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08-31-2010, 07:47 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bronx, NY, USA
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| Disgusted, outraged, insulted! So I was joyously walking Hugo Versace Fendi Oquendo (Hugo VFO) down the street in Manhattan, NY. This woman walks up to me and discusses how precious my boy is. Of course, I was flattered and happy that someone would appreciate my son. However, then the storm clouds started (figuratively speaking) she began to tell me about my son's faults: 1) He is way too big to be considered a Yorkie by any standard (Hugo V.F.O. is 6lbs) 2) Hugo VFO does not meet the breed standard with regard to his color 3) Hugo VFO's legs are too long to be a yorkie. 4) I should demand a full refund for him 5) She then discuss how a real Yorkie should weigh 2.5 - 4lbs as only smaller Yorkie meet the breed standard 6) She said that my son was a half breed (UGH) and was sold to me under false pretenses! What infuriated me the most was the air of superiority that she discussed this with me. I was floored at her imposition of her opinions of my baby. I asked her where she got her information from and she said that she has been a breeder for years and has shown her "real" Yorkies in many shows. Furthermore she mentioned she was the board member of some weird Yorkie organization. I was just so overtly insulted and disgusted by this woman's disposition and the audacity to impose her beliefs (wrong nonetheless). I am a true New Yorker, so I gave her some colorful language (I am too embarrassed to mention them here) and sent her on her merry way. WOW this took over a week to get off my chest! Thanks YT! Hey , have any of you guys experienced this? |
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08-31-2010, 07:51 PM | #2 |
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08-31-2010, 07:54 PM | #3 |
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| Wow - I'm happy to hear that you gave her some New York language - because she was waaay out of line! You GO girl!
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08-31-2010, 07:57 PM | #4 |
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| Similar situation happened to me when i took my gorgeous boy to a pet store few years back, and these 2 old ladies came to me same way it happened to you , they claimed to be show breeders of another breed and yorkies and asked me if my boy was pure because he actually looked way to big and they did not wanted to offend me to just say he was a mix. My boy is a gorgeous all standard looking 5 pounds, blue and gold, nice conformation even to his age, perfect ears and baby face. Of course i have nothing to do with the big hair, he proudly wears a very fashionable puppy cut , but he was pointed out as a "short haired yorkie" and we all know there is no such thing, he was trimmed to my very own choice of hair trim. I dont usually share this episode, but if it will make you feel better you are not alone. To those 2 old ladies and the lady who met you i have only one thought, they must envy yorkie owners and were never able to get one for themselves. Good day
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08-31-2010, 08:02 PM | #7 |
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| she has been a breeder for years and has shown her "real" Yorkies in many shows. Furthermore she mentioned she was the board member of some weird Yorkie organization. Well all that and a feather up her a** should just tickle her silly! Sorry,I have no time for puffed up "know it alls" Mama always said,"If you can't say something good then have a d**n good comeback!" |
08-31-2010, 08:03 PM | #8 |
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| I'm sorry you encountered such a rude and uneducated person concerning your Hugo. Good for you for sticking up for your little boy!! I also wanted to add...I love his full name!! And the way you shortened it is adorable!!
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08-31-2010, 08:11 PM | #9 |
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08-31-2010, 08:14 PM | #10 |
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| Thanks! It was a lot to let her know how i felt, she did blush and I walked away! Wish Hugo VFO would have peed or pooped on her at that precise moment as they do in the movies! |
08-31-2010, 08:17 PM | #11 |
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| Thanks a bunch! Hugo is a bit of a celebrity here ( well at least I like to think he is) cuz he goes to support his daddy for his acting gigs and artists events, so I am always asked what his name is so I have shortened it to Hugo VFO and on Facebook, where I always am writing about our adventures he is known as Hugo VFO |
08-31-2010, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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| I'm so sorry... but what a good Dad at that!
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08-31-2010, 09:49 PM | #13 |
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| I swear one of these days I'm going to have a bunch of business cards printed up but instead of my name etc., on one side I'm going to have the breed standards listed, copied directly from AKC. Then when some "expert" tells me my 6 pound girl is too big to be a real Yorkie I can just hand them the card and tell them they should really check their facts. on the other side I'll put one of my favorite sayings...."Better to be silent and have others think you are a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it" |
09-01-2010, 01:59 AM | #14 | |
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Hugo VFO's dad, YOU ROCK! That crazy lady needed to be put in her place. I've heard some show people prefer a yorkie with long legs. Gives them a better basis to show off a luxurious coat. I'm sure you've never heard the "what is that?" remark from people. I have; to which I have proudly responded, "He's a yorkie/pit bull mix. I can't wait for him to grow!" Hey, a stupid question deserves a stupid answer.
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09-01-2010, 03:58 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Treasure Coast, FL, USA
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| Gosh, some people. Here's my question -- what does she do with her yorkie babies that aren't "real yorkies". You know what I mean, the "runt" of the litter or the one without the perfect legs. Geesh, some people are just rude! |
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