Battle of the Breeds

A large dataset shows that some dog stereotypes are based in reality, and others might be unfair characterizations

- TEXT BY HUMBERTO BASILIO GRAPHIC BY MIRIAM QUICK, JEN CHRISTIANSEN AND LEE LOTOR

DOGS CAN HAVE WILDLY DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES, which often vary by breed and size.

Although individual temperament matters most, larger trends can help predict which pooch will be meek and mild and which is most likely to bite the postal worker.