I don't trust Doxies around kids, for the most part. They tend to get snippy (in my experience).
Scotties, schnauzers, etc - they are stubborn, but they adore their families. It's only strangers that'll get theie ankles nipped. :-)
Mutts are my all-time favorite. You can always find a good mutt.
Well of course. Your finding Ramius is proof of that.
All little dogs are easily hurt, and that makes them not good around kids. Especially doxies, who are vulnerable by design.
I almost without exception wouldn't recommend small dogs for kids. A kid's not going to hurt a lab.