Not many labs competing in my area. in any sport. A few field bred labs here and there in dock diving and agility but considering they are the most popular breed overall (generally speaking) they are SERIOUSLY under represented in my town. Obedience is poodles and goldens. Sports are aussie's and tollers and border collies. flyball is well flyball mixes and bc's. Lots of aussie's in general.
A part of me wants a border collie. but i also don't want to be "that person" that gets a bc when they start dabbling in dog sports There is something to having an "uncommon breed" as well to compete with (especially as I have zero interest in actually spending tons of money and time to compete at any serious level). But...i do still want a bc. I think the size and flexibility and trouble shooting intelligence that interests me. I want a lab but I want a toned, well "put together" small lab (that is not totally field bred).
For some reason i can't stand aussie's. My first exposure was to some pretty nasty dogs. it's really too bad as I have a friend that breeds them!