I would definitely say Beagle.
Beagles are friendly, medium temperament. Akita's are not so friendly, but are good guard dogs. I wouldn't choose an Anika because I want a sweet, docile, friendly dogger with not too terribly much energy.
A beagle would be a good fit if you like those qualities.
But I have to recommend you just get a cat. Seriously. They are low maintenance, and a lot of cat needs are extremely loving, friendly, love to do trucks and be held.
Please consider finding a rescue. You can find them through your animal shelter, rescue associations, and you can search online. There's so many dogs that will never find a home, and you can often find a great deal on a "recycled" dog. ;-)