[header] How to select a labrador retriever [title] Decide if your personality and lifestyle will be a good fit for a lab. [step] Labs crave company and stimulation, so it is important for you to spend lots of time with your lab and to invest time and energy in training your lab. Be honest with yourself about how much time and energy you will be able to invest in your dog. 
[substeps] Think about your how much time you spend away from home. If you are often not home due to work or other lifestyle factors, then a lab may not be the ideal pet for you.