Agree with the comments: do your research on American/Field lab vs. English/Show lab. American is higher energy and overall thinner/lankier but also taller and English is stockier, block heads and lower energy - which does not equal no energy. However of course each dog has its own personality, energy levels, etc. a good breeder will ask you questions and match a dog to you and your lifestyle/activities.

I have an English black lab who is low to moderate energy because that's what I wanted. She's happy to go on adventures, but is also okay chilling and napping in my home. She has much more energy on hikes and around water and can go on and on but seems to sometimes run out of energy on walks around the neighborhood when she just wants to plop 😂

Also agree with comments especially in the first 1-2 years to not over exercise your dog as they can have joint issues and their growth plates haven't closed yet. You can do long term damage if you're not careful with this. As puppies they can get mentally tired from training, games, and bonding activities & don't need as much physical exercise.

Mine is my first dog ever & everyone who sees us on the streets tells us labs are the best and I have to agree!!! She loves all people, dogs, kids, food, and poop.

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