I saw your camera bag and it did look like a haul... and as you said, getting that big dog into a car that will allow it is probably challenging too. Keeping up with all of that at once is probably a chore as well. hahahaha I'm sure it is worth it in the long run.

Yes, labs do have some similar characteristics and features rather they are black or blonde. My Maxx was pretty fat... hahhaa with long hair. Nice combo in my opinion. He was healthy but he loved to eat! Take Care my friend. =)