The sculpture depicts a dog in a sniffing posture, with its head lowered towards the ground and its tail raised. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark brownish metallic appearance with varied textures that suggest the dog's fur. The work is mounted on a thin rectangular base, also made of bronze, complementing the main subject. The sculpture is in a realistic style, capturing the dog's focus and movement as if it were exploring its environment, and it is life-like in proportion relative to the average size of a small to medium dog.