sharkus

The mad person in me says Weimaraner or Vizsla. I used to have a Weimy many years ago and though she was a lot of work she was very much worth it. Fantastic companion. I do rather like Vizsla's too. They are somewhat similar to Weims, but are a little smaller, and a tad less manic.

I would NOT recommend either to anyone without doing very in depth research as to wether they fit your lifestyle and home. I know a few in rescue due to people thinking the look cute and think they are a great fashion accessory, but get rid of them when they grow and they cannot figure out why the dog is chewing up their apartment (you don't take them for the long long walks they need to mentally stimulate them do you, you idiots!)

I have to also recommend a labrador retriever, preferably black. I am very biased however as we've a lovely lab named Lily. They are wonderful companions, and have a very good temperament.

Any puppy is going to be boisterous, but if you put in the time and effort then you'll end up with a wonderful companion.

jcapulet

If you plan to get a dog, I'd do some research on some breeds to see what type would fit best with your personality/lifestyle. Or, you could rescue one from the pound

I have a pug, they're laid back like me

Oink

I'd get a butcher's dog. They need a lot of exercise though.

Bleepedy Bloops

Yeah pugs are funny little dogs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuqXXT7VYo

Essex_Man

You can't beat a border collie period.

Piff Poff

I think anyone would say the same about the breed(s) they own. I would say you can't beat a chow - but then chows are not dogs, they are chows