I don't like this one. It' hard to see the dog, I have to guess where it's eyes are and seeing any limbs. The direct light is quite unspectacular and the flash created some ugly reflections on every metallic surface and in the eyes. I don't want to offend you, but that couch is really ugly. This is of some importance to the picture, as is is part of the background. There's almost more detail on the couch than on the dog. 2. Sorry. PM me after the challenge if you think I voted unfair on your picture.
I wonder what this would look like in color. The curls of the dog's "beard" could be very distinctive, but they are de-emphasized with the color selection.