We had Yorkshire terriers when I was growing up, and as an adult I had 4 rescue labradors, followed by a a little street dog that I rescued when I lived in Cyprus. She was brilliant, she was like a miniature yellow lab, and she lived with us in Cyprus, UK, Canada and then back in the UK again.
For the last 8 years we have had the bestest dog I've ever known living with us. She's a black labradoodle, and she's the kindest, most loving, gentle bundle of curls in the whole wide world - we love her dearly!