We had a Lab in our home for more than 35 years. I'm fine with small dogs but they aren't my thing. Same goes for cats. My present townhouse and age are no longer conducive to accomidating a high energy dog like a young Lab. They don't start growing up until they hit around 5. My daughter is a Lab lover as well and her latest is just over two. It's a wonderful dog, full of fun but either going flat out or asleep. The only in between is eating because if Labs have a downside, they are walking stomachs.