O.K., here's my go at it. Being a dog trainer, I also prefer dogs that listen, but I also like dogs that love me too!

1. Papillon
2. Standard or Miniature Poodle
3. Golden Retriever
4. Border Collie
5. Shetland Sheepdog
6. Boxer
7. Rottweiler
8. Doberman

Even though I only had five to choose from, I had to add three more. The Boxer, Rottie and Dobie may be too big for me, but they are wonderfully trainable and devoted family members! I know, I know, the boxer is no bigger than the golden (maybe taller) or standard poodle, but between these three, the golden and poodle win in trainability: they almost train themselves.