45 Puppies That Fell Asleep in the Funniest Places

This article appeared in Simplyurbans and has been published here with permission.

These Dogs Will Sleep Everywhere But in Their Own Bed

Puppies are adorable — that’s a fact of life. It’s also a fact that these little daredevils have the incredible ability to fall asleep anywhere, from gardens to workstations. We have no idea how they could possibly be comfortable in these positions, but their awkward sleeping photos are bound to make anybody’s day. Here are some photos of dogs whose sleeping styles are just too funny!

A Nap With a Snack

Nobody can argue with the fact that a post-meal nap hits hard. After ensuring that you have a belly full of food, the best thing to do is to curl up on the couch and doze off.

A Nap With a Snack

This little puppy didn’t just curl up for a post-lunch nap, but he did it right in his food bowl! Either he ate just too many of those kibbles or it’s a new way of keeping the food safe.

Right at the Door

Well, one thing is for sure. Puppies are very creative, especially when it comes to places they can nap in. Just look at this dog, who has decided that a car door’s handle is the perfect place to catch a few ZZZs.

Right at the Door

It’s safe to say that nobody has thought of this amazing sleep positing in cars before this. Kudos to this pup for taking the car nap to end all car naps.

The Fantastic Four

A family that loves to do things together stays together. Like when they all wear matching sweaters for the Christmas photo, cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie, or play a board game with the whole family. But, there’s always that one odd member that likes to do things a little differently.

The Fantastic Four

In this merry band of four canine siblings, three are sleeping on their bellies, while one is completely defying the rules and sleeping on his back. This little puppy has clearly taken his first steps (or snoozes) to rebellion.

No Exercise Please

This little puppy had the right idea for the best way to pass out quickly. Just smell your shoe post-run, and you’ll be out like a light in no time.

No Exercise Please

However, we worry about this little boy’s nose. Even if he did fall asleep in his owner’s shoe by accident, he probably can’t smell the best thing in there. Maybe some fresh flowers are needed in order to save him.

Way Down We Go

This puppy actually found a pretty decent, albeit hard surface to take a nap on. It’s secluded, it’s covered, and it’s spacious. But, he didn’t count for his lack of keeping still while sleeping.

Way Down We Go

It looks like he rolled right out of the lower level of the table and onto the floor mid-nap. Thankfully, his makeshift bed wasn’t high enough for him to be hurt.

Playing Possum

There’s certain rigidity to this puppy’s sleeping style. With hands at his side and his back all stiff, he looks like he’s playing possum to give his owners a definite scare.

Playing Possum

He could also be just having a horizontal relaxation and meditation session after a rigorous exercise. At least he has a comfortable enough surface below him to give him some much-needed gentleness.

Just for a Minute

We’ve all had those moments in between our exercise routine where all we want is to lay down our heads right where we are and just give up on working out.

Just for a Minute

This puppy took it one step forward and took a power nap right in the middle of his walk, on the walking track itself. Now, this is what we call some serious dedication to lazing around.

A Yogi in the Making

Who said that only humans have the right to do some yoga to keep their mind and body flexible? It seems that even puppies want to get in on that action now.

A Yogi in the Making

This one is indulging in a classic pose in which you put your legs up. This allows the body to relax and lose tension. Hopefully, this little puppy also found some much-needed relaxation after this sleep yoga session.

Sleeping Beauty

The best time to play with a baby is when they’re young, adorable, and cushiony. Their chubbiness makes them an amazing playmate, and an adorable cuddle buddy. Just like this puppy here!

Sleeping Beauty

Counting all the rolls in his tummy is a treat unto itself. This photo is bound to make anybody smile! Just a few minutes looking at this squishy ball of cuteness and you can’t help but grin for the rest of the day.

Mid-Day Nap

Sometimes, you just need a power nap between meetings. We can’t help but be envious of this white ball of fur, who has found peace right at the work table!

Mid-Day Nap

Sleeping on the job is something everybody has wanted to do. Not to mention, having this puppy lying right there is a great mood-lifter for the person at this workstation.

A Little Too Much Party

This dog looks like he has had a little too much fun at a party, and has found the perfect corner to pass out! Not only is the ledge big enough for him to be comfortable, but the view on the other side is absolutely gorgeous.

