So ive been dancing around getting a dog and it seems like its time

26 years old and have finslly found a place in life to where I can own a dog. I've grown up around labs (deceased grandfather had his own breeding/kennel business for duck tours in Argentina.) I've grown up with chocolate labs since j was born but looking for some advice on an any local breeders or any input on bigger dogs. I'm not necessarily looking for a lab but any input helps. Another family member has a German Shepard that I'm obsessed with. A few past dog pics to help