Do you have a large dog who thinks that he or she is a lap dog, or a number of small dogs who all want to be on your lap at the same time? Regardless of what size a dog is, their human’s lap is usually a favorite spot to relax. And if you need proof, take a look at these adorable pictures submitted by the Dogs are Family / DogHeirs community!
“Getting home, and the first thing you get is a hug from your best friend? That’s love.” ~ Submitted by Aly Marie“Once a puppy, always a puppy!” ~ Submitted by Wdson Brum~ submitted by Patti Lyles Ward“Here is Bigger” ~ Submitted by Patience Prine-Carr“Reese just loves being a lap dog. Reese and Nina with Aunt Kaye.” ~ Submitted by Larry Reimer“When a shepherd thinks it is a lap dog!” ~ Submitted by Jill Plourde“My former husband and our first Dane rescue, Liberty, a deaf & blind Dane who really gave meaning to the ‘Great’ in her name.” ~ Submitted by Jennifer Gray“This is me and my English Mastiff, Cringer.” ~ Submitted by Sandy Sullivan“Colja tatranska perla, one of our three Slovakian cuvac dogs – loves to sit on everyones lap.” ~ Submitted by Nik from Austria“Here’s my lapdog! :)” ~ Submitted by Lili Ray“Murphy And Andy….lap dog and 130 pound Bernese Mountain Dog. Oh and Andy is 6 foot 8” ~ Estelle Goldstein Stein“One armchair, me, 3 dogs and a skunk.” ~ Submitted by Jodie Catlin“My sweet Kenzo always thought he was a lap dog 🙂 lost him last year, biggest loss ever!! ♥” ~ Submitted by Lim Schiphouwer
“Thunder is 75 kg and still sits on my knee.” ~ Submitted by Sophie Lovelock“Dante, a two year old puppy Presa Canario, is definitely a lap dog!” ~ Submitted by Steve, Redding, CA, USA~ Submitted by Rengin Gazioglu“Here is Bigger” ~ Submitted by Patience Prine-Carr
Submit your photos to Dogs are Family at team (at) dogheirs (dot) com. Make sure you add photos and tag your photos Lap dogs are family.
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