While humans are conceptualized as extremely different to dogs in terms of anatomy, this riddle notes that monkeys naturally sit like one and move like the other. Monkeys are compared to humans when seated on the ground. However, when walking, running, or climbing, they are said to move like a dog. This riddle highlights monkeys as an animal with a unique set of natural postures. The riddle may also draw a connection between humans and other members of the animal kingdom often perceived as distant.