I agree! I really miss all the big plots they used to do. It feels like they haven't really done one in a few years, which is a shame. They certainly did feel more roleplay-y than just the puzzle plots they've put out lately, with lore and everything involved and it made it so much fun.
i agree that much of the responsibility for how a dog turns out lies with the owner. however, all purebreeds are bred for desired qualities - to imagine that the stereotype is totally without basis seems a bit wrong. thats not about blaming the dog, its just about being realistic about what breeders were seeking. maybe its all 'bad' owners making them aggressive - or maybe their natural aggressiveness is appealing to 'bad' owners.
almost without exception when the question is 'nature or nurture?' the answer is both.