From gravity-defying stair naps to full-body sploots on the floor, these dogs have truly mastered the art of falling asleep in the weirdest ways possible.
Here are 10 Golden Retrievers who took their snooze game to the next level!

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The Staircase Snoozer

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Golden Retrievers are known for their easygoing nature, but this pup has taken relaxation to a whole new level—literally. Instead of choosing a comfy bed or even a couch, this dog decided that a hardwood staircase was the ideal spot for a nap.
With half of its body draped over the step and its legs hanging mid-air, it's a mystery how this position is even remotely comfortable. But if there's one thing we know about Goldens, it's that they can fall asleep anywhere, anytime, and in any gravity-defying position.

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The "No Shame" Snoozer

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Some dogs curl up, some sprawl out, and then there’s this Golden Retriever puppy—fully embracing the belly-up, paws-out nap life.
With legs stretched, head tilted, and an expression of pure relaxation, this pup looks like it just clocked out of a long day of being adorable.

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The Gravity-Defying Nap

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Golden Retrievers may be known for their intelligence, but this little one seems to have completely ignored the laws of physics.
Instead of sleeping on, say, a soft and comfortable surface, this pup chose to half-dangle off a brick ledge, head-first onto the floor.

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The "Half-Commitment" Nap

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Have you ever been so tired that you just gave up mid-action? That’s exactly what seems to have happened here.
This Golden Retriever started climbing onto the ottoman but must have thought, "Eh, this is good enough." Instead of fully committing to the couch or the floor, this pup has found the perfect in-between snooze zone.

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The "Suspended in Sleep" Nap

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At first glance, it’s hard to tell if this Golden Retriever is sleeping or buffering mid-motion.
With its back legs awkwardly dangling off the couch, front legs barely touching the ground, and head perfectly propped up on an ottoman, this pup has achieved peak “too tired to function” status.
