Is it required that your S.O. loves your dogs? - Page 5 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

linz06 · 05-09-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MauiGirl

linz06 good for you! Any guy that would rage at a little dog like that would ultimately physically hurt you, or children too.

Layla's new daddy sounds awesome, and please tell him that your friends on YorkieTalk think he's one terrific guy!

Yes I know now eventually that would have turned to me. He had such a terrible temper! I can't remember being happy at all looking back.

He is awesome, and I tell him every day

I will tell him now I have a bunch of YTers backing me up!

capt_noonie · 05-09-2011, 04:15 PM

There is nothing more unattractive than a man who hates small dogs.

ArmaniMan · 05-09-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

There is nothing more unattractive than a man who hates small dogs.

yorkietalkjilly · 05-09-2011, 06:04 PM

Oh, definitely my husband has to love Tibbe. Tibbe is a member of my family and I love him with every fiber of my being. I could not care for a man who did not love Tibbe and all dogs as much as I do. The love of dogs is such a basic part of me that I would have little in common with someone who didn't care passionately for dogs and anyone who loves dogs adores Tibbe. It would be a total deal-breaker. I'm all in with Tibbe and my DH has to be, too.

gidget529 · 05-10-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

There is nothing more unattractive than a man who hates small dogs.

Well said!!

moshes_human · 05-10-2011, 07:39 AM

Avi doesn't have to LOVE my pets, but one of the major attraction aspects about him was that he loved all animals and couldn't be around one without petting, talking to them etc. All of his dogs were well taken care of and he was sweet to my dog Bella.

I don't know if Avi "loves" Moshe. I think he prefers Rudy who is bigger (Schnauzer mix) and more active. But he always finds time to cuddle Moshe on the couch while he is home (he works away from our state most of the time)....he even finds time to play with the Cat and will even look in our my son's Bull Frog. Of course Bella is the Dog who is up his butt most of the time. I really think she likes him more than she likes me.

A man who doesn't adore animals, would be a man I could never be attracted to.

Roxiesmama · 05-10-2011, 03:27 PM

DBF and I were together just about 2 years when Roxie came into our lives. DBF grew up as a cat person, but I am highly allergic, so there is no way that was going to happen. When FSIL offered me Roxie, DBF was really not thrilled. He really didn't want us to have a dog. However, it didn't take long for him to settle in as Roxie's "daddy". He walks her more than I do, plays on the floor with her, takes her to the vet, takes her to the groomer, and sometimes just likes to take her to PetSmart. She, in turn, LOVES him to pieces. She will climb on him and lick his face for like 20 minutes. She will curl up next to him or on top of him on the couch...it's just adorable.

susan lynn · 05-20-2011, 04:53 PM

My husband said we would NEVER have a dog in the house, He gave me my first Yorkie Tessie as a Mothers Day surprise 2 years ago, then he told me she needed a friend, 6 weeks later we got Hobbes. 9 months later we got Calvin, same parents as Hobbes. Needed to even out the numbers so a year later we got Sassy. 2 girls 2 boys. My husband just couldn't say NO and he spoils them more than I do. Makes me love my husband even more.

MidnightUnicorn · 05-20-2011, 09:09 PM

Yes. The simple reason is that Tatiana is a dog-version of me. We are petite, have similar personalities, and we sort of look alike (like how some dog owners and their dogs look alike). Very often, when we go out, we are color-coordinated, too. (Tatiana's hair bow and harness matches my outfit. It's laughable, I know).

If my S.O. loves me, he would love Tatiana. If he doesn't love Tatiana, well, I would presume he doesn't love me either.

Incidentally, my husband adores Tatiana. He gushes over her, and calls her "a princess." And yes, he treats me the same way.

LOL

sweetella · 05-21-2011, 07:28 PM

My husband never grew up with pets, his first pet was an alaskan malamute we adopted while we were dating (my husband was 22 at the time) and he fell madly in love with our malamute, you couldn't seperate the two of them. However a year later our malamute became very ill and paralyzed and his health just kept getting worse so we had to put him down. My husband cried like a baby for his dog.....but since then my husband hasn't been able to 'bond' or 'love' dogs the way he did our malamute. He tolerates our dogs, and makes sure they are cared for but I dont think its because he doesnt like them. I think my husband is just afraid to form the bond and love he had with his first pet and get hurt when it comes time for us to say goodbye because we as people will outlive our pets. He adores our cat, but we've had her for many many years and she just kinda worked her way into his heart with time. He helps with our dogs (a boxer and our yorkie) but he doesnt 'play' with them like he did our malamute...but he does baby talk to them sometimes. I personally couldn't live with someone who couldn't stand animals and sometimes I wish my husband was the way he was with our first dog together but he doesnt hate animals, and he LOVES and ACCEPTS me knowing that there will always be animals in my life and I grateful for that and I just hope someday he can let go of the pain he holds from losing our malamute and can give that same type of love to another animal like he did Oso.

