Sam,
Truth be told my dog is dead.
But no worries, I tubed him out.
Thinkin' shoulder mount.
Thoughts?
I think the should mount idea is selling your friend a little short.
Rugging can work with larger pets such as Echo
As always, taxidermist work is a fine art, don't go to some cheap azzed basterd.
I'd prefer a life like full size mount myself.