Herein is the only real weakness. This was written many years ago and needs to be updated. Only AKC breeds are featured at a time when more people are looking beyond the AKC and into unusual or exotic breeds. The number of AKC breeds has also expanded and continues to grow. More breeds are exhibiting the devastation wrought by 'puppy mills'.
Current information is essential to people searching out 'their dog'.
Other books include some of this recent information but none of them analyze with the depth and detail of this book. Using this book I determined that an Irish Wolfhound was a good match for me. I then went against his advice and acquired a Siberian Husky. Here the book was especially invaluable because it helped me to anticipate the challenges and difficulties this breed would present. Prior to deciding on 'my dogs' I read many books but found this the most helpful.