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01-13-2009, 05:59 PM | #1 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | "That's not a real dog!" Okay, this is minor, but it does irk me a bit. Thor is only three pounds. Both he and I are aware that this puts him on the small end of the dog spectrum. He is, however, a dog. He enjoys barking, peeing, parks, and snacks. He does not live in a plastic cage with an exercise wheel. Most people think he's a puppy, so he always gets comments on how cute he is. However, every so often, someone, generally a man, feels the need to inform me that Thor is not "real", and suggest that perhaps he is a hamster, gerbil, or a doggy hors d'oeuvre. Today in the park, Thor and I approached an improptu play group with dogs of various sizes. A man well within earshot and clearly talking about Thor disapprovingly said, "what the heck do you do with a dog THAT size?" I turned around and said Thor was the perfect size, and the man just ignored me. Then another woman came up to me and told me that I should be careful about hawks and went on and on about how my dog could easily be carried off. On one level, I appreciate the heads up, but on the other hand, no one else said anything to welcome us. I know there are rude people everywhere... it just bums me out, because Thor IS a dog! I enjoy a lot of things about his size. Poop pickup is a breeze, I can take him with me anywhere, and he can't get on the furniture without my help. He is a healthy, adorable pet. I feel we get some flack because of the whole controversy surrounding "Teacups". But Thor doesn't need people taking their issues out on him. Come on, he's just a dog! Last edited by QuickSilver; 01-13-2009 at 06:02 PM. |
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01-13-2009, 06:05 PM | #2 |
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| people just dont care or understand when it comes to small dogs until you have one! i always had large breed dogs until my yorkie and they are just as much dog if not more than large ones. everyone has an opinion but so what let them have it you have a yorkie!
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01-13-2009, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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| tell it like it is! THEy are DOGS! and what you do with them is your bizness!!! i cant stand people like that ... just ignorant and Jealous that they have to pick up HUGE poops and cant take themwith them like we can with our yorkies...ooo that makes me mad that someone said that 2 you... i dont take talk like that and you did just what i would have...
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01-13-2009, 06:11 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Oh Thor sounds like a little cutie, you have to learn to ignore the negative people and concentrate on the positive. By the way, I don't think there is any teacup controversy when it comes to the actual dogs, many of us think dogs in all sizes are wonderful, but we do suggest that you run from any breeder who breeds for tinies, and any breeder who uses the word, "teacup." I think in general you will find you get a lot more positive attention with a yorkie than negative. Think of what the owners of some breeds have to go through.
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01-13-2009, 06:22 PM | #5 |
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| Well, We Could Show Him! Not a real dog? If someone said that to my little Emma, I'd just tell her to sic 'em, then let her bite the guy on his nose! |
01-13-2009, 06:22 PM | #6 | |
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I am so glad you ended up with Thor and it turned out to be a happy ending!!
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01-13-2009, 06:28 PM | #7 |
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| That's very annoying, but try not to let it upset you. I hate when people automatically assume that yorkies are "yappers" or "ankle biters", too. Stupid people come in all shapes and sizes, why can't dogs? |
01-13-2009, 06:30 PM | #8 | |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Quote:
I'm really shocked by that, I had no idea people would react like that. I get so many nice comments. Sometimes I hate to take him to the store because I know it will take 10 times longer, I can't imagine a couple of pounds makes the difference, maybe it's the heels!
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01-13-2009, 06:32 PM | #9 | |
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But yeah, that would make me mad too. Maybe some men just feel insecure about their own wee wee size so they need to pick on those who are tiny compared to themselves, to make them feel better. I get the same thing from men, including my own father, calling Lucie a rodent, rat..etc..
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01-13-2009, 06:40 PM | #10 | |
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I think a lot of it has to do with the area I am in though. I got lots of sweet comments about Ranger last year in Scottsdale so maybe it's just where I live?
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01-13-2009, 06:42 PM | #11 |
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| YES! The PERFECT response...."And ignorant PEOPLE come in all sizes!!!" Thor...keep your chin up. My friend, good things come in small packages! |
01-13-2009, 06:48 PM | #12 | |
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Most of us here on Yorkietalk don't think of Yorkies as "dogs" anyway.
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01-13-2009, 06:55 PM | #13 |
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| Awe, i m so sorry that you had to be subjected to such rudeness and negativityhugs to make u feel better. Just think of what those rude people are missing out on! |
01-13-2009, 07:26 PM | #14 |
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| Omg. this happens to me to whenever im at the mall. Tippy is 2 pounds so she looks like a puppy to. yea ppl comment but this person at petsmart was like: is that a cat??? well obviously its not a cat. then this other lady rambled on how i should seriously be careful because there are large dogs around. I mean I am glad she cared, but I mean its MY dog. I think I knoe how to handle her. |
01-13-2009, 07:46 PM | #15 |
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| I never understand when people "worry" about what others are doing. What is it any of their business what you do or own. When I was getting ready to get Chanel someone said "oh you're getting one of those useless dogs" to which I replied "what exactly do you use your dog for? does he do your housework? grocery shopping? work? if by useless you mean beyond cute, loving companion then yes I guess my dog will be useless...." why why why do people care so much what others do? i don't think i'll ever understand that.
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