The end is almost nigh […] well, at least the end of this book is almost near, to be precise. Here, we are finally at the final chapter of this particular volume. It was certainly a lot of fun for me to write this book, as I was able to dive somewhat deep into the world of dogs, which is a world I’ve been an avid fan of since I was a kid. I must have read hundreds of books on dogs and various dog breeds and attended several dog shows in both India as well as the US. And I plan to continue attending some more shows in the days to come, I have also gone on short trips and visits to meet with several dog breeders—it's always fun to go meet a new or unique breed. In short, I really do love dogs—they are such wonderful beings and companions, that life is truly unfathomable without them.

The whole idea behind this book was to write about certain qualities that I believe are qualities leaders ought to have, in order to be exemplary and effective leaders. I attempt to show you how we can learn about those qualities by learning about dogs. I have essentially described various dog breeds and attempted to showcase how they embody the qualities that I consider essential for leaders. Through the various chapters in the book, I have endeavored to introduce you (i.e., the swashbuckling reader) to a variety of dog breeds, some of which you may have already known about, but I bet there are many breeds in here, which you’ve never heard about, and now after reading the book, you have. As I’ve alluded to in several places in the book, many dog breeds actually would have fit into multiple chapters throughout the book, but I intentionally wanted to focus on unique breeds per chapter, instead of using the same breeds throughout. Otherwise, honestly, I could have probably written the whole book with just seven dog breeds, that is, the titular five and maybe a Shepherd or a Retriever to round up a magnificent seven. But I also want this book to help people learn about the many wonderful dog breeds out there in the world—there are loads more that I simply couldn't even begin to cover in the book.