Snoozing Boxer Sculpt

Why are the personal pieces so much easier to start than the real "work" pieces? :~)
This little sculpture of Terra snoring away on her pillow will be part of an auction In Durham, NC. The Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue is holding their first annual 'Nub & Grub' to help earn money for their cause. I won't be able to attend, but I'm sending as much art their way for the auctions as I can! I hope it helps out.
This piece is about 5" long and 1.5" thick, and will be mounted inside a nice box frame.