I love my RIR BANTMAS they are so sweet and tame, they let me pick them up and hold them, they lay almost everyday and are beautiful. i got them from a local farm at three months old, they are about 10- 11 months old now.
I have other breeds but these are my faves.
I think a good breed is in the eye of the beholder. For me, so far I love my Brahmas for their large stateliness and dependable big appetites.
For friendliness and curiosity, I love Easter Eggers. And last but not least, I love the tiny cuteness of my Silkie, she's got so much spunk for something so little.