Excellent with the B&W approach. Great contrast and tonal range. Excellent sharpness and focus. Best part of the photograph is the expression on the puppy, quite priceless.
What a sweet candid-style image. I really like the way in which the girl is so relaxed and comfortable and the dog is perched upon her. It clearly shows a bond that is familiar and warm. The choice for black and white is good as it let's the focus remain on the eyes of both rather than on the furniture. Background is reduced in impact by being black and white which is a good thing in my opinion. That said, whilst this is a lovely picture, like most in the challenge, for ME it's one that will always hold more interest for those who know the subjects than it will for strangers.