We were eating lunch the other day when Alayne looked over and saw blind-and-deaf Spinner sleeping in an entirely new position -- head down and off the chair. Daisy was below her on the cot, apparently unaware of ... or at least unconcerned about ... Spinner's seemingly precarious position right behind and above her.
I don't know if the increased blood flow to her head in this position would improve the quality of her sleep, or make her dreams more vivid, but for whatever reason, she seemed perfectly comfortable like this and totally zonked out. We have noticed that our blind-and-deaf animals sleep very, very well in any case -- with no light or sounds to disturb them, who wouldn't? But maybe Spinner found a way to make it even better.
And no, she didn't fall off later. She woke up, changed positions, and went back to sleep.
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I do love the positions that our beloved pets seem to find most comfortable. I find myself having to stifle a laugh as not to wake my cat in some of the positions he gets himself into. They certainly do have the patent on restful sleep!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | March 15, 2010 at 04:34 PM
That's a dog saying "I'm laying this way because I can!" Wonderful.
Posted by: Adele in the Bronx | March 09, 2010 at 01:29 AM
Always the dogs on the comfy recliners. Are you all ever given sitting privileges? What am I saying - I don't get sitting or bed space in my house. Talk about going to the dogs! Great photos and enjoyable as usual.
Posted by: Peggy S. | March 08, 2010 at 07:09 PM
I want to know how Steve and Alayne keep the throws on the chairs. Even when I tuck them in our dogs (2 boxers, a bulldog and a w.h. fox terrier) like to nest in them so they end up partially off the furniture or on the floor.
Please post any tips you may have for keeping blankets on furniture.
Posted by: Diane B - Snohomish WA | March 08, 2010 at 04:22 PM
Spinner is just so relaxed and loving life at RDR.... we all need a cozy chair and blankie.... but I'm feeling a HEAD RUSH coming on if I sleep that way. How DO they do it?
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | March 08, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Safe & sound! Wonderful :)
We got a new couch this weekend &, of course, the 1st picture I took was my girls testing it out. Pups know comfort!
Posted by: Margaret | March 08, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Our special girl needs an ottoman, stat! LOL
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | March 08, 2010 at 12:19 PM
How adorable - and those blankets look so soft. I bought 2 very large beds for my medium-sized dogs and yes, they still manage to find a corner and hang their heads down - so I think it feels good. If I do decide to add a small pillow to support their heads, they don't seem to mind - they are more versatile sleepers than I am.
Posted by: Angela | March 08, 2010 at 11:37 AM
When the sun's shining in on you as you nap; any position is possible! : )
Posted by: boundforglory | March 08, 2010 at 09:33 AM
Could part of the reason she's sleeping with her head hanging down be that she doesn't really fit on the chair to begin with?? But we won't tell her that; she seems too comfortable.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | March 08, 2010 at 08:15 AM
My greythound sleeps like that! It's so funny, as my former greythound slept with all four feet in the air. Different strokes....
Warm hugs all around,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger, Tobias & Tlingit | March 08, 2010 at 04:10 AM
What a great picture! My 3 dogs will sleep like that as well and it looks so cute that it always puts a smile on my face :)
Posted by: Ann | March 08, 2010 at 02:43 AM
I believe I will pass on that sleeping position! LOL! My vertigo would have a field day! Cute pic!
Posted by: Michelle | March 08, 2010 at 02:07 AM
Too cute! Thanks for the smile!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | March 08, 2010 at 01:17 AM
My sister had a poodle cross whose usual sleeping position on the couch was exactly as Spinner's. We always wondered why it wasn't uncomfortable.
Posted by: Jan from Winnipeg, Manitoba | March 07, 2010 at 11:44 PM
I might have to try that position and see if I sleep better!
Posted by: Leila - Washington | March 07, 2010 at 07:54 PM