Technically a nice shot....good exposure and sharpness. Certainly a nice looking dog, but IMO there's really nothing special or exciting about the photo. The lighting seems nice and even, but somewhat flat...no nice highlights or interest. I would also prefer the dog's head to be more in the right of the frame - a little less centered. He / she really looks like a nice companion, though, and I think it's a good fit for the challenge. Hopefully the "no pets no kids" crowd won't knock you too hard!
Beautiful dog! I like the eye color so different. The weak point in this picture is the empty space on the left if you cropped a bit off it and maybe little of the bottom the dog would be much stronger.