Splooting

A splooting dog
"Pancaking" redirects here. For the structural failure phenomenon, see progressive collapse.

Splooting is lying in a spread-legged, prone posture. It is typically performed by four-legged mammals such as dogs and squirrels when they wish to relax or cool down. It may also be known as frogging or pancaking.[1]

Behavior and function

Dogs may adopt this position to relax, stretch, or to relieve pressure on the spine. It is especially easy and natural for young, flexible dogs and dogs with short legs such as corgis.[1]

Because dogs cannot cool themselves efficiently by sweating,[2] they may use this position to cool their bodies by hugging a cold surface such as stone or tile.[1]

Other animals that have been observed splooting include squirrels, bears, cats, rabbits, raccoons and marmots.[3][4]

  • A squirrel splooting on the pavement
    A squirrel splooting on the pavement
  • A splooting white Siberian cat
    A splooting white Siberian cat

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Lisa Marie Conklin (6 July 2023), "Why Do Dogs Sploot? Veterinarians Explain the Cute Canine Behavior", Reader's Digest
  2. ^ Anna Burke (March 26, 2024). "Do Dogs Sweat?". American Kennel Club.
  3. ^ Matthew Cantor (12 August 2022), "City tells New Yorkers: don't panic about 'splooting' squirrels", The Guardian
  4. ^ Sarah Kuta (July 5, 2023), "Why Are Squirrels 'Splooting' on Hot Days?", Smithsonian, retrieved August 8, 2023


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