I recently bought a new house and I've decided that I'd love to have a dog. I work all day so he/she would be home 8-9 hrs per day alon. I have a modest sized fully fenced backyard that will be great for playing and exercising. I'd like a medium sized breed that is relatively easy to housebreak and train. I'm also looking for a breed that gets along well with cats. Ive done alot of reading and I am leaning toward a Boston Terrier based on their temperment and personality. I've also considered adopting a mixed-breed at the local humane society but I'd really like a pure breed (just a personal preference). If any of you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.