I see you are in NY. My littlest girl's daddy" is on loan somewhere in NY to be used for studding. He's a lovely chocolate boy. If you are looking for a reputable breeder out there I can ask my connections. My girls are both registered and the kennel we got them from is quite well connected in Canada and the US.
I have a lab as well, and yes she sheds!! But I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. The disposition of the lab is so gentle, and like the other poster mentioned, I can put my hand in her mouth and even take out food she is chewing and she won't bite. She is my