Meet Paningning: The Adorable Puppy That Loves To Sleep On Its Back

April 1, 2020

How many of us have hit a saturation point in our lockdown where we can’t really take anymore? Show of hands? Yeah, same here. I’ve been skipping rope outside in the mornings but it doesn’t help that the small courtyard of our rented townhouse is all concrete, so it very much feels like I’m skipping rope inside a prison. Oh to be able to go back to the days of non-essential trips. But if you’re like me, you’re probably on your phone or laptop a lot, trying to pass the time. So, let me give you something cute to marvel at for a while.

Remember the post of the tiny Shih Tzu asleep? Well, if you missed it, here it is again in all its adorable glory. This should definitely bring a smile to your face.

today is a perfect day to be happy. Good vibes only. ☺️ #paningning pic.twitter.com/C771EUpDA4

— The Real Paningning (@TPaningning) May 6, 2019

Paningning is the adorable pooch from the Philippines, who rose to social media fame after her owner, Janess Cua, posted pictures of the adorable, then-2-month-old Shih Tzu to a Facebook dog group.

Dreams do come true.. keep sleeping 😂 #paningning pic.twitter.com/RaE4hEEEFs

— The Real Paningning (@TPaningning) April 27, 2019

Naturally, people on the dog group lost their minds over the cuteness of the puppy, and the pictures quickly spread and went viral. The positive reaction to the photos prompted Janess to create Paningning her very own social media account.

Dreams are the best part of life.. #Paningning pic.twitter.com/ffSFvTuk6J

— The Real Paningning (@TPaningning) April 28, 2019

What prompted Paningning’s rise to fame was her preferred sleeping method. This little pooch loves to lay flat on her back while snoozing, and exposes her pink belly. It’s so irresistibly cute, you can’t help but want to photograph the sleeping dog.