I've had 4 chocolate labs and now have a GSP. For the most part, their personalities are similar in my opinion. The GSP was VERY strong willed as a pup (up to 12 months), but after some training and working with him, he has turned into one of the best dogs I've ever had. Extremely smart and loyal. LOTS of energy, but at the same time his favorite spot in the house is asleep in the chair with me. Ours is just a family dog and he excels at that. but, he would be a great bird dog no doubt.

This pic is from last weekend, he will be 2 yrs old in late October. He Loves the water, more-so than any of my previous labs.

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