Honestly?
I probably wouldn't have a dog. I'd still just have cats. Abbey is the first dog I've owned since I'm on my own (25+ years), and boxer is really the only breed I considered based on past experience. I grew up on a farm and we had lots of dogs (19 at one time, once) and other critters, but our boxer was the one that stood out from all of the others.
I like boston terriers, but my friend has one and I get my fill of them from her. I also like frenchies (so ugly they're cute), but probably wouldn't get one unless I also had a boxer. I guess you could say I'm pretty partial to the breed.