I'm sorry they made you feel silly or stupid! For the first time I have a GIRL yorkie...had two boys previously. Hubby and I have gone round and round about the dressing/topknot/bow issue. I gave in with the boys. I only put their hair up or made them wear a shirt one time so I could get a picture...but with Pep C..well lets just say she doesn't leave the house without being properly dressed! I live in Southern California so it doesn't really get cold enough to dress her but she looks so cute I do it anyway! My family realized 12 years ago when I got my first yorkie that I was one of those insane dog owners and have accepted it. They even invite them to any family get togethers. My mom calls them her Grandpups and spoils them rotten and my daughters have all started calling them their brother or sister! I mourned the loss of my boys just as much as a "family member" and my family knew it. I also have pictures of my pups all over the place! Don't let it get you down...just enjoy your baby however it makes you both most happy! Some people will never understand that they aren't "just dogs".
