You have a huge fan in me. I have two Miniature Schnauzers one black the other salt and pepper. Seeing that face I melt and remember my own girls. The black and white is perfect and captures what I know from many many many failed attempts to be a hard subject.
I was just in the puppy shop at I think Cordova mall, and they had a couple of these puppies there. I love dogs, and this is an excellent picture, so there's a double whammy right there. Very clear and the angle is good. Great job! Keep it up!
The lines of the carpet and angle of perspective add to the visual interest.
But ... I gotta ask. The choice to present your image in B & W was a good one, and lends a nostalgic feel. Curious, as to whether you shot this originally in colour or in B & W?
With the textures that are present in the setting itself, this one might lend itself to colour. Just a thought.
Good shot and nice work composing this one. Casey deserves his rewards for posing for this one. :o)