another question-this time about getting a dog

My husband and I are getting a little aby kitten, and then we are
thinking we might want a puppy. The puppy would mostly be my husbands
dog. We are looking for a dog that has a mellow disposition, medium
sized to large, and won't bark too much when my husband is gone for
the day. He works for 5 hours daily, and the dog would have to be with
the cat during the day. I will be in my office all day, but the dog
will not be allowed there. Any advice on which kind of dog might be
best for us? We have a relatively big house with a yrd and we are
going to crate train and do obediance school. We definitely want a dog
who can get along with cats, too. Advice on breeds?