These ratings are only meant to be used as a general guideline for selecting a dog. There are no guarantees that the dog you buy will fit the standard characteristics for that breed. One other thing to note is that this book was published in 1983, and the author has not written an updated version. Most of these facts are still relevant today, but you should remember that certain breeds that are recognized by the AKC today, were not recognized in 1983 and therefore, they are not mentioned at all in this book. This is a very good book to familiarize yourself with the different personality traits of different breeds.
Dogs are very interesting animals, with traits that cross all over the spectrum.
Write your own opinion. Great deal of depth. Features only AKC breeds. The biggest problem facing dogs today is a lack of commitment on the part of their owners.