A Little Too Much Party

Being tiny does come with its own perks. This snoozing puppy is a guest nobody would mind inviting to any of their parties. Whether asleep or awake, this sweetness is the life of the part!

Half On, Half Off

Sometimes, you’re almost at the end of your goal and you give up because you just can’t anymore. This dog sleeping half on the couch and half on the table looks like the poster boy for that moment.

Half On, Half Off

His posture and his positioning indicate that he was reaching for something on the table, and midway just decided that taking a nap is better than whatever he wanted to get.

A Visit to the Vet

Nobody likes going to the doctor. Not even cute little dogs. The treats that they get at the vet’s office aren’t enough to entice them into visiting the doctor whenever something is wrong.

A Visit to the Vet

This puppy here couldn’t stop his visit to the vet, but he sure found the perfect way to display his displeasure at being there. We bet even the vet thought his act was as adorable as we do.

Afternoon Nap

It seems that eating too much and passing out right in their food bowl is a recurring theme with puppies. Except this one didn’t even curl up all the way inside.

Afternoon Nap

Instead, he just seems to have dropped right where he was eating, at the edge of the bowl. Not to mention, the bowl seems to be a little too big for the puppy, and he definitely would have struggled to have his meal!

In the Palm of the Hand

Cute little dogs are just too good to be true. They can barely stand on their two feet, they slip all the time, and they have the ability to fit right into the palm of your hands, where they promptly fall asleep.

In the Palm of the Hand

This picture is perfectly timed! This little cutie is fast asleep in the hands of his owner, who saw one glimpse of this cutie and decided to adopt him from the litter.

Dancing With the Pigs

This photo was clicked by a photographer deep in the countryside. And it is proof that sometimes the cutest friendships are also the weirdest ones.

Dancing With the Pigs

The three little pigs (yes, we see the irony in this) seem to be fast friends with these two puppies. However, the funniest part of this photo was as a user commented — it is a photo of a dish! Bacon-wrapped hot dogs!

Flying High

An airplane is usually white, streamlined, and has wings coming out of its body. This puppy is also white, streamlined, and has his limbs spread out similar to that of an airplane!

Flying High

This position does not look comfortable from any angle, but the puppy seems to be enjoying his nap. Even his ears seem to have gotten the memo and are winged out just like a plane’s.

Upside-Down

The more you look at this video, the weirder it gets. But the biggest question remains — how did this little guy get himself into this position?

Upside-Down

This little puppy is all squished up between the couch, and when the owner found him in this extremely hilarious sleeping position, he quickly snapped a pic. A good guess would be that the puppy became a little too relaxed and slipped right into the crevice of the two cushions.

A Sleeping Emoji

One of the favorite emojis of people all around the world is the face with the tongue out. And it seems like we have ourselves the puppy equivalent of the absolutely adorable emoji.

A Sleeping Emoji

This puppy, who seems to have the most gorgeous coloring too, is far into the land of the dreams. We’re also guessing that his dreams must be of the boney variety because his tongue is hanging out in anticipation.

A Cozy Day

We just can’t decide who looks fluffier in this photo — the dog or the bed he seems to be sleeping on. Just one look at this little puppy is enough to make you want to curl up under a blanket and take a nap.

A Cozy Day

Just look at how Croissant (yes, that is his actual name) is sleeping with his legs tucked inside the bed for some much-needed coziness and heat.

A Basket Case

Human babies need rest, and end up sleeping most of the day. Just like humans, even little puppies have more rest than grown dogs and hold the amazing ability to sleep wherever they can.

A Basket Case

This little puppy found a perfectly well-shaped basket tub that can hold him in his entirety, while also giving him a little wiggle room to stretch. His little tongue and posture make him look like he’s a mascot for a little league team.

A Bed to Sleep on

In this photo, we can count not one or two but four puppies who didn’t make it all the way to the comfy bed to take their naps. Instead, the four furry animals have laid down their head right on the floor and dozed off.

A Bed to Sleep on

Only one of them has managed to get even halfway to the bed. But even he seems to have given up halfway there. Honestly, they’re so fluffy that they almost make the floor look cozy to us.

