
Think you really know all about your pooch? Well you might learn something new as you figure out what kind of sleeper your lovable pooch is.
If there’s one thing every good dog owner knows, it’s the complex personalities and expressions of their beloved pups. From a tail wag to a simple whine, owners know their precious pooches inside and out.
In an exclusive guide below, we look at some of the most common sleeping positions that dogs everywhere choose to adopt.
Very interestingly, “outdoor” and “indoor” pups assume very different sleeping positions.
Scroll further to read about all the unique sleeping positions that dogs can have.
How does your dog most commonly sleep?
The Tummy Curl
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Dogs that sleep in this position may not be as relaxed, since the muscles are still too tense to enable them to drift into the REM stage of sleep, according to Dog’s Best Life.
The Crazy Legs
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Dogs who assume this sleeping position usually tend to be very laid-back and have an independent streak.
The Passed Out
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Most of the time, dogs who have expended lots of energy during the day, or who are overheated, will sleep flat on their backs.
The ‘Superman' Pup
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Many dogs sleep on their stomachs, but the “super” pups are probably the most adorable of them all. With all of their four limbs stretched out and heads level on the ground, they look like they’re flying through the air.
Dogs who sleep in this position are highly confident in themselves, and they also tend to be very adaptable to different and new situations.
How interesting! Now it all makes sense. Your pooch is showing his true personality while he sleeps. Next time you catch your pup catching some Z's, you mightYour pooch is showing his true personality while he sleeps. want to pay closer attention to his body language.
To learm more about doggies and their sleeping habits, be sure to visit Little Things.

Jaime Rivera
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Dayana Gomez Mendoza
Alex Lynn
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Allie Sheldon
Diane Fournier Shea
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Sabre – otherwise known as “crazy legs”
Dillon D-Boy Masington
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Dakota Graham
Terri L Shaw
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I have 2 “super pups.” Zoe’s my Pug & Ellie’s my Frenchie. I’m pretty happy about that.
Sheri Hessler
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lol crazy legs
Lynda Kowalski
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We have a pug Zoe also !!!! Black or Fawn?
Marianne Marx
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Spam
Terri L Shaw
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Lynda Kowalski black
Terri L Shaw
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I want to find another one soon, maybe in the spring. She will also be black. I just love the black pugs. My girl shines like a new copper penny.
Ashley Bovard
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Scott Bovard
Cherry Anne
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I have a pug! Male. Corleone 🙂
Jessica Lynn
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Bobby Lynn