Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie (Post 3258114)

maybe you should have asked her "Do you meet human standard?"
kkk... ...:D

Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 3258271)

...doesn't mean it's true. I wouldn't even give someone as brazenly rude as the one you described the respect to stand there and listen to what she had to say.

However, if I found myself confronted by such a person and couldn't escape, I do like the "parting shot" - "You know, if there was a human standard and your parents had been required to meet that standard prior to breeding, we wouldn't be having this discussion. Consider yourself lucky, Have a nice day!"

Originally Posted by oceansoracle (Post 3257964)

So I was joyously walking Hugo Versace Fendi Oquendo (Hugo VFO) down the street in Manhattan, NY. This woman walks up to me and discusses how precious my boy is. Of course, I was flattered and happy that someone would appreciate my son. However, then the storm clouds started (figuratively speaking) she began to tell me about my son's faults:

1) He is way too big to be considered a Yorkie by any standard (Hugo V.F.O. is 6lbs)
2) Hugo VFO does not meet the breed standard with regard to his color
3) Hugo VFO's legs are too long to be a yorkie.
4) I should demand a full refund for him
5) She then discuss how a real Yorkie should weigh 2.5 - 4lbs as only smaller Yorkie meet the breed standard
6) She said that my son was a half breed (UGH) and was sold to me under false pretenses!

What infuriated me the most was the air of superiority that she discussed this with me. I was floored at her imposition of her opinions of my baby. I asked her where she got her information from and she said that she has been a breeder for years and has shown her "real" Yorkies in many shows. Furthermore she mentioned she was the board member of some weird Yorkie organization.

I was just so overtly insulted and disgusted by this woman's disposition and the audacity to impose her beliefs (wrong nonetheless). I am a true New Yorker, so I gave her some colorful language (I am too embarrassed to mention them here) and sent her on her merry way.

WOW this took over a week to get off my chest! Thanks YT! Hey , have any of you guys experienced this?

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama (Post 3258402)

Personally, I would have told her she must not have been very good at being a judge if she thought only smaller yorkies meet the standard.

ETA: I am the type who would have no problem saying to someone something along the lines of "thank goodness we don't require humans to be bred to standard".

Originally Posted by My Sophia (Post 3258018)

I swear one of these days I'm going to have a bunch of business cards printed up but instead of my name etc., on one side I'm going to have the breed standards listed, copied directly from AKC. Then when some "expert" tells me my 6 pound girl is too big to be a real Yorkie I can just hand them the card and tell them they should really check their facts. on the other side I'll put one of my favorite sayings...."Better to be silent and have others think you are a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it"

Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie (Post 3258140)

Wow. I've not encountered that yet and I'm really hoping I don't have to. I not from NYC, I'm a Southern Belle, but I can SURE as a fire cracker go off.. Down here "Bless your heart" really means "Go F**K Yourself." Then, you smile and continue on your way.

What a rude lady!

Originally Posted by kdreamson (Post 3258522)

OOOHHH so funny and so true!!! It means the same thing in Georgia too!! I personaly will never understand why perfect strangers feel compelled to make rude, unwanted comments! My Nanny(grandma) always said...If you don't have anything nice to say...Sit next to me!!! Honestly tho, for people on the street.. Shut up nobody wants to hear your stupid opinions!! God Bless their black little hearts! LOL!:D

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3258089)

"He's a yorkie/pit bull mix. I can't wait for him to grow!" :devils2: Hey, a stupid question deserves a stupid answer. :p

Originally Posted by My Sophia (Post 3258018)

I swear one of these days I'm going to have a bunch of business cards printed up but instead of my name etc., on one side I'm going to have the breed standards listed, copied directly from AKC. Then when some "expert" tells me my 6 pound girl is too big to be a real Yorkie I can just hand them the card and tell them they should really check their facts. on the other side I'll put one of my favorite sayings...."Better to be silent and have others think you are a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it"