This one belongs in the ever-expanding "odd and awkward sleeping positions" file. That's Dexter, who has recently been sleeping more often like this with his head turned completely backwards. We can't figure out how that could possibly be comfortable, or how he doesn't wake up with his neck stiff as a board, but sleep like this he does. As we say around here when seeing these sorts of inexplicable things, "If it works for them, it works for them." So far we haven't seen anyone else duplicate this particular position. Under the blanket next to Dexter is Wilbur the Chihuahua, who prefers more conventional sleeping positions.
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It certainly doesn't look comfortable, but it is a very sweet picture. Sweet dreams Dexter and Wilbur......
Posted by: Chloe | July 11, 2013 at 09:45 AM
What a cute tail Wilbur has! And yes, that's an odd position, Dexter. It's hard to explain these things sometimes. My dog kicks away any soft bedding we provide and stretches out on the hard floor.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | July 11, 2013 at 06:47 AM
That is so funny!!!!-
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | July 11, 2013 at 01:47 AM
As soon as I saw how Dexter was sleeping, I busted out laughing. One of my dogs (who is much larger) sleeps in even stranger positions than that. I've always called her my contortionist dog. Some of the positions she sleeps in look painful to me, but she's happy as a clam sleeping that way! Guess Dexter is the same way :)
Posted by: Ann | July 11, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Bless our little Dexter! :) I too am surprised he's not under the covers. One of mine crawls between the pillow case and the pillow for her naps.
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | July 10, 2013 at 06:24 PM
Dexter could sleep around the corner of a wall in that position. :)
Posted by: Philippa | July 10, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Too cute! :-)
Posted by: Leila K. - Western WA | July 10, 2013 at 05:17 PM
My doxies sleep in the weirdest positions. I look at them and think "that CANNOT be comfortable"... and I move them. And then they move back. Who can figure? I'm still trying to figure out why, even when the house is really hot, the doxies have to be completely covered in their blankies. I'm panting just looking at them!
Posted by: Penny | July 10, 2013 at 03:03 PM
Hmmm, kinda hard to tell what position Wilbur is in...other than "under". Cute.
Posted by: Anne in FL | July 10, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Funny..you should see some of the positions Timmy sleeps in!! I am amazed he can sleep like that. I know I would wake up stiff and sore sleeping like that!
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | July 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM
SOoo happy to see Dexter!
Posted by: gayle | July 10, 2013 at 08:48 AM
That is odd indeed and looks very uncomfortable. And it's good to see Wilbur again, if only a glimpse of his tiny butt and tail. Cozy, happy dogs always make for a good photo.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | July 10, 2013 at 08:42 AM