What dog? gives prospective owners a realistic portrait of dogs they may be considering, including positive characteristics and potential shortcomings. Readers will find illustrated profiles of 100 popular dog breeds (including several crossbreeds) that are complemented with a question-and-answer section that gives unbiased information on the suitability of each breed as a family pet, ease of training, exercise, grooming and more. Each breed is beautifully illustrated, while a colorful bar chart gives an at-a-glance look at seven of the most important character traits. -- Cover.