Either go to your local Library and check out a book on the different dog breeds, or go the local book store and buy one. Look at each breed and see what you like and see what would best fit your life style. After you decide go to you local shelter or dog pound and see if there is one there. If you decide on another lab remember that a lab mix will have alot of the qualities about them that you desire, as with any mix of a breed that you chose. If you don't want alot of grooming, try to stay away from the coated breeds. In the hound group there are plenty that i recommend. Foxhounds, Harriers, Beagles, Walker tree hounds. all can be a bit noisy, But do make excellent family pets, Greyhounds are big couch potatos. Check into a greyhound rescue. Just remember the dog breed you decide on should fit nicely into your lifestyle.