re: Best dog you've ever owned

This is subjective

Standard poodle!! Want one?

I had a Collie as a kid that was the best dog I've ever had.

Currently have a 3 yr old Dutch Sheperd that is making a solid run at #1.

Catahoula's. They're loyal, smart, and protective. They can be high energy so make sure you have the time to give them the exercise they need, but they are great dogs.

I've had 2.

Lab. Current version although I had another one that was second best. Have also had 2 which were pretty much duds. These were all hunting dogs and pets.

Young labs are a pain in the arse though. They are puppies until at least 18 months old. As pets. They can hunt fine at a younger age with typical young dog mistakes but the shite they will do around the house as pets is not for the faint of heart....after about 36 months they mostly sleep and hunt if they are hunting labs but from 6 weeks to 36 months they may eat everything in the house including doors, windows, small kids and animals. They are a pain in the arse until they aint. They also shed enough everyday to outfit a couple just like them.

The great Sir Winston, a Soft Costed Wheaten Terrier

Golden retriever
Good at everything especially a protector door alarm and goofy jackass.

Corgi and Australian Shephard. Both smart, great dogs.

Boston Terrier