You could try a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or a Labrador Retriever. Most dogs, as puppies, are hyper to some extent, as they are "children", as they mature, these breeds can mellow a bit, but a dogs temperament depends on a lot of factors, not just breed type. Yes, there are breeds that tend to be more "energetic" than others, but depending on how you raise them, and what their parents are like, etc. are also major factors to consider. "Water dogs" tend to be very driven, as they were bred to hunt, but you could end up with a very calm and quiet dog who doesn't like the water,(had a Golden as a child who was "pick of the litter" for field trial, co-owned with a breeder, who didn't like the water...go figure) but "toy" dogs were bred to be "lap" dogs, however you could end up with one who is "wound for sound", so to speak. (very hyper) There are dogs who, by breed alone, enjoy the water immensely, but there are also dogs who, due to their breed, shouldn't enjoy the water, but love it. I would advise looking at, and researching breeds AND breeders in your area. Some breeders will breed for specific traits that they feel are positive traits, such as lots of energy, if the breeder is involved in field trials, or looks, if the breeder is involved in showing dogs. You could also pick up a pup at the shelter, non-breed specific (a mutt) and find exactly what you are looking for. Sorry if this complicates your decisions, but my personal opinion is that anytime you get a dog, research, research, research! I am not an "impulse" buyer...which drives my husband crazy..(smile) Good luck!
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