Angel's coat looks like she could part yellow Lab or Golden retriever. Either way, she is a family dog and they pick out one in the family to be close to. Victoria is that way about me. She the smartest and the sweetest dogs I've ever had and also the first female. I won't have another male dog. I know what you mean about Angel being special, Victoria is special. I got her from the Animal shelter here. It was the best thing I've done in a long time.