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Certain dog breeds, like certain people, are lazy by nature - but there are no dogs that are truly maintenance free, if nothing else, you may have to pick them up to put them on the sofa. However, there are certain breeds that can be classified as true couch potatoes, requiring a minimum of maintenance and exercise, and who will happily curl up at your feet, on your lap or on the sofa, sleeping for hours on end, and looking really annoyed if you ask them to do anything.

If you're lazy, here are some possibilities:

- Greyhounds
Despite their speed on the track, greyhounds are petty much natural born couch potatoes. They need to let off a bit of steam with a dash around the backyard or the park every day, but with that accomplished, they happily settle down for of hours of napping.

There are many retired greyhounds that need good homes. After living exclusively in kennels, they will need to get used to the rules and regulations of the house, but given the choice between a cold crate and the sofa or bed, they'll make the right decision. Greyhounds are beautiful, graceful animals with wonderful temperaments, and are loving and devoted companions. Because their coats are short, they need little if any grooming, just the occasional bath.

- Pit Bulls
These dogs have a dreadful reputation, but in fact, most Pit Bulls are loyal and lovable - and lazy. If they come from a good bloodline and have been raised correctly - and sometimes even against all the odds - they are no more dangerous than any other breed. They need a firm hand, and need to know who is in charge, but once that is established, Pit Bulls are great dogs for the lazy owner.

- Bulldogs
They may look vicious and bad tempered, but most bulldogs are happy, lazy and lovable. Their short coats require little in the way of grooming, and their short legs require little in the way of walking. Older bulldogs in particular tend to slow down - the major problem will be the snoring and the drooling on your pillow.

- The Giants
If you have the space, many of the giant breeds excel in laziness. When you're that big, what's the point of moving around a lot? Mastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux (from "Turner and Hooch") and Great Danes have short coats, and need only occasional brushing and bathing - and they can be incredibly lazy! Beware, you may need to purchase an extra sofa!

- Senior Citizens
As dogs age, they slow down, just like we do. Certain breeds never seem to slow down, but others do at a very early age, so consider adopting a

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