Suzi would be in my arms too... A large dog coming straight ahead of A yorkie? Of course your going to pick her up! I would not give too much thought into what someone is saying. No matter how nice a big dog is, never take a chance. Things happen in an instant, and I am one not to take the chance .
People can remark and say anything they want... I don't let it bother me. Suzi is the too important to me and i love her so much that nobody could say anything to change that. I'd just shrug it off.
