A single, medium-sized, reddish-brown dog, consistent with a Cocker Spaniel, stands on a paved surface in Byala, Bulgaria

A single, medium-sized, reddish-brown dog, consistent with a Cocker Spaniel, stands on a paved surface in Byala, Bulgaria. The dog exhibits curly fur, closed eyes, and an open mouth with its tongue slightly visible, positioned with its body oriented towards the upper right of the frame. It wears a dark-colored collar with a metallic tag, from which a light grey leash extends downwards and left. The dog's tail is raised and curves over its back. The ground is paved with interlocking rectangular blocks in varying shades of grey, beige, and reddish-brown, arranged in a linear pattern. Strong sunlight from an elevated source casts a distinct, elongated shadow diagonally across the ground from the upper left towards the lower right. A small, dark object, possibly debris, rests on the pavement behind the dog, and faint white marks are visible on the pavement in the lower right quadrant.