I think you'd be happy with a Lab mix that's has been bred with a smaller breed. I once had one that was an all around buddy, loved to go out in the boat and would go chase down a broken off bobber on command. I'm sure he had some english setter in him as he had long hair that was feathered and would point to boot. In his older years, I could take him bow hunting for deer with me and I would love to watch his reaction as he laid still when I would call a group of does in close. If my children grow up to be half as smart as that dog, they'll all do just fine in life.