While many cats loaf, not all of them do it regularly. And since loafing is a sign of contentment and relaxation, you might worry that your loaf-averse kitty isn't happy in your home.

Some cats keep an elbow or paw visible and let their tail stretch out behind them in a partial loaf. “It might depend on what they’re lying on,” says Marielle Penyy, DVM, a veterinarian with ...

"We can’t ask cats why they loaf, but it’s likely to make them feel more secure and less vulnerable, as well as being comfortable and helping them keep warm," confirms Godfrey.

When cats assume the loaf position, it usually means they are relaxed, don't feel threatened and are getting comfortable. It may also mean they are trying to retain heat.

Cats have an average body temperature of around 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, a little higher than ours, which is approximately 98.6 Fahrenheit. Their fur helps keep them warm, and they also tend to ...

Harrison said the "bread loaf" is a sleeping portion where a cat "sits upright with their front paws tucked under their body." She added this position may reveal something about a cat's mental ...

And then there is this German Shepherd, who learned her favorite resting pose from the cats she grew up with —that of the compact bread loaf. View the original article to see embedded media.