I grew up with an assortment of dogs: beagle, black lab, rottie.
I loved all three. My favorite was the black lab, though. He was given to me as a puppy for my 8th birthday. He'd follow me everywhere and we formed a bond. I loved that fucking dog and he ended up getting heart worms. :'( I didn't even have him for a year. He was still a pup when he passed.
I haven't had a pet since 2003 when my rottie passed.
If I were to get a dog I don't know what breed I'd go with because I love so many types of dogs. Ideally, I'd go with a puppy so I can bond with him/her as he/she gets older, but I'd take an adult too. Just wanna share the love.
I plan on getting a puppy and a kitten, actually. At the same time. So they can friends while I'm out. So it'd be best to get a small dog, not something that can crush the cat I've been looking at corgi's and while I'd love a beagle, they are too noisy for apartment living.