It sure is hard to compete with a yellow Labby pup for the "cuteness" factor, but I've had two Labbys---one black, one chocolate. I always thought of flat-coated retrievers as "Labs with long hair". They certainly are as energetic, water-loving, and from looking at the album, good "holiday" sports! I hope you have many years with your dogs! Many tummy-rubs and lots of bones and hugs!