I need to have at least 1 Koolie and 1 Silken in my life at all times xD For a while, I used to think that I'd just have multiples of Koolies and Silkens forever. I started spending a lot more time with my SO's lab-mix and I really enjoy him (he's just sssooo different from Lugia and Circus and has many different talents and is good at things that Lugia and Circus aren't).... so that got me thinking, I'd probably enjoy tons of other dog breeds too!
I've already decided that I never want kids of my own - this just means that I get to experience living with many different dog breeds throughout my life.
Some of the other dog breeds I'd like to try:
Magyar agar - I heard that they were more "dog-like" compared to other sighthounds, very attached and AFFECTIONATE to their families, wary of strangers. They do "doggy" things like fetch and swim.
Borzoi - I'd love a giant Lugia! This was my dream dog breed back when I was 12 years old with a ratty "Dogs of the World" book, I'd obsess over their painting of the Borzoi. The ones that I've met were real sweethearts and a couple tried to be lapdogs. In person, they just have an amazing presence. I'd be so honored if I lived with such a creature and got to be in his/her company on a daily basis.
Belgian Malinois - I want to get one just to train. This is my latest breed obsession. I'd like a dog with even more drive and intensity compared to Circus. I like that a lot of them are velcro dogs and follow their owners from room-to-room (Circus is a lot more independent than that). I'd like to get a Mal someday and teach her to do absolutely everything.
Border Collie - sometimes I think that I'd like to try a sport-bred BC someday, but if I were to get a small herder, I'd rather that space go to another Koolie.
Borderstaffy - never met one in person, but I've seen videos and they seem like SUCH fun dogs! I love how fast, little, drivey, and affectionate they are.
Ibizan Hound - again, if I had a spot for a medium-sized sighthound it would probably go to another Silken. But I'm interested in beezers because of their goofy klepto-like personalities, and they are amazing jumpers. If I ever got one, she'd have to be a prospect for dabbling in sport, I'd love to try my hand at teaching a beezer long-distance disc, I bet they'd make absolutely incredible leaps once they got into it!
Dalmatian/mix rescue - I met this Dalmatian-mix a while ago who was in rescue and she was just the sweetest thing ever. Even though I just met her, she followed me around and laid at my feet while I was talking to her foster mom. They don't seem drivey enough to do any of the activities I'm interested in, but I do need at least one velcro dog in my pack (Lugia is more of a shadow dog - always near me but not usually touching).