Golden Retrievers are really nice dogs that like to hunt
I don't have a dog but often meet friends who walk them.
German Shepherds are nice dogs as well. They're from Germany
Are they really from Germany?  My father had this species of dog in his youth. Do they hunt?
No, they're mostly used for military and rescue purposes
And what about dogs who lead the blind?
Those are good dogs too. They've been around since 1942.
Loyal and faithful. Dogs are mentioned in the Bible as being so, but there is also that negative connotation.
Domestic dogs have a lot of social-cognitive abilities
yes. they get along well with us. I went to a French painting exhibit and saw a dog in a few of the paintings