I have to put my vote in for Pugs. I know they can't run, swim and play like Retrievers or Labs (which, I think are GREAT family pets), but as far as temperment goes my Pug is a doll. My 11 yr old dresses him up and puts beads around his neck and he struts all around the room. He's always ready and willing to be cuddled and I have yet to find anything negative about his personality. My Basset/Lab Jeffrey is a sweet guy, but because he still has a tendency to jump on you when he's excited, I don't allow him around small children. In a law-suit society I don't want to take a chance on any type of injury to a child. My daughter was yelled at the other day because Jeffrey got away from her and a child was trying to play with Jeffrey. When Jeffrey jumped the child was frightened and of course the mother was angry. I talked to the mom and calmed her down by convincing her that Jeffrey meant no harm. I still don't want to take that chance. So now, my daughter is not allowed to take him out without me. Sorry, this is off the subject.

By the way, Daisy's Mom and tatsxxx11 since Jeffrey is a Basset/Lab mix you each have found 1/2 a soul mate