Bruce, wish I had such a splendid sleeping dog, lol. Perfect render again. If this will be your entry for the current contest: Good Luck with it, Buddy!
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The colour palette selection/choices, work well overall. And in particular, with your choice for the background.
Clean render.. good good stuff.