Bichon (Bichon Frisee - pronounced Freeze-zay)
My experience with these dogs is that they are very people oriented and make great companions, and they are quite smart! They are also great for people who have allergies, because they do not shed. Be forwarned that they will need to be groomed every 6 weeks because their hair is very curly similar to a poodle, and the owner must also brush this dog between professional groomings.