Some friends of mine have Springers. They're delightful dogs, not quite as rowdy as the Labs (my Labs at least).
I say that, but my older Lab is sleeping comfortably and calmly on the foot of my bed where I've been fighting the 'flu. She's been my constant companion.
Her naughty little sister romps all over the bed and tramples me and the cat, she is in my husband's custody downstairs . . . .
Labs are great dogs. My sister is getting her lab puppy in a couple of weeks. I think springers are kinda like a middle sized lab without the tail, but puppies are puppies no matter what breed. Should be fun. Best wishes fighting the flu!