What is your favorite breed based on....?

One person's delight may infuriate another. I love Westies because they are such happy little dogs that want to have fun and if you don't provide it they will. It is amazing how inventive they can be. Westies will demand attention, but also love to go off and do their own thing. They love people, but they have lots of other interests too. They learn very quickly and sometimes will outsmart you. They also like to change the rules. So in obedience they may do the exercise correctly or add their own twist to it-which always makes me laugh. They need clear limits, and I'm good with this. If you are very permissive and let bad behaviors slide, the Westie will walk all over you. You need to be firm, mean what you say and back it up. But you should never be nasty or harsh with them. They are active little dogs and I like that. Their main purpose was to 'go to ground,' this means they had to have the courage to follow dangerous prey into a confined area. This courage and determination that was bred into them is still strong today-I LOVE that. They are a thinking dog, yet still very loyal and willing to please from that loyalty and adoration they have for their owner. This is why Westies are my favorite. English Springer Spaniels are a favorite too, but I don't have enough room to continue typing. =(