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[quote=Anonymous]We have a one-year-old boy. We've had dachshunds up until now, with good experience. Our current dog, a longhaired doxie, who we have to put to sleep due to cancer, is wonderful around the baby, one of the most tolerant dachshunds either of us have been around.

I don't know when we'll be ready for another dog. But when we do get there, I am not sure what direction to push in considering a new dog. Our baby LOVES our dog, and the dog lets him clumsily interact with her, which one of many reasons it is a minor tragedy we're losing this particular dog right now.

Anyway, I'd kindof like to get another longhaired doxie, which are usually on the sweeter side compared to short- and wire-haired. But dachshunds are more fragile and sometimes not entirely tolerant.

Alternatively, I am wondering if we should consider an even-tempered larger breed. We've talked about standard poodles. DH doesn't want a retriever or lab. I think they are a little too lumbering/forward/energetic for us to be quite the right fit. DH finds them a little tiring.

Just not sure what we should consider, however. I've never had a baby and a dog at the same time. Thoughts?

We have back and front fenced "yard," but it is in the city and 12 x 15 in front and back. We do have a good neighborhood for walking and some parks. [/quote]

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