One of Dave's favorite napping locations

Dave is willing to nap on just about anything. It's a good thing he isn't allowed outside, because one can easily imagine Dave napping on all sorts of inappropriate and dangerous things. Can't you picture Dave napping on an old tractor, or on the roof of a house? That wouldn't be safe. But even though Dave will nap anywhere, he still has his favorite spots. Below, you can see one of those spots. Dave thinks it is a good way to keep warm. 

Guest Appearance: Goldie, Volume II

Goldie is generally a pretty reserved cat, but like his colleagues Dave and Blue, he does have some propensity for goofy behavior. With even more flexibility than Dave has, Goldie can get himself into some pretty weird positions. Sometimes he wants to stretch, but sometimes he just needs more variety in life. Unlike Dave and most of the other cool cats to appear on The Dafe, Goldie lives in a one-cat residence, so he has to entertain himself a lot of the time.

The Conch, Volume VIII

One of Dave's favorite uses of The Conch technique is pressing his face and feet against the same surface. This provides an extra degree of comfort to Dave, because in addition to having the whole left side of his body resting on a soft, comfortable surface, he can also have his face and feet resting on another soft surface. What more could Dave want?

CSI: Dave, Volume XII

The cat carrier has been brought out from the closet a few times since Dave and Jack moved into their new home, and each time, Dave's reaction has been the same. He immediately puts his detective hat on, joined by his assistant investigator, Jack. Dave wants to know as soon as possible if he will be taking a road trip, or even a trip by air, or even by sea! He wants time to prepare himself for adventure. Jack approaches the situation more mare warily. He does not even like when the doors of his home are open, and certainly has no desire to go on road trips. 

Guest Appearance: Blue, Volume III

Blue is not a boastful dog. He doesn't think he is the king of the world, even though it might look like it in this photo. Blue is playful, has a lot of personality, and gets along well in modern society. But he also retains some of the characteristics of his ancestors. He is a sheep dog at heart, and he likes to shepherd his herd. That includes protecting his herd from any threats, such as teenagers riding bikes, or people wearing certain types of shoes. He is a good shepherd.

Like Clockwork

Dave is a creature of habit. There are certain things he does every day. For example, whenever food is being prepared in Dave's home, he visits the kitchen. If you start making some macaroni and cheese, or lasagna, or tomato soup, or what have you, Dave will come visit you. Sometimes he will make noises at you. Sometimes he will just stare at you. He doesn't ever get food out of these visits, but Dave loves food so much that he wants to be around it even when it's not for him. Plus, there's always a chance that this could be the time that he gets to eat it. 

Of course, as we well know, Dave has no compunction about jumping onto the kitchen counter when the opportunity arises. He knows he's not supposed to be up there, though, so he doesn't do it when others are there to see him. 

CSI: Dave, Volume XI

Even though Dave has been confined to a comfortable but restricted indoor space for the last year or so, he has not lost his will to investigate. He thinks there is always more to be found. That's why you can often find him peeking behind the same curtains and underneath the same pieces of furniture he has already investigated dozens of times. 

Although Dave knows he is a great investigator, rivaled only by the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Philip Marlowe, Dave also knows that he might have missed a clue the first time he looked somewhere, and he doesn't want to let hubris prevent him from learning something new. That's why he is snooping on the bathtub here, even though he has investigated it many times before. He knows that new circumstances might have altered the bathtub in some way, and he wants to know about anything unusual. 

Guest Appearance: The Fluff, Volume II

The Fluff spends a lot of his time resting on the floor. His home, unlike Dave's, has plentiful carpet, much better napping material than hardwood floors. Sometimes he will use the hardwood floors for stretching, because he likes variety, but carpet is generally better for naps. Dave would be ecstatic to live in Fluffy's house. Fluffy's house not only has more carpet, but it is also much bigger, providing many more napping possibilities that Dave could explore. Whereas Dave has one couch, one bed, and one chair, Fluffy has more than triple that many potential napping locations. Not only that, but he can also go outside and nap on the grass outside. 

The Plateau, Volume V

One of the greatest parts of The Plateau as a napping technique is that it puts Dave in a good position to scout any potential threats. Dave, like Mufasa and many other cats, likes to view his surroundings from an elevated position. In the case seen here, Dave conveniently located a pile of blankets, making for an extremely comfortable place to perform The Plateau.

Something Dave could not live without

Dave gets by without many frills. He doesn't ask for much in life. Having spent his formative years on the mean streets of Iowa, he knows he doesn't need much to survive. Even so, there is one thing he cannot live without, and that is food. Dave loves food. It nourishes his body, providing him with the energy he needs to perform to the fullest extent of his capabilities. Having readily available food allows Dave to focus on his napping. It allows him to take chances and be creative, bold, and brave, while never having to waste time chasing down mice or cheeseburgers. That extra time is what allows Dave to be such a great napper.