RE: chessie or lab?
Too illustrate Tatonka point, I've own a goldie (actually my sister's dog). The dog was advertised as a great hunter from field/show lines but my sister, who cared nothing for hunting, went and purchased this dog on looks. This dog ended up a bust for hunting. Hard-headed, wouldn't stay seated, would always run off to another blind to greet people. I tried pheasants and ended up with two dead mice. Didn't range at all kept to my side or behind me. The best advice would be make sure you do your homework then re-check it again.