Looking for the Head of the Bed
Every one has observed that dogs, before they lie down, turn themselves round and round, which has been facetiously called “looking for the head of the bed.” Those who have had an opportunity of witnessing the actions of animals in a wild state, know that they seek long grass for their beds, which they beat down and render more commodious by turning around in it several times. It would appear, therefore, that the habit of our domesticated dogs in this respect is derived from the nature of the same species in the wild state.—Mr. Jesse.