[Breeds] Is a Labrador Retriever the right breed of dog for me? If so, does it matter whether it's a chocolate lab or a black lab? If not, any other recommendations?

From the sound of it a Labrador is a really good fit for you and your life!

My girl would love to run around on a farm daily, and I could trust her to stay close to me, and that she would be able to accompany me in all situations. However as mentioned by other users this comes down to the individual dog as well as the training and the way you raise your partner.

The color is mostly preference, however you should not get a Silver Lab - and I personally would advice to stay away from breeders that focus their breeding effort on only getting chocolate pups. There is nothing wrong with chocolate Labradors, but a breeder should never focus on the color! Especially not chocolate as the color gene for chocolate is not dominant.

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