picture Of Her Dog Sleeping

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#29

This Is How My Dog Is Sleeping Right Now

This Is How My Dog Is Sleeping Right Now

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#30

I'm So Tired

I'm So Tired

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#31

She Likes To Hold Her Feet When She Sleeps

She Likes To Hold Her Feet When She Sleeps

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#32

My Dog Will Sleep In Any Position. Apparently This Is Comfortable

My Dog Will Sleep In Any Position. Apparently This Is Comfortable

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#33

This Is Ralph. Ralph Likes To Nap

This Is Ralph. Ralph Likes To Nap

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ralph looks like he's totally exhausted himself prior to naptime. What did he chase?

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#34

It Was Slightly Unsettling To Look Back And Find My Dog Sleeping Like This

It Was Slightly Unsettling To Look Back And Find My Dog Sleeping Like This

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#35

The Most Chill Pup Ever

The Most Chill Pup Ever

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#36

So My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep With Her Face In Her Bowl

So My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep With Her Face In Her Bowl

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#37

My GF's Dog Likes To Sleep On My Lap And Constantly Fart In My Face...

My GF's Dog Likes To Sleep On My Lap And Constantly Fart In My Face...

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#38

She Decided To Sleep Like This

She Decided To Sleep Like This

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#39

Weird. My Rescued Spanish Greyhound Sleeps Like This

Weird. My Rescued Spanish Greyhound Sleeps Like This

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#40

My Golden Retriever Likes To Sleep Under The Toilet

My Golden Retriever Likes To Sleep Under The Toilet

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Jennifer Crompton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#42

She Sleeps In Very Odd Positions

She Sleeps In Very Odd Positions

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#43

The Most Comfortable Way To Take A Nap

The Most Comfortable Way To Take A Nap

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like this pup is hanging from invisible monkey bars

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#44

Any Idea What's Wrong With My Dog?

Any Idea What's Wrong With My Dog?

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#45

We Were Playing And He Just Fell Asleep Chewing On His Own Leg

We Were Playing And He Just Fell Asleep Chewing On His Own Leg

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#46

My Dog Dreams Of Becoming An Olympic Diver

My Dog Dreams Of Becoming An Olympic Diver

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#47

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie...

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie...

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#48

Actually This Sleeping Position Looks Quite Comfortable

Actually This Sleeping Position Looks Quite Comfortable

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#50

My Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep Properly, Help

My Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep Properly, Help

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#51

Well, That's A Weird Way To Sleep

Well, That's A Weird Way To Sleep

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#52

He Sleeps In The Weirdest Positions

He Sleeps In The Weirdest Positions

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#54

My Co-Worker Is Blind And He Brings His Guide Dog To Work Every Day. This Is How The Dog Sleeps

My Co-Worker Is Blind And He Brings His Guide Dog To Work Every Day. This Is How The Dog Sleeps

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I sleep with my head on the chair, then when it moves I’ll know to wake up and go into action.

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#55

I Pushed My Dog Out Of The Seat So I Could Sleep During A Road-Trip, My Wife Took This Picture While I Slept

I Pushed My Dog Out Of The Seat So I Could Sleep During A Road-Trip, My Wife Took This Picture While I Slept

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#56

Found Our Dog Sleeping Like This

Found Our Dog Sleeping Like This

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#58

My Sister's Dog, Sleeping Comfortably

My Sister's Dog, Sleeping Comfortably

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#60

Carlos The Dog Taking A Cat Nap

Carlos The Dog Taking A Cat Nap

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"paint me like one of your frenchies... ... .... and you die."

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Nap Time

Nap Time

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwww <3 is it a German Shepherd puppy? They're my favourite dog breed, except for the pathological low hip some people thought would be a good idea.

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#63

I'm A Zombie, Feed Me Brains... But First, A Nap

I'm A Zombie, Feed Me Brains... But First, A Nap

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#64

We Have 2 Normal Dogs And Then... Phoebe. Who Can Only Sleep Like This

We Have 2 Normal Dogs And Then... Phoebe. Who Can Only Sleep Like This

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#65

This Is Maisey. She Fell Asleep Mid-Excavation. Happens To The Best Of Us

This Is Maisey. She Fell Asleep Mid-Excavation. Happens To The Best Of Us

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#68

Little Guy Got Tired After A Long Day Of Errands

Little Guy Got Tired After A Long Day Of Errands

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This Is How My Dog Sleeps

This Is How My Dog Sleeps

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a dart sticking in a dartboard would sleep. I imagine.

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#72

My New Puppy Likes To Play Dead When He Naps

My New Puppy Likes To Play Dead When He Naps

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#73

Licking Carpet In His Sleep

Licking Carpet In His Sleep

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#74

Stretchy Boy Takes A Good Deserved Nap

Stretchy Boy Takes A Good Deserved Nap

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#75

My Dog Loves To Sleep On The Stairs Instead Of His Bed

My Dog Loves To Sleep On The Stairs Instead Of His Bed

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#76

Found This Dude Sleeping In A Pet Shop

Found This Dude Sleeping In A Pet Shop

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#77

When You Aren't Allowed On The Furniture But You Want To Nap Anyway

When You Aren't Allowed On The Furniture But You Want To Nap Anyway

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#79

How The Dogs Used To Sleep On The Sofa, Definitely A Good Move Getting A Bigger Sofa

How The Dogs Used To Sleep On The Sofa, Definitely A Good Move Getting A Bigger Sofa

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may be a three-seater, but it's only a two-napper.

