I'm just the opposite. It doesn't tick me off at all. I have a big Yorkie (about 9 or 10 pounds).... and people often say, "What kind of dog is that?" or "Isn't that a Yorkie?"
And I always say -- "Yes - but he's a big Yorkie. Probably most of the Yorkies you have seen are smaller, but this little guy is bigger than most."
My Yorkie and I love his size. He is a wonderful size - less than 10 pounds - just perfect.
Let's face it - if we have a "big Yorkie" --- we have a "big Yorkie."
Yorkie owners are soooooooooooooooooo sensitive. What would you think if you had a big lab or a big any breed....(I mean any dog that is larger than most dogs its same breed are.) And, what if people commented on it. I hardly think any of us would care.
Plus - I have had so many people say to me that they would like a Yorkie my dog's size if they got one. They think he's great. And he is - he's very friendly, and loveable, and affectionate. He makes friends wherever he goes.
I can't imagine why anyone would think a comment about their dog's size is rude. How can commenting on a dog's size possibly be rude. But - apparently, it's a very touchy subject for a lot of people.
I'll bet those of you who have people come up and say, "Oh, your dog is so tiny....." don't mind this a bit. You don't consider this a rude remark, do you?
Carol Jean |