Loud barking little dogs are NOT good for emotional support.
I had a mini pin he didn’t bark too much there was a bigger dog around that he kind of clung to but he was a sweetheart and he was very loyal even though he was only eight pounds. I now have a Doberman, sweetheart, a little bit on the knuckleheaded side not mouthy at all steadfast and loyal and I appreciate her too. We’ve had a couple of Standard Poodles, a mutt or two but we’ve never had a Labrador. I have a few friends that have Labradors and they’re great happy dogs but they are just too destructive, and I mean that because I’ve seen what they can do. However, to their benefit... they destroy things with love in their hearts.