05-09-2011, 04:15 PM	#62
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	There is nothing more unattractive than a man who hates small dogs. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-09-2011, 06:04 PM	#64
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Oh, definitely my husband has to love Tibbe. Tibbe is a member of my family and I love him with every fiber of my being. I could not care for a man who did not love Tibbe and all dogs as much as I do. The love of dogs is such a basic part of me that I would have little in common with someone who didn't care passionately for dogs and anyone who loves dogs adores Tibbe. It would be a total deal-breaker. I'm all in with Tibbe and my DH has to be, too. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

05-10-2011, 07:39 AM	#66
moshes_human Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North East, Ar. USA Posts: 150	Avi doesn't have to LOVE my pets, but one of the major attraction aspects about him was that he loved all animals and couldn't be around one without petting, talking to them etc. All of his dogs were well taken care of and he was sweet to my dog Bella. I don't know if Avi "loves" Moshe. I think he prefers Rudy who is bigger (Schnauzer mix) and more active. But he always finds time to cuddle Moshe on the couch while he is home (he works away from our state most of the time)....he even finds time to play with the Cat and will even look in our my son's Bull Frog. Of course Bella is the Dog who is up his butt most of the time. I really think she likes him more than she likes me. A man who doesn't adore animals, would be a man I could never be attracted to. __________________ All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all.

05-10-2011, 03:27 PM	#67
Roxiesmama Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 849	DBF and I were together just about 2 years when Roxie came into our lives. DBF grew up as a cat person, but I am highly allergic, so there is no way that was going to happen. When FSIL offered me Roxie, DBF was really not thrilled. He really didn't want us to have a dog. However, it didn't take long for him to settle in as Roxie's "daddy". He walks her more than I do, plays on the floor with her, takes her to the vet, takes her to the groomer, and sometimes just likes to take her to PetSmart. She, in turn, LOVES him to pieces. She will climb on him and lick his face for like 20 minutes. She will curl up next to him or on top of him on the couch...it's just adorable. __________________ Roxie

05-20-2011, 04:53 PM	#68
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	My husband said we would NEVER have a dog in the house, He gave me my first Yorkie Tessie as a Mothers Day surprise 2 years ago, then he told me she needed a friend, 6 weeks later we got Hobbes. 9 months later we got Calvin, same parents as Hobbes. Needed to even out the numbers so a year later we got Sassy. 2 girls 2 boys. My husband just couldn't say NO and he spoils them more than I do. Makes me love my husband even more. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

05-20-2011, 09:09 PM	#69
MidnightUnicorn YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 443	Yes. The simple reason is that Tatiana is a dog-version of me. We are petite, have similar personalities, and we sort of look alike (like how some dog owners and their dogs look alike). Very often, when we go out, we are color-coordinated, too. (Tatiana's hair bow and harness matches my outfit. It's laughable, I know). If my S.O. loves me, he would love Tatiana. If he doesn't love Tatiana, well, I would presume he doesn't love me either. Incidentally, my husband adores Tatiana. He gushes over her, and calls her "a princess." And yes, he treats me the same way. LOL

05-21-2011, 07:28 PM	#70
sweetella YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Korea Posts: 5	My husband never grew up with pets, his first pet was an alaskan malamute we adopted while we were dating (my husband was 22 at the time) and he fell madly in love with our malamute, you couldn't seperate the two of them. However a year later our malamute became very ill and paralyzed and his health just kept getting worse so we had to put him down. My husband cried like a baby for his dog.....but since then my husband hasn't been able to 'bond' or 'love' dogs the way he did our malamute. He tolerates our dogs, and makes sure they are cared for but I dont think its because he doesnt like them. I think my husband is just afraid to form the bond and love he had with his first pet and get hurt when it comes time for us to say goodbye because we as people will outlive our pets. He adores our cat, but we've had her for many many years and she just kinda worked her way into his heart with time. He helps with our dogs (a boxer and our yorkie) but he doesnt 'play' with them like he did our malamute...but he does baby talk to them sometimes. I personally couldn't live with someone who couldn't stand animals and sometimes I wish my husband was the way he was with our first dog together but he doesnt hate animals, and he LOVES and ACCEPTS me knowing that there will always be animals in my life and I grateful for that and I just hope someday he can let go of the pain he holds from losing our malamute and can give that same type of love to another animal like he did Oso.