I have owned many types of dogs and I have to say the best dog I had was a very calm Cocker Spaniel. She is gone now and we have two Golden Retrievers, which I adore!! They are still considered puppies at one year old so I know they will be every bit as delightful as the cocker when they get a little older. Right now they are like babies and have to have a lot of attention, plus a lot of discipline! But we think they are wonderful pets.