Most highly recommended.
The dogs are organized by general breed category (sporting, toy, working, etc), and by browsing through the book, one quickly learns where to place different breeds. The descriptions are generally accurate, although somewhat brief. Typical heights and weights are given (for either sex of the breed), but these must be taken as approximations. For instance, a male mastiff is said to tip the scales at 180 pounds. Yet it is not unusual for males of this breed to exceed 200 pounds of rambunctious muscle. So take the measures as a very general "rule of thumb."
One of the nicest features of this book is that it includes some breeds that are relatively unknown in the U.S. and/or not recognized by the AKC. Breeds like the Shiba Inu (from Japan) and the Kromfohrlander (Germany) are deserving of serious attention, and these and others receive that here. It is also nice to see the Australian Kelpie presented and accurately described as "capable of a lightning start and a quick dead stop." All in all, this is a very lively and engrossing introduction to the canine world. It's only fault (and a minor one) is that it does not go into as much detail on temperament as some other books do. Nevertheless, it is a book that any dog lover will turn to again and again, so it is well worth the purchase.