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Ever Since She Got Her New Blanket For Christmas She Will Sleep In Any Position As Long As She's On The Blanket

Ever Since She Got Her New Blanket For Christmas She Will Sleep In Any Position As Long As She's On The Blanket

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We Have These Two For A While Now. I Think One Of Them Is Starting To Malfunction. Sleep.exe Has Encountered An Error

We Have These Two For A While Now. I Think One Of Them Is Starting To Malfunction. Sleep.exe Has Encountered An Error

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#83

He Decided To Sleep Like This

He Decided To Sleep Like This

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#84

Took My Dog On Vacation And Started Letting Him Sleep In The Bed... I'd Say He's Enjoying Himself

Took My Dog On Vacation And Started Letting Him Sleep In The Bed... I'd Say He's Enjoying Himself

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#85

My Dog Learned How To Sleep From My Wife

My Dog Learned How To Sleep From My Wife

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#86

My Dog Always Sleeps In A Potato Position

My Dog Always Sleeps In A Potato Position

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#87

Not The First Time I've Seen Him Sleep Like This

Not The First Time I've Seen Him Sleep Like This

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#88

Silly Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep

Silly Dog Doesn't Know How To Sleep

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#89

That's Weird How My Dog Sleep

That's Weird How My Dog Sleep

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#90

This Is One Of The Ways My Parents Old Dog Sleeps

This Is One Of The Ways My Parents Old Dog Sleeps

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d like a companion picture from the other side of the window, please!

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I Just Looked Outside And My Dog Was Sleeping Like This

I Just Looked Outside And My Dog Was Sleeping Like This

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#92

This Is How Fergus Sleeps

This Is How Fergus Sleeps

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Jennifer Crompton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fergus is an awesome dog name! It's going on the list right below Otis.

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Beau Is 4-Months-Old And Falls Asleep In Very Strange Positions. Somehow This Seems To Be Comfortable

Beau Is 4-Months-Old And Falls Asleep In Very Strange Positions. Somehow This Seems To Be Comfortable

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#94

Rare Pupper Who Likes To Nap. Bonus Points For The Very Long Neck

Rare Pupper Who Likes To Nap. Bonus Points For The Very Long Neck

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#95

Heard Snoring From The Bathroom, Found Him Passed Out Like This

Heard Snoring From The Bathroom, Found Him Passed Out Like This

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#96

My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep Like This

My Friend's Dog Fell Asleep Like This

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#97

Ahh, Time For A Nap In The Most Comfortable Possible Position

Ahh, Time For A Nap In The Most Comfortable Possible Position

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#98

My Friend Got A Pup And Our Play Date Took Him Down

My Friend Got A Pup And Our Play Date Took Him Down

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#99

My Dog Sleeps In A Really Weird Position

My Dog Sleeps In A Really Weird Position

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Got A Mini Schnauzer Pup. This Is How He Sleeps

Got A Mini Schnauzer Pup. This Is How He Sleeps

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#101

Churro Sleeps Wherever He "Fits"

Churro Sleeps Wherever He "Fits"

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#102

My Sister's Pupper Doing Himself A Nap

My Sister's Pupper Doing Himself A Nap

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#103

There's Only 1 Way To Nap

There's Only 1 Way To Nap

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#104

My Brother Was Concerned About How Theodore Sleeps

My Brother Was Concerned About How Theodore Sleeps

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#105

She Likes To Sleep With Her Bottom Off The Ground

She Likes To Sleep With Her Bottom Off The Ground

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people like their heads elevated. Others prefer to sleep with their...brains...elevated.

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#107

Sometimes You Just Gotta Go To Sleep

Sometimes You Just Gotta Go To Sleep

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#109

He Loves To Sleep Like This On His Beanbag Chair

He Loves To Sleep Like This On His Beanbag Chair

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s the same position most of us end up in when we try to sit on a beanbag chair.

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Computer Sleep

Computer Sleep

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s warm, and gives off steady white noise. Plus Mom/Dad is right there. Ahhhh...

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My Dog Sleep-Planking

My Dog Sleep-Planking

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Found My Dog Asleep Like This

Found My Dog Asleep Like This

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just wish I could sleep so deeply I wouldn’t notice my head was laying across chair legs.

#114

Nap Time

Nap Time

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#115

Kick Your Feet Up And Take A Nap

Kick Your Feet Up And Take A Nap

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He look's like his praying for the table. By laying his paws on it😂

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#116

The Comfiest Way To Nap

The Comfiest Way To Nap

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#117

This Is How My Girlfriend's Dog Sleeps

This Is How My Girlfriend's Dog Sleeps

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#118

This Is How She Lays On Every Car Trip We Take

This Is How She Lays On Every Car Trip We Take

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky...my dog takes up 2 of the three seats and then kicks me in her sleep during road trips...

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#119

She Sleeps Whenever, Wherever

She Sleeps Whenever, Wherever

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#121

The Way Our Puppy Sleeps

The Way Our Puppy Sleeps

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#122

This Pup's Motto: Play Hard, Sleep Harder

This Pup's Motto: Play Hard, Sleep Harder

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#123

"Let Me Just Use My Hard Ceramic Bowl As A Pillow While I Sleep In My Large Soft Bed"

"Let Me Just Use My Hard Ceramic Bowl As A Pillow While I Sleep In My Large Soft Bed"

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#124

He Sleeps Like This All The Time

He Sleeps Like This All The Time

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#125

Nice Summer Sleep

Nice Summer Sleep

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#126

After A Long Weekend Of Camping, This Is How My Dog Chose To Sleep On The Way Home

After A Long Weekend Of Camping, This Is How My Dog Chose To Sleep On The Way Home

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dreaming of the woods and the squirrels and all the other animals.

#127

My Good Boy Taking The Hardest Nap After A Long Walk

My Good Boy Taking The Hardest Nap After A Long Walk

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