I usually keep more of the common varieties than pure breeds. I've gotten lucky with some cats and dogs that have really great personalities that way.
This is the best picture I have ATM. >.>

Charlie on the other hand, used to be the coolest cat. He was one of the kittens we raised, gave away and then had to take him back after he attacked a kid in bed, supposedly without being aggravated

. I took him back because they were going to kill him. He used to be super skittish when we first got him back and the slightest thing would send him running. He calmed down after living with us for awhile but he still hates children.
He's an outdoor cat and long hair so I had to leave him at the farm while I went to school. I'm going to try and get a place I can bring him when I transfer this year.
Plus he does stuff like this.
Pickles is the family dog but he's got a sweet personality. Getting a bit old so he's gone pied in the face since this.

I need to update my pics, all the ones I have are old and for some reason B&W.
Then there is Jen.

This is a wild cat the neighbor dog brought home, she is sweet but she's not half the mouser Charlie is.