As much as I love all dogs, I would have to say dobermans are the best . There loyal , intelligent , obedient & loving. What do other ABer's think? Wheres Baldric when you need him ?
The best breed is the right breed for your lifestyle and temperament. The GSD is my favourite breed although I have five Lancashire Heelers and just the one GSD. Heelers are not the breed for everybody much as I love them. The GSD as a breed can do virtually any job required of it and are the most loyal and trustworthy of all breeds if bred, reared and trained right.
No such thing as "Best Dog Breed" I love our Wolfhounds but they certainly are not the "Best Dog Breed" for many people, most of the so called best breeds mentioned so far, I wouldn't touch with a very long barge pole, I am a terrier lover but then again it would not suite my lifestyle now.
I dont know how anybody can claim that a mongrel is a best breed, they range too far, from nasty, spiteful crosses to lovable adorable ones.
Horses for courses!