To be totally honest, and i'm whispering this, i don't particularly have a 'favourite' breed. Prior to Milo, i had Molly for 15 years, during which time she proved to be the most loyal and trusting dog i've ever known. I have 9 grandchildren and eight of them were born while Molly was alive. She welcomed all eight without fuss and grew to love them, and they, her. The softest dog on the planet, but fiercely protective of those she loved.
When i got her as a pup, i was told she was a miniature Doberman, and while she did appear to have some Doberman in her, Molly was a 'Heinz 57' dog - part this, part that and part t'other.