What is the best breed of dog?

There is no best breed of dog, but there are a few breeds that are best for you and your living situation. That’s different for each person and can’t be answered here. I love when people come to me before choosing a dog because you cannot override innate breed tendencies. As an example, if you are a sedate, calm person who is a bit of a couch potato, choosing one of the high energy breeds that needs a slew of exercise is asking for trouble. You will wind up with a dog with all kinds of behavioral issues and both of you will be a lot unhappy. So, picking the right breed for you is super important. There is no best breed, but there is a best breed(s) for YOU.