Sleeping positions... Level: Expert

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

Dogs are experts at sleeping in a variety of different positions... Luna has matured out of puppyhood and has mastered the ability to sleep in almost any position!

I decided it would be fun to name some of the most common sleeping positions (Instead of doing household chores I told myself I'd do this morning!)  

Anyone have more pictures or suggestions for other positions? :)

The Lookout

Sleeping on a raised surface (couch or bed) with the head hanging off the end for maximum visibility.

The Tripping Hazard

In the middle of the stairs (for similar reasons to the Lookout) with paws draped all over, making going up or down the stairs a dangerous proposition.

The Foxball

For maximum comfort, paws are tucked up so they can be used as pillows while the tail warms the nose

The Forced Cuddle

After a human is comfortably situated, dog inserts itself in an awkward place and immediately looks extremely comfortable while the human's comfort is compromised.

The Sleeping Buddy

A toy or other favorite object (or sibling) is tucked under the paw or chin to alleviate loneliness.

The Wedge

Head wedged under, inside or on top of something that looks really awkward.

The Giant Pancake

Flat as a pancake, stretched out to take up as much room as possible.

and of course....

The Doodle Pose

All four paws in the air, head either hanging off something or completely upside down.

[F, Calla & Luca]

These are great : )

[Gail and Bailey]

Love the "Hazardous Prone"....definitely risky to navigate!!

[Heidi & Milton]

I LOVE this post!  Such a good idea to illustrate the sleeping variations of our doods.  Goob, does Stanley not sleep on his back with paws up and tummy in the air??

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

Why yes, Heidi, he does!  This is called his "Italian Man's Hairy Back Belly Up To The Bar" pose:

[Heidi & Milton]

LOVE it!  That Stanlee is certainly one hairy dood...!

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

I love these :)

I see that Luna could reach a higher level of expertise if she had an accomplice :p

[Becka]

Love these! Sadie is partial to Doodle Pose and Giant Pancake--in her case, because she is so very tall, the pancake is Giant indeed!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

These are all great pictures! 

[Leslie and Halas]

I love these.  I think you really captured the different poses.

[Kary, Sparty & Stella]

Thank you for the giggles this morning!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

What great names for all your awesome pictures!  Funny discussion!  I am particularly familiar with the Forced Cuddle.  That pose is used by both my doodles every morning!

[Leanne]

HA these are awesome positions.  Luna is a very pretty girl.