Looks like he is practicing to be a Bloodhound. I would say he is totally relaxed around you and your camera. Cool shot. I would like to see a color version as well.
His head alone weighs 35 pounds. The hugh paws are well adapted to digging out under the fence. His only goal in life is to eat more Bananas, potato chips, stale bread, fat trimmings, egg shells, broom handles, small turtles. Good shot!
Great guard dog pose - foolin' most of you who think Aww he's Cute! Yeppers.... Cute until you cross the line with him! And yes, a color shot would be nice - this is a very good shot
Tom