I too am not a real fan of the poodle... but I believe a lot of this is attributed to the dander issue as poodles are one of the few breeds without.
Maggie Mae is quite lonely since Dezeri passed this last summer and I keep the annoyance level high with Candy by talking about a new friend for Maggie. Anyone here ever had a Min-Pin? I have only seen one (personally) before and it had no idea that I was the bigger of the two of us.
By the way Boatman, that labradoodle whatever is a cute one, 4 shore!
Have never had a min-pin, but a friend of mine at work has two of them, and loves the breed. They are fiesty and strong willed, like some of the Terriers. Manchester Terriers are similar in nature and to some extent, appearance. A good one will cost a few bucks...buy from a reputable breeder, not just a backyard breeder, and definitely not from a pet store.
One of the best house dogs in the world is a Greyhound, and there are lots of them looking for good homes after retiring from the track. They are sweet, gentle animals, and absolute couch potatoes....VERY laid back. Already crate trained, housebroken, neutered/spayed, all shots, teeth cleaned, etc...Generally, you get them anywhere from 2 years old to 5 years old, depending on if they liked to race.