Two years ago we got a female mixture from the shelter. Very docile and retiring- the ideal pet for two older people. No bother at all. The vet guessed she was part Corgi, with some German Shepherd or similar. Big paws with a digger's claws, but rather low to the ground (definitely not dachs). Large ears, which give a clapping sound when she shakes her head and shoulders.

It took a while, but she decided we would do and started to train us to her wants and needs.
She demands clean, cold water- and barks at her bowl until she receives it.
Her food must be moist, milk preferred. The super quality dry food the vet says she should have is ignored unless milk or left-over soup is added.
Walks are a must. She has several routes which we must follow in turn- she digs in and is immovable if she doesn't care for your choice of routes.
She keeps the yard clear of squirrels and magpies, but ignores the small birds, which may forage around her with impunity.
No cats allowed, but outside the yard, she noses and rubs a big marmelade that lives up the street.
In the car, the rest between the front seats is her usual perch; sudden breaking or quick turns earns us dirty looks.
She barks when the mailman is next door- although she is indoors, all doors and windows closed. How she does this is a mystery.
She never bites, but follows any visitor around, barking, until she is recognized and given due attention.
Always has to get out in the middle of the night. Wakes us with the ear claps, or, if we don't respond, small yips, soon followed by sharp barks. After doing the necessary, scratches at the door, and pops back into her warm bed before one gets the door closed again.
Sadly looks at one at meal time, waiting for a treat, but never demanding.

A good boss in spite of all.