In the same way curling in a ball conserves heat, sleeping with an exposed belly helps a dog cool off. Since the fur is thinner around the belly and the paws hold the sweat glands, exposing these areas is a great way to beat the heat.
It's also a position that indicates a dog is very comfortable, leaving their most sensitive areas vulnerable and making it hard to get on their feet quickly.
A pup who's sleeping in this position most likely doesn't have a care in the world. It's common in summer months.
my dog sleeps like that sometimes. it means that they feel comfortable and safe since they're exposing their vital parts i think. they would never sleep like that in the wild too risky
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What Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Means
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Are you sure he's not dead? Looks like he has rigor mortis.
Are you sure he's not dead? Looks like he has rigor mortis.
Let's be honest: OTS (on this site)ITT undateable men