Labradors! As I type, one of those is pushing a large yellow jellyfish into my legs.
I like the gundog type in general, so there’s a whole group of dogs I feel especially fond of: short hair, medium to large, responsive, loving, and happy to interact with people, not too sensitive. I’ve had Labradors so far, but I’m pretty sure I want a Beagle some day.
I agree that individual dogs have a lot of variation and don’t necessarily reflect their breed’s expectations. And it’s very easy for me to love individual dogs, even if their breed wouldn’t be my first choice. There’s a pug, a Maltipoo, and a Belgian Shepherd/Boxer in my extended family. They’re all so special to me!
Also, this: “Out of the thousands of dogs I’ve met in my life, 95% of them were really good people.”