Cutest pictures of sleeping dogs in unlikely positions
A dog can bring endless fun to a family home - from their enthusiastic greetings to their delight at galloping after a thrown stick.
And these photos prove pooches are entertaining even when they're asleep.
Animal lovers around the world have been sharing snaps of their pets out for their count online - many in the unlikeliest of positions.
One dog was caught on camera napping in the car, with its hind legs pointing at the roof. Another adorable shot shows a tiny dog with its paws covering its eyes as it snoozes.
Out for the count: A dog catches up on its sleep in the car in an unconventional position
Just like a baby, this dog prefers to sleep with a stuffed toy tucked up beside it
Forty winks: The adorable snaps shared on social media show dogs will sleep anywhere
Flat out: This dog prefers to take a snooze while spread-eagled on its owner's bed
Check out that view: This dog is way too tired to notice the action outside the window
Dog-tired: A sleepy pooch lets it all hang out while taking a much-needed nap
Wake me up when it's over: This gorgeous pooch covers its eyes with its paws as it snoozes
Let's hope this family just has one dog - there's no room for another pooch to sleep here
Long day? This knackered pooch was snapped while conked out on the sofa
This adorable puppy was so exhausted after his walk that he passed out on his owner's shoes
It's safe to say that this litter of sleepy bulldog puppies are not morning dogs
This sleepy French Bulldog decided that her bed was just too far away and found a perfectly good spot on the floor instead
This pup looks incredibly uncomfortable in his bizarre position on the sofa
This bulldog looks surprisingly comfortable in this cardboard box he found in the kitchen
This pup figured he could get the best of both worlds and a midnight snack could never be far away
This golden retriever was asleep on the pillow but rolled off into this twisted heap
This sleepy puppy couldn't quite make it to his bed before passing out like the rest of his brothers and sisters
Quite possibly the strangest place to find a sleeping dog. But despite the nature of this, the pooch looks very snug
This dog is so out of it that he has no idea that he's rolled off and is pressed against a very uncomfortable looking table leg
This puppy has found a very strange place to sleep, hidden away behind a stack of DVDs
This dog surely can't be comfortable at all in this ridiculous position
Playing with this tennis ball was just so exhausting that he fell asleep with it still in his mouth
This pooch decided that a 'flower bed' would work just as well as his soft, warm bed inside
This little guy surely can't be comfortable in this position on the sofa
This adorable little puppy somehow climbed into his owner's shoe and fell asleep
This pooch had a bed but found pressing his head against the gear stick more comfortable
For most dogs the vets is a scary place, this dog couldn't be any more relaxed
This dog is going to wake up with a very sore neck after falling asleep in this position
This pooch passed out with his head on the side table, which will be covered in dribble in no time
This little guy was so tired from a long day that he ended up in this unusual position
Flat-pack pooch! This husky looks like he's been folded up into this strange position
This pooch was dreaming about tucking into a tasty sandwich and got things a little mixed up
Surely this can't be comfortable! This lab has somehow slipped off the sofa whilst staying asleep