Very cute looking photo and that how a dog should look if it as a good life.Look like a drink of water is on the menu with the look of is tongue hang out.Great shot and lovely natural looking colours and light.
Rob, I have a suspicion that you'd smell just as bad if you spend the day lying in the mud and sniffing dogs' butts. I have no forensic evidence that would stand up in court although I'm sure I could find an expert witness that would testify to the degree of your stinkage.
I can relate to this dog image ... my Labrador Retrievers are always attracted to mud. You are right about the smell too, but I'm sure the dog was having fun. Wonderful capture, Rob.
He smells okay from where I'm sitting, Rob. I think your exaggerating the odor. A nice capture of your four legged friend. Glad I'm not the one that has to bathe him.