A domestic dog is observed resting, curled in a tight ball on a mosaic-patterned outdoor surface in Markurdi, Nigeria

A domestic dog is observed resting, curled in a tight ball on a mosaic-patterned outdoor surface in Markurdi, Nigeria. The animal exhibits a black coat on its back and upper body, transitioning to a tan or light brown coloration on its muzzle, ears, lower legs, and tail. Its eyes are partially closed, and its front paws are tucked beneath its chin, indicating a state of repose. The ground beneath the dog consists of irregularly cut pieces of light blue ceramic tiles displaying various geometric patterns (squares, chevrons), interspersed with fragments of speckled grey granite and plain beige tiles, all cemented together with a dark gray or brown mortar. A blurred, reddish-brown granular surface, possibly dirt or sand, is visible in the upper background of the image.