Thanks to John Lee for sending in this splendid picture of his golden retriever, Max. “I think Max sleeps head and shoulders below the rest,” says John.

What is Max dreaming about, we wonder? A day when dogs will no longer be subjected by man but will run their own cities? Or just chasing a rabbit?

Send your pictures of sleeping dogs, or indeed sleeping cats, to us at mail@idler.co.uk. Please give your full name, location, name of dog, age of dog and breed, if any.