I love runts. I love pretty much all animals so I can't really pick a favorite breed but I've found in both dogs and cats that the runt of the litter is more feisty and loving than their siblings.

My favorite kind of dog is one that has a happy wagging tail and slurpy tongue that loves to lick you!

Our last dog was a rescue dog. Part black lab and who knows. One vet said she might be aussie cattle dog for the other part. 50 pounds. She had survived by being a scrounge, so early on had to keep food way up. Settled down over time. Liked to retrieve balls. Had to run her every day to use up some of the energy. Had the lab temperament, and loved the water. Probably 5 when we got her. Lived to 15. Just a great dog, was Molly.

I have a Cairn Terrier. In 12 years he never comes when I call him unless I'm holding food. When I come home though, he is gloriously happy to see me. He accepts help now grudgingly, not as quick as he once was. I've had all kinds of dogs, I love this one the most I think.

I've got two Shih Tzus, and they're my best little buddies, having been with me through some very rough times.

I have a pug and a black lab and they are both so awesome! I desire to add a Newfoundland to the mix!

Mine

Very fond of well bred dobermans and sighthounds.

The non lickin kind.

I've always loved the Malamute... But any wolf-high-bred would be awesome too.

Tibetan Mastiff!

OPDs.

(Other people's dogs.)

Border collies, compared to them all others are just dogs. Intelligent, independent, willing to turn everything into a game yet totally loyal with the ability to teach you a thing or two as well.

I like big dogs, the kind you can play with. German Shepards, Collies, Irish Setters, St. Bernards, ect.

cats

Pit bull

Mine

While I have never "owned" a dog, I do love them. I am particularly fond of Pomsky (Pomeranian/husky mix), Corgi's, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and Whippets though all these may not be appropriate for my allergy. I have an allergy to dog fur but can tolerate dog hair, so when I was young my parents had an Airdale. It was a huge dog, but I loved it.

Never have a favorite kind to me are like humans from different cultures. In the 70's when I worked in an advertising agency there was an advertising why a common dog was the best dog and it listed 28 different attributes that were tops in other breeds. Very convincing ad. If I were to own one, has to be big dog. But the last boxer with my daughter destroyed my apartment. He imitated a little peki-poo that will come running and jump into the ottoman. His jumping into the ottoman destroyed the damn thing. He was kind of too much energy to not be clumsy. I am babysitting my sister's 3 chihuahuas all ladies. 3 different sizes. the little blonde, the fat girl and the lone wolf alpha female. They adore me and so do I but I don't know if I want to become a slave to something all by myself. Cindy, Bella, Mia and their NYC cousin Angie.

Cats are best, but among dogs it'd be a German Shepherd - nice size, intelligent and best of all, those big fluffy ears.

I have a pug and a black lab that are both great dogs.

All my best dogs were mutts. Brutus was a big sweetie who looked exactly like a German Shepard but was all black with a white chest. Charlie was part Poodle but had crazy long legs and was epically clumsy. I still live dogs but I've switched to cats. Hitch, (pics in my profile) named after Hitchens of course; is the lord of all pussydom.

Labs are the ultimate dog in my humble opinion. And they're great with children.

Someone else's. I like dogs but have never owned one. I've walked enough while owners were out of town to know that poop picking isn't my forte'.

A Siamese cat!

Aesthetically, I love the Irish Wolfhound. But personality wise I'm more of the Old English Bulldog. And I know breed doesn't determine personality, but it does effect it.