Small breed = another Biewer...they are a riot!
Large breed = Giant Schnauzer...had a mini for 17 years, he was wonderful.

For me it would be a chihuahua or English Bulldog.

Before I got my yorkie, I was looking for a maltese. I've always wanted a white dog. But my bf showed me Chewie, and I totally fell in love with him.

Bernese Mountain Dog. Hands down.

after my first dog died I swore I'd never get another dog, until I met the lovliest little critters ever, April and Ripley.
They made me realize I was capable of moving on so there is no other choice for me, just a Yorkie. All weekend I had to study and he snuggled his little butt right in beside me while I read.

I took his little face and said you just don't know how much your mummy loves you.
My friends would beat me with a very large stick if they saw how sappy I get when he gives me cuddles and snuggles

If I wasn't getting a yorkie, I think I'd get a Cavalier King Charles. My son and I think they have the cutest faces and the sweetest "Precious Moments" eyes... For a big dog, if I had a HUGE fenced in yard, I think I'd get a collie or a golden lab.

Definitely a poodle. I've always found them to be smart, easily housebroken, very gentle with everyone, extremely loyal pets, and obedient. Plus, I've also had a German Shepherd, and golden Lab with those same qualities so wouldn't mind either of those.

For a small breed I would pick a papillon, I love their look and wonderful personalties!! I've always wanted a Cavalier as well but I'm afraid to get one do to their serious heart problems.

Middle size breed, cocker spaniel. I will probably always have a cocker spaniel and a yorkie in my life.

For a big dog, doberman hands down!! I love them. I would love to have another golden someday but I'm not sure I can deal with all that hair again.

My favorites breeds:

1. Yorkies <33 (I have 3)
2. Siberian Husky
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever (I grew up with one, but I couldn't bring him to college with me :()
5. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
6. Cocker Spaniel
7. Dalmatian
8. Border Collie
9. Australian Shepherd
10. Newfoundland

LOL.

Personally, I consider having a husband and children redundant, so we don't have kids. ;) :)

To answer the original post, for me, there was never a second choice. As cute as I found other breeds, the Yorkie was the dog for me.

A THIRD Shi-Tzu
 

Hi,
I had two Shi-Tzus. I'm crazy about them, but wanted a new "baby". Boy did I get one bossy baby! My Opie runs the show. I'm soooo glad I got him.:animal36

having recently adopted a bichon, i would have to say that is my choice. Poppy is just the most snuggliest dog ever, inspite of her 6 years of abuse before she came to live with me.

I would have gotten a Bearded Collie, but they don't exicst here in Iceland.
Yorkshire Terriers are my favorite breed, and the Bearded Collie, nothing else :D
The Yorkies are my 1# breed because of their loyalty, Fido is so loyal and i can always believe in him, he has helped me so really much through much and hard depression, and always been there when i feel bad, i can always hug him and he licks my tears, the best dog ever !
I don't love the breed because of their size or cause they are cute, just because of their personality , after that the looks come, but the personality is number 1, 2 and 3 :)
There are so many people who get a Yorkie cuz they are so ''little and cute'' and look ''like a doll'', i don't understand those people :confused:
They don't bark much (not my yorkie and my breeders, some of them bark but thats because of bad owners who don't raise them up enough), they have the softest fur ever, and i love brushing them , wrapping, showing and everything :)

The Bearded Collie comes next because they are amazing dogs, they are also very loyal,good for many dog sports, is much like the yorkie but bigger and with different fur, i havent met many of those breed but those i have met are amazing ! :D

Also i love the Rottweiler, sometimes i'm gonna have a Rottweiler, I want a dog who i can feel really safe with.

Probaby an Afghan because they are so elegant looking.