Well... personally I dont think that it was all that rude of a comment...imo. I mean, for the most part, small dogs can be barkers/yappers... And though yours isnt, was she really being "mean hearted" in saying that?
#1 - your baby is only 14 wks, and still has yet to develop its personality... they do seem to get to a point that they want to communicate more with you and for dogs thats barking...
#2 - jmo, but i would be VERY concerned or rather careful taking my 14 wk old into public places on a leash?!? I ALWAYS hold Meka when we are in a store... what if someone stepped on him? or merchandise fell on him? Or what if he has to relieve himself???
I think walking a dog through a store..is a big reason why so many stores (with food or not) are not pet friendly anymore... If your dog is not in a carrier, in your arms or in a stroller...it probably shouldnt be in the store....
Just prepare yourself, because you will get lots more comments when out with your pup... and much worse than that... I try to ignore em and move on... What can you do?!?