i would hav been totaly furious if someone called my baby a rat!! i too live in England and i lift my little one if a big dog approaches, i dont care if the owner is offended am not takin any chances. ur little dog is soooo adorabe and people were probably just jealous!! but in sayin that dont let them upset u as u love ur little one and thats all that matters. the human race now adays can b extremely cruel and vile!! i always say that if my dogs could speak i wouldnt bother with people at all lol hope u hav a nice evening
