We have a rescue golden now that we really love. Great disposition, loving, and still playful at 9 yrs. However, I have to say my favorite is still our cocker we lost last Sept after 16+ yrs. A great dog, very friendly, loving, and always knew when to be at the back door to meet me when I came in. She would usually go to the front window and sit at the time she somehow knew I normally arrived and then race to the back door to greet me when I came in.