…Hillenbrand's robust yet empathetic illustrations make this unusually attractive. Comical and heartwarming. —Kirkus Reviews
Sharmat's perfect poochy perspective contains just the right blend of canine comedy and cynicism. Hillenbrand's pithy illustrations show a somewhat bedraggled mutt who indeed lives up to his title statement. —Publishers Weekly
Hillenbrand's colorful paintings have the same warm, spontaneous feeling as the text. Dudley is a wonderfully scruffy looking animal- skinny, flop-eared, and animated. —School Library Journal