I've had many goldens and labs! They're both great breeds, but they definitely do have different personalities. Check this out:
Labs vs. Goldens
Goldens: NEED attention.
Labs: WANT attention.
Goldens: MUST be touching you at all times.
Labs: WANT to touch you at all times.
Goldens: They must be Catholics – they understand the need to confess their guilt.
Labs: They must be Protestant – What guilt?
Goldens: If they had a job, they’d be a social worker.
Labs: If they had a job, they’d be a standup comedian.
Goldens: If they could speak, they’d constantly say “I love you.” And if you come home and find a lamp is broken, they’d say “Broken lamp? I must have done it. I know I was outside the whole time, but I must have done it. Oh nooo… someone’s unhappy.”
Labs: If they could speak, they’d constantly say “Love me.” And if you come home and find a lamp is broken, they’d say “Broken lamp? I did it. I was having tons of fun. Want to see me break the other one?”
Goldens: Hang on you.
Labs: Body slam you.
Goldens: Long hair in your food, on your clothes, on your couch.
Labs: Shorter hair in your food, on your clothes, on your couch.
Goldens: Brush daily.
Labs: Wash and wear!
p.s. If you get a lab, make sure you're ready for TONS OF ENERGY 24/7!!