Roaching is when a sighthound lies on their back, legs in the air — basically sleeping upside down. Why do they roach? 1. Sighthounds often roach because it allows a full release of the back and abdominal muscles, decompression of the spine, and relief of tension. It may look weird, but their flexible spine and long lumbar section make this position very comfortable for them. Roaching also helps with body temperature regulation. 2. Roaching happens only when a dog feels safe. (I’ve also heard that cats allow belly touching only when they fully trust you 🙂.) A dog won’t expose its weakest points — the belly and neck — if it feels threatened in any way. Roaching means the dog is relaxed, feels safe, and is comfortable in its environment. Guardian and herding breeds whose job involves watching flocks never sleep on their backs. They manage to doze with one eye open in case they have to jump up in a hurry. Form follows function even in sleeping. Some bloodlines roach more than others. Roaching should not be interpreted as pain, “being broken,” or something being wrong. They love sleeping in this comfy, unique roach position. ''The only danger of a dog asleep on its back is slipping and falling off a bed because it feels so relaxed.'' Explains Mr. Klein Source: Academic study on dog behavior and postures, American Kennel Club explanation of why dogs sleep on their backs

Do you make them wear clothes? Mine starts to feel cold when the temperature drops below 0 °C.