I guess I am less sensitive about questions concerning my Yorkies. I get a LOT of questions and usually enjoy the admiration they are getting. Sure, people ask if my male is a teacup and I have to confess -- I don't lecture anyone about that. It is just a word. I say, "no, he is right in standard which is anything less than 7 pounds." I might go as far as to say, "Yorkies don't actually have a teacup class like poodles but he is on the small side." But I don't get aggravated just over the word.
They often ask how much they cost -- I usually reply with a non-commital answer like "more than I would like to admit but less than they are really worth!" But if it is someone who is really interested, maybe even thinking of a Yorkie for themself, I tell them what I paid. I have had a couple seem aghast at the $$$ and I just tell them, "Til I learned about Yorkies, NO ONE would have ever convinced me that I would pay that much for a dog either, but believe me -- they are more than a dog!" See, I remember my "BY days" (Before Yorkie days). The days when I thought a dog was a dog, when I thought paying over $1000 for a dog was absurd, when I just did not know the joys of being owned by Yorkies. When I was oblivious to Yorkie owners being so sensitive about questions and terminology. I am thankful when I asked my questions, I came across some nice folks willing to answer without being condescending or being offended by my curiosity!
It doesn't really help anyone to get out of joint with people. Maybe it isn't the most mannerly thing to ask cost -- but some people just want to know or maybe even just want to make conversation. No sense in getting ticked off everytime someone shows these wonderful dogs some attention. The same things that attracted us to them, will logically attract others. They may not always say the right thing but for the most part their interest is usually a POSTIVE thing. Be proud of the attention your little ones garner! Once again, JMHO! |