I like cats and dogs. We\'ve had both. I\'ve met lots of mutts that were perfect family pets, very sweet and loving, so it\'s very hard to narrow down what breed of dog is best. However, if only going by generally-accepted traits and appearances, I am a fan of the Husky\'s beauty and strength, and of the heroic nature of such breeds as the Newfoundland, Golden Retriever, German Shephard, and Rottweiler. There was recently a cocker spaniel cited for its scientifically-proven ability to detect cancer and its location on the body (specifically skin cancer), which saved a man\'s life by detecting the problem spot months earlier than any of our technology. Most dogs are capable of pretty impressive things.