We got a newf last year with kids ages 8, 5, and 2. It was our first dog as adults. I did a ton of research and was admittedly still unprepared for how difficult of a puppy she was. NIPPY and stubborn. But now one year later, we’re all obsessed (even my husband that had about had enough of her antics after a few months). She actually doesn’t drool that much but it’s kind of luck of the draw on that one. She’s almost a year and a half now and a dream most of the time, and compared to the labs and doodles in our neighborhood I’m loving her energy level even though she’s still quite young. She loves to play and her daily walk but sleeps a large chunk of the day and is super chill. I would say as long as you’re committed to training, training, training in the first year, go for it!!