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Handling the teacup issue Well, I had no clue when I got Bri that I would have a really tiny baby. I took her to petsmart today and a few little boutiques around town. I was amazed at the people who came up trying to take her from me and hold her. But, what made me even more mad was the "is she a teacup?" I kept saying no, that there really isn't a teacup yorkie, but that she should be a smaller breed. One guy tried to convince me I was wrong!! How do you handle this? Does anyone have anything to say that gets the point across and isn't too mean? |
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Don't be afraid of telling people no if they go to reach and touch. This is your dog and it's just as a child.....no one should touch without your permission. |
Thanks so much! I think my face pretty much told them to back off. I don't let many people hold her because it makes her a little nervous. She loves people at a distance, but when they get in her business, it's not good. Love your one liner!!! |
[QUOTE=Mardelin;3114893]My one liner is "Teacups come with saucers and handles" You took the words right out of my mouth!!:D |
I usually just say...no, she's just a little runt. Because when you start explaining that there is no Tea Cup they glaze over anyway. |
I say Joey is a "tiny", not a teacup. People really have no idea and they mean well. |
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For a quick explanation, I just say "there is no such thing as a teacup, the AKC breed standard is up to 7 pounds." It's quick and to the point. If they seem interested, I'll let them know it's just a sales gag. I love the teacups have handles and saucers response - lol! Definitely let them know that handling her is a no-no. Mia is very shy around people, and I let them know in no uncertain terms that they are not to try to handle her, nor my other babies. Be polite about it, most people will back off. If they don't, pick her up yourself. If they're grabbing her out of your arms, turn you body so they can't reach her. They should get the point (hopefully). |
I have this happen a lot, I just tell them she's afraid of strangers, and when she's afraid she pees. That usually will make then back up. Hay, whatever I have to do to keep her safe. It's ok to look, ask questions, but don't touch without asking. I wouldn't let a stranger touch my human children, she is no different. |
I warn people, as they are coming toward me, that Lizzie isn't good with people. That she can snap. It really, really works. (And it's true). Liz is 6lbs, and I don't get that question - can't help you there, but I do like Mardelin's one liner. |
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My llittle guy is tiny to. its funny no one has really ever tried to pet him or pick him up but every time we go for a walk he manages to scare someone! His bark! if yu didint know it was a yorkie coming around that corner you would think it was a pit bull!:D |
Haha! People amaze me!! Thanks for all the advice! I had my chihuahua with me today too, and I told everyone that went to touch him (inside my cart might I add) that he will get mad. Yet, guess what! They still went to touch him and he growled and ran to the other side of the cart. I just sat there shocked. If I say don't touch, don't touch!!! Glad I'm not alone :) |
I never have that problem when I take the cane corso out! I fianlly managed to convince my wife that our yorkie is not a Teacup. When we got her, almost 13 years ago, that is what she was told, and that is what she would tell people. Took 14 years, but she has finally seen the light. Now we know that Maxine is just a 7 pound Yorkie. I call her a Tea pot to irritate my wife, but that is the key to a successful marriage. You get them mad, and then you buy them something nice, and all is well! |
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