+1 for German wirehaired pointer/Drahthaars. Different breed standards technically, but great dogs. If really focused on the family aspect, I'd consider leaning to the GWP lineage because they may have less a bit less drive for fur-bearing animals, which could be bothersome depending on whether you live in the country, burbs, or in a city. Probably not much of a difference though because any dog with decent drive would want to get after squirrels, rabbits, etc.
All in all I love the breed, but you can't rule out labs if you want an all around great family and sporting dog.
If you want a lot of compliments around the neighborhood, I'd go with the munsterlanders. Those are some pretty dogs.