Looking to get Dachshund puppy, need advice.

[redshepherd]

Hmm, I have been reading all of this and hoped it wasn't as prevalent. My largest lab is a big baby. He has helped raise three previous puppies and is always extremely tolerant and gentle. When he sees a puppy or small dog he throws himself down on the ground and lets the pup jump all over his face and bit his cheeks. Im definitely not worried about how my current dogs would treat a pup. We are trying for kids in a few years and im worried about a doxie snapping at them too.

That's good to hear about the labs then! About the dachshund being good with children, I'd get a puppy from a conformation line breeder, if you're set on the breed. It's much more reputable overall and you will have a MUCH more definite image of the kind of temperament you are getting, especially if you add that you hope for the most chill puppy who is okay with everything, including children... haha.

I'll go on a tangent and say that boston terriers are incredibly cool and easygoing. Much higher chance of getting a chill boston terrier who is good with children than taking chances on a dachshund... Boston Terriers are also incredibly hardy dogs in terms of playing with large dogs, besides their health problems.