Labs are a great family pet. They’re not too big if you have kids, but have a big personality. The Labrador is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than they are tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant double coat. Labs come in solid black, yellow, or chocolate. The Lab’s ideal weight is 60-75 pounds. Their height can range from 22-24 inches high. Labradors are energetic dogs, and love to play hard. They are also big eaters and they need regular exercise.  If you don’t treat a lab right and don’t take them on daily walks they will become less playful, and overweight. The lab is a great pet, but be ready for the responsibility.