I'd check out Cavalier King Charles Spaniels,(see Molly my avatar). They are very friendly, not hyper, need some grooming (ears) but not a lot. They are not yappy or nippy and love walks but are also content to curl up beside you in the sewing room. There are four distinct colours, white/goldy brown (Blenheim), tri-coloured, ruby (reddy gold) and black and tan (that's my Molly). She rarely barks, will not drag you around the block or eat your grandchildren. Just a great little pet.