Labradors are great dogs, but they do have some drawbacks as pet dogs that should be considered before getting one as your pet. They can be mouthy and chew things up, especially when puppies. Labs do shed and some can shed quite a bit. Some Labs can suffer from separation anxiety if they don't get enough attention. Labs need lots and lots of exercise and activity. If you get one of these dogs be sure to plan to run and play with them for a good amount of time every day. It helps if you have a big yard for them to explore and run around in as well.