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12-20-2011, 08:50 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Home
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| Duh!! As me and my lil girl were out running errands this morning I had a guy come up to me and pet her, I am ok with that but then the conversation got intersting: Guy: Awww cute puppy! Me: Thanks! Guy: Why does anyone put sweaters on dogs?!? Me: She is 3pounds, we live in Missouri, its cold out there!! Guy: Shes a DOG!!! Me: So Guy: She has FUR! Me: No, actually she has hair and no undercoat like some dogs do Guy: Well, I dont get it Me: You have a coat on dont you?? Guy: ----stupid look--- said nothing and walked away! Me to the "dog" Huh, guess we told him! "dog" RUFF!! My dog is not a dog, she is my baby and if you want to be stupid I can make you feel that way....just sayin |
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12-20-2011, 09:18 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts
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| Even after your very kind, concise explanation, he still didn't "get it"...what a moron! I wonder if he gets that dogs need food, shelter, etc., or doesn't that matter because they are "DOGS"?! Let 's just hope this idiot wasn't there shopping for a dog he owns. Heck, I'd pitty the goldfish he'd own.
__________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel |
12-20-2011, 10:31 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK
Posts: 5,062
| I reached the point (when Harry was about 5 months old!) that I decided I was never, ever going to get into these conversations again.....I had far more important things to do (like shopping!! ). I got sick of - what breed is 'it'....how old is 'it'.....where did you get 'it' from...you get the idea!! And what's the point? You'll probably never see these people again in your life - and if you do, they'll know not to ask again! Just let them all get on with it - and thoroughly enjoy your gorgeous, warm little Littlie! Sally + Harry x |
12-20-2011, 11:32 AM | #4 |
Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State!
Posts: 3,706
| It beoms a game to my husband when people approach us regarding Gizmo. He counts how many times I raise my eyebrow or ground my teeth!
__________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am." |
12-20-2011, 12:00 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orangeburg SC
Posts: 567
| People just try to make conversation and they don't know what to say. I get countless comments about Kirby being a boy even with a pink collar. I get people asking if she is a puppy and she is full grown They think she is a poodle and she's a bichon My bichon wears clothes sometimes too. I live in the south and it's warm but I think they look cute dressed up sometimes. |
12-20-2011, 12:51 PM | #6 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | You may have educated him more than you think, but for a guy to admit he learned something from a female? Takes a real man to do that!
__________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals |
12-20-2011, 01:37 PM | #7 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I cant stand people who talk about a dog wearing clothes like oh my gosh a dog is wearing clothes it must be the end of the world. My parents didn't get it until they saw Callie shaking when she was cold and now they get it.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
12-20-2011, 02:27 PM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virgina
Posts: 266
| My dog is not a dog, she is my baby and if you want to be stupid I can make you feel that way....just sayin LOL... I say this all the time. |
12-20-2011, 08:12 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA
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| Eh, I think a lot of people don't understand that all dogs don't have a double coat of fur... Once I explain that their hair is like human hair, everyone thus far has gotten it... but then there are a lot of stupid people out there, too...
__________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro |
12-21-2011, 01:38 AM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Murray, Kentucky, USA
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12-21-2011, 05:23 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana
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| good one |
12-21-2011, 06:52 PM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jefferson
Posts: 284
| My Maxie (6# 2 years) wears a sweater most of the time. Have you ever laid on the floor and noticed how much colder it is down there? My 10# boy doesn't like clothes, but will tolerate sweaters when it's near freezing on our morning walk. Most folks who stop us to talk are very nice and just want to tell us how cute my boys are. I haven't encountered that many rude folks --at least not yet. |
12-21-2011, 07:15 PM | #13 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| Very good!
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
12-21-2011, 11:02 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,268
| Hmmmm...... He would really think I'm crazy then. I live in Illinois and in the dead of winter Abby has a coat (sometimes a coat & sweater) on AND boots! There are probably others here that do the same.............aren't there?
__________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby |
12-22-2011, 06:03 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westminster
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