Yes, Yes, Yes!! I've only had Barley for three weeks. The first week we did nothing but go to the vet's. Due to his kennel cough I didn't want him out and infecting others. But the last two weekends we went to the three local chain pet stores that are around here.
I had people saying he was so big and I went into mommy protector mode. I tell them, "Well being that he was skin and bones at 6 lbs when I rescued him a few weeks ago. I'm ecstatic that he is up to 8.8 lbs and is now healthy." This shuts their mouths and gets them saying things like, "Oh, bless his heart. Or really but he looks healthy now."
I have people asking if Mischa was a teacup (7lb poodle own's very short). I would explain that a "teacup" is not actually an AKC size standard and added that the size standard is toy.
One lady and her husband had a teeny poodle puppy and said they breed teacups. I assume because we were in line and tons of people were around she had to be snotty. So, I told her if she looked at the AKC standards it's not a size, and it's just a way for her to charge people more for her puppies. I then asked, are you showing your dogs or have you tested them for genetic problems before breeding. She said my vet says they are health. I wasn't trying to cause a scene so I paid for my stuff and left at this point. Some people are so nieve!
I try to look at these outings as educational opportunities for the people I encounter so I try not to be too mean, but it is maddening!! Glad to know I'm not the only one who's offended by this. |