Hey Jim,

I think that it all is about degree. For example, I think that there is something very nice about a good tongue shot - it often shows an element of happiness and excitement in the dog. However, I have had some labs and other dogs where it was just clear that it was too much - for example, the tongue was absolutely lolling out of the mouth, flat and wide. The ultimate aesthetic was unattractive.

BTW, I love both shots you showed here. Just one critique, you might want to remove the collar/harness when appropriate. I think that they can be distracting on the dog's body.

Cheers
James