Why are Yorkie owners sooooooooooooooooo sensitive????
Yorkies are expensive, and there are a lot of people who can't afford them. This doesn't necessarily mean that they have less money than we do - but rather that they have different responsibilities and priorities than you or I might have. For sure - these same people probably have some things that we don't have and many things that we might say we "can't afford."
I have a Bichon and a Yorkie (and my Bichon cost more than my Yorkie). People are constantly telling me that they couldn't afford either of these two dogs. Why would anyone possibly say they can't afford a Yorkie or any other breed to make me feel guilty????
I am not referring especially to this thread - but to many that constantly come up. -- seems to me like Yorkie owners just go around with a chip on their shoulder - and are constantly being offended by remarks that people make to them about their dogs.
It's almost as though you'd better stay away from anyone with a Yorkie unless all you can say is "What a cute little dog." You can't comment on their being "very small" or "being large" or "a different color" than most of the Yorkie's you've seen. Don't comment on the ears - if they are "floppy" and aren't standing straight up. Don't ask to hold them. Don't ask them to leave if they are someplace where "dogs aren't allowed," etc. etc. etc.
I don't know any other breed whose owners are so sensitive and so easily offended by remarks that other people make. It's too bad we can't just enjoy our dogs the way most people do.
PS: Everyone isn't this way. I know most of you are like me. We just take our little dogs out and around and enjoy having them. We get all sorts of comments and remarks, we answer questions, and we have fun along the way.
Whatever! I just can't understand why so many Yorkie owners behave this way.
Carol Jean |