lol don't let that make you believe they are all like that

Our last one was fab just like your v.good neverput a foot wrong, our new black lab puppy (well just turned 12months old) has had his chewing stint; table legs, cupboard handles, skirting boards, bed, doors, carpets.... and he was left for no more than 2 hours a day an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon

They are VERY good dogs when trained properly, or when you get a good one lol, but end up with a mischevious one and god help you, coz as i say they are very bloody clever

But even with all that i wouldnt change him for the world, hes a proper character and keeps us all entertained and busy thats for sure!!!

Our little cheeky chappy:


As for which breed, it all depends what you want, do you want a dog you can take for long walks if you ever feel like it, coz smaller dogs you can't obviously...i personally would sit down and write down all the things you do and do not want to do with/want from a dog, then see which breeds would suit you