I would also choose the lab. I may be a little bias on this since I have the most wonderful lab on earth! Her mom was pure bred AKC but we are not sure about her dad. He was a "lab" but dont know is background. She is the most fabulous animal, with everyone, kids, pups, and cats. Sorry to ramble but my Laci girl is fab! she was raised with small dogs and has no idea that she weighs almost 100 lbs