Heraldry: A Dog Dormant

Monday, May 23, 2016

Is a "dog dormant" in an heraldic posture?

More to the point, is this a picture of a "dog dormant"?

Perhaps even more to the point, can that posture possibly be comfortable? (And yet, that's how he chose to sleep on my lap.)

David B. Appleton: I'm an Academic Herald. I'm not a "real" herald; I don't register people's coats of arms (though I can certainly suggest designs for those who might be interested). What I do is study, research, teach, and write about heraldry. And I like to share what I have learned about heraldry, hence this blog. I hope that you'll find it informative, interesting at least occasionally, and worth your time to come back. Got a question? Comments? Feel free to let me know. I'd love to hear from you. You can find my contact information in my Profile.

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