I think a viszla might be a good choice for you!
I think a Vizsla might be a little bit to high-energy for what she's looking for.
I always love to give out this youtube video - is it crazy that it makes me want my Vizsla even more? :lol-sign:
Are you fit enough for a Vizsla ? - YouTube
Not that Harleigh is the normal Lab, but V's are generally more energetic than her. Especially when they are younger-younger adults.... energy galore!
Someone who has had Labs was asking me about a Vizsla not long ago and here was a bit of what I gave her - maybe it'll help you! (will not you miles_mommy, I'm talking about the OP lol)
However, compared to Labs they aren't THAT much different. They are more prone to be nervous and they ARE really energetic. Even a tad more energetic than Harleigh and she has some energy.
They are also like a Lab in the fact that they are definitely a "velcro" breed. They absolutely LOVE their humans and generally love everyone else (but do require a TON of socialization - more than many other breeds).
Overall, they are a pretty healthy breed. However, seizures and epilepsy are concerns for many. As well as hip and eye, bleeding disorders, skin problems and cancer. I'm not sure just how prominent they are, but they are a concern.
They are also a very CLEAN breed, meaning that they most times don't stink and they just keep clean.
Plus, the one thing that I absolutely LOVE about V's is that there isn't much of a "spilt" between the show/field world... generally all the breeders have tried to maintain the true Vizsla look and maintain what they were bred for.
One major difference between the two is that they aren't AS biddable as a Lab. However, they aren't as stubborn as many other pointer breeds and they are a VERY, VERY soft dog.
Here are some resources if you want to read a bit more about them (and just take a look at how gorgeous her dogs are - OMG ♥).
Annian Vizslas - A Small Breeder Of Excellence (the breeder I've been in contact with for a little while)
Vizsla Information » Moonlight Vizslas
Vizslas: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Vizsla Health, Care & Health Problems
This is long, but very thorough. If you get the chance to read it, it is a very good read (and interesting... at least to me
).
http://vcaweb.org/download/Vizsla-Health-Survey-Analysis_Final-V3.pdf
(sorry for the novel, lol)