Dog Owners - Need Your Suggestions

I have had different breeds, german sheperd, doberman, rottie, cocker spaniel, mutts, and collies. I didn't choose them, they chose me....when I am ready to adopt I went to many shelters in three states as I was driving through. Took months, but each doggie pretty much chose me. I even walked away from the rottie because of their reputation and she had cage aggression but melted when I talked to her.....took my husband back a few days later to see her again and adopted her. Impulse was not there with any adoptions, I didn't know if the new family member will be big or small but had to be a female. My final selection after a lot of research was a long haired chihuahua. I have a great love for collies but have serious wrist and shoulder problems so grooming got very difficult for me. My husband and I are very happy with our pack of rescued long haired chihuahuas. All adopted doggies were fabulous, very well trained and just wanted to be loved again. I will always say adopt but not on impulse, let the dog choose you...you will know.