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Suzy · 12-08-2006, 10:34 AM

Ohhh all the