"which I'm afraid she'll end up with that jsut cause they're small and cute (exactly what I DONT want her to do)"

shame on you

lol, just kidding! It happens to the best of us! ^_^ puppy sounds suuuper cute, I just saw the most adorable bc/labbie pups at our shelter too. I wish them a LOT of luck, and I'm praying the puppy takes after its Labbie parent lmao