A Growing Dog

People grow all varieties of fruits and flowers in pots in their gardens. But, this person seems to have grown an entire dog from one seed! Jokes aside, this is probably one of the more unusual places for a dog to fall asleep.

A Growing Dog

Not to mention, the dog’s neck doesn’t look like it’ll be thanking him tomorrow when he wakes up. Hopefully, somebody will be there to give him a massage when he wakes from his slumber.

Shop ’till You Drop

There are very few people who love shopping. Most of them are just along for the ride, holding bags, checking phones, and if you’re a dad, falling asleep in corners. Just like this puppy did, only his place looks cute and fun to be in.

Shop ’till You Drop

Napping in a shopping cart and being wheeled around is a dream come true for a lot of people. Never has anybody had a more peaceful shopping experience.

One on Top of the Other

There is nothing cuter than a giant dog and a little dog cuddling together. Just look at this photo where this giant teddy bear of a dog is the bed for a puppy not even a quarter his size.

One on Top of the Other

We wonder if they’re related in any way, or just two pets learning to navigate their owners’ lives together. Either way, this photo is a total bro-fest of dog love!

A Puppy in the Pants

A person relieving themselves deserves three things — their phone to play games on, a nice and clean space, and some privacy. What they definitely don’t need is their girlfriend’s dog climbing into their pants while they are completing their morning rituals.

A Puppy in the Pants

This man’s girlfriend got a new puppy who promptly curled up in his pants and slept off while he was otherwise occupied. The only thing for him to do was to stare helplessly.

Bend It

Who says that the only people who can bend their bodies in all directions live in circuses? It turns out that some of these talented artists live right under our noses — our dogs!

Bend It

This dog has twisted his body so thoroughly that it is difficult to understand what he’s going for. Now he can proudly write in his bio — flexible dog, amateur contortionist. We can’t wait to see what other poses he’ll come up with.

A Guard Dog

If you’re looking for a guard dog, look no further! We’ve found the most ferocious and protective of them all — this little munchkin who has decided that his weight is enough to hold back all the thieves and intruders.

A Guard Dog

Hopefully, his prowess and danger will never have to be tested against the real world. We really hope that nobody attempts to open that door as he’s sleeping so peacefully. It definitely is a funny position.

Pumpkin Chunkin

This little doggy might be bite-sized, but his belly is something that you can’t help but want to rub. This absolutely adorable puppy looks like he’s having the best sleep of his life with his serene and calm expression.

Pumpkin Chunkin

We wonder what his dreams consist of. Whether they’re made of bones or just his owner’s shoes? Either way, it’s definitely something to chew on because happiness is best found in food.

A Reader

This puppy is the start of a new generation of readers — they’re cute, they come in all shapes and sizes, and they often fall asleep right in the middle of their reading!

A Reader

This is a position that a lot of us have found ourselves in over the years. Right in the middle of a long description, we often find ourselves watching that description play out in front of our eyes as we slip into sleep. Something similar seems to have happened with this puppy!

Caged Up

We all sprawl in our beds in different positions — some sleep on their stomach while some just decided hanging off the bed is the perfect way to sleep. This little doggo also utilized his sleeping area to try out a new position.

Caged Up

With his nose pressed to the bars and his mouth hanging half outside, he looks like he didn’t even string together a thought before deciding that this position was as good as any to just sleep in.

Open Wide

There is no doubt in the world that corgis are an adorable breed. These sweet little things have a way about them that is sure to melt even the coldest of hearts.

Open Wide

Just look at this puppy, who is sleeping without a care in the world. He’s spread out all over his owner’s lap, belaying a deep trust in his loving human parent. It’s hard to look at this picture without sighing in absolute wonder.

Too Big for the Bed

This dog’s name is Nande and once upon a time, sleeping below the coffee table was her favorite thing to do. However, she’s now too big for the space but it seems that it still remains her favorite place to laze in.

Too Big for the Bed

If her smashed-up face is any indication, this definitely isn’t a very comfortable position. But, we’ve all been guilty of holding on to childhood memorabilia, so Nande definitely gets a pass for this.

All Tied Up

Even after looking at this photo for a couple of minutes, it’s hard to decipher what exactly is going on here. The little legs, the paws, the torso — they all seem to be twisted up to form this adorable puppy.

All Tied Up

Nothing feels as good as finding the perfect position to sleep in. So what if this puppy’s position is a little weird? As long as it brings him happiness and sleep, all is well and good.

Dressed Up for a Night In

Who doesn’t like a cute set of pajamas to sleep in? But, no matter how amazing our pajama sets get, we doubt it’ll come close to beating this absolutely adorable ball of fur.

Dressed Up for a Night In

With his little black and white top, he looks like he’ll fit in right at a dog party as well as he does on this bed. It’s hard to look away from this cuteness.

He Is All In

This puppy has decided to live life on the edge. After all, who else but a daredevil would decide that this is a good position to sleep in? He really is a shoe-in!

He Is All In

Not only is he sleeping in his owner’s shoe, but he also has his entire face stuffed inside it. We can’t even begin to imagine what must be going on with this poor little pup’s nostril. Hopefully, somebody rescued him from his smelly bed.

A Leg Up

So many days just go by lazing on the couch with your feet kicked up as you surf the TV. On some of those days, that lazing turns into a full-blown nap. When you wake up from that deep nap, you may even forget what day it is.

A Leg Up

This little puppy looks to be in that exact zone — the sweet spot of sleep. A soft couch at the back, a leg up for comfort, and he’s set for the next two to three hours.

Too Many Cooks

Sometimes, you gotta get a little creative when you want to find a good place to sleep. When there are too many people in a house, you might have to sleep in unusual places just for the time being.

Too Many Cooks

This enclosure is a good example of the same, wherein this puppy decided that instead of haggling for a space on the grass, he would make his bed away from everybody — right in the food bowl.

Puppy Down

This is another example of a dog party that has gone too wild, or just of a dog that has no control of his own body while sleeping. We might never know the truth of it, but this certainly is a hilarious photo of a sleeping dog.

Puppy Down

While his start-off position looks to be a good one, it’s obvious he’s rolled over in his sleep and is now dangerously close to sliding all the way to the ground.

The Incredibles

Just like the Incredibles were a family of five taking the world by storm, this little group of five puppies looks ready to take the internet by storm.

The Incredibles

With all the five squished together on the bench for some much-needed sleep, they make the perfect picture of sibling bonding. The one near the bench’s start is probably the eldest, since he seems to be carrying the weight of his remaining siblings, even in sleep!

A Stand-Up Performance

There are certain people who can fall asleep anywhere, even while standing up. The list includes little kids, people traveling in metros, and security guards. But, none of them could do it as well as this dog!

A Stand-Up Performance

The puppy is sleeping standing up, and that in such an aesthetically pleasing manner. This puppy has made the impossible possible — he has made this frumpy look into a glamorous one.

Right Under the Master’s Chair

Some pups are so attached to their owners that they will follow them everywhere. Even while their humans are working, these adorable pets like to hang around in their general vicinity.

Right Under the Master’s Chair

Right Under the Master’s ChairSometimes, they like to take a nap while they wait for their owners to get done for the day. This puppy has decided that the best place to wait out his human’s workday is right next to him, under his chair. Smart move boy!

Tired of Waiting

Who likes to wait for their names to be called at the doctor? It’s tiresome, and more often than not, we find ourselves dozing off while we wait our turn.

Tired of Waiting

This puppy also followed the same technique, only his sleeping place is much, much better than ours. The dog, Beowulf, fell asleep on the desk at the vet’s while waiting for his appointment. The only question is who put him up there?

Self-Care Sunday

A self-care Sunday includes some TLC for your skin during the day, and for your eyes during the night. Having an eye mask can help your eyes relax and give you some much-needed peace.

Self-Care Sunday

This little puppy might not have had an eye mask, but he ensured that he went for the next best thing — Eeyore’s ears! Not only does the toy make a good eye mask, but it also seems to work great as a pillow.

Writing the Piece

This is a very dangerous place for a dog to sleep in. Not dangerous for the dog, but for their human! The puppy’s face is on the keyboard, pressing down on the keys and most probably ruining this person’s work.

Writing the Piece

But, he looks so happy and peaceful, and the owner did take this time out to take a snap, so probably the damage wasn’t all that bad.