Sleepy pug Rodney among country's tiredest pets

Little Rodney was snapped by his owner sleeping on his back in his basket at his home in Bridgnorth.

He came seventh in the photo competition run by MattressOnline.co.uk

His owner and mother-of-three Kim Plant said she was thrilled that he had made it into the top 10 finalists.

The 32-year-old said: "Rodney is a lively five-month-old pug who is into everything.

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"He tires himself out and then sleeps in his basket at night on his back - legs usually up in the air.

"He is teething at the moment so he really enjoys his chew and his toys which he takes to his basket when sleeping.

"Both me and Rodney are thrilled to bits he's been named as one of the nations sleepiest pets."

The company searched nationwide for pet owners to send in funny or cute photo of their adorable sleepy companion, to be in with a chance of winning the prestigious title and pet shopping vouchers.

Hugo, an 11-year-old Kings Charles – Pug cross from London was judged to be the sleep champion.

The competition coincided with the retailer carrying out a survey into pet sleeping habits.

Almost half of those taking part said that the most common, unconventional place for dogs and cats to sleep in the home was the sofa, while 43 per cent said their owner's bed and 12 per cent of owners admitted that their pet curls up for a kip on the kitchen table.