I love her clear bright eye, his intense stare and the fur detail. DOF is just right to get our attention on their faces.
I assume that you had low sun adding the overall redness. Even though it's realistic, I might have toned it down just slightly, but that's a matter of personal taste.
It's nice to see you posting again Hilary...one from the archives, I presume?
For me - honestly - the IQ is not there...at least not to the standard you have set yourself. The details look "fuzzy", even though the light and interaction are great.
Will PM you.