Reddit reviews Notes from a Dog Rescue in Progress

What a sweet looking dog! She looks like she could be part Shiba Inu, which is supposed to be a more reserved breed. I would want to know mainly how she comfortable she is with other people and other dogs. Sometimes dogs that have been homeless can be more selective in who they trust. In some cases, it can go as far as the dog being considered reactive, or dog-aggressive. Or, she might just take a while to warm up to strangers. Also, she might have irrational fears or preferences that are hard to explain, but she might not.

I read a story about a rescue dog that was terrified of everything at first. She overcame so much and is a normal, happy dog now, but still afraid of shadows in doorways. This is the book. (Notes from a Dog Rescue in Progress by Brian Beker.)

Even if you don't have cats or kids, it's good to know how she reacts to them, so you know what to look out for. It looks like she is ok with cats, since there's one behind her in the pic. Some people come across issues like resource guarding or separation anxiety, which are not unique to strays. However, a dog that has a higher anxiety level, might be more likely to act out. So I would look for a balanced temperament, unless you have experience or are willing to deal with these types of things.

She might not have good leash manners either. A lot of former strays aren't used to it, so they pull a lot when you're walking. It's something you should train, even if you have a large yard, since it's useful. You might try checking /r/dogs too, since there are a lot of different types of dog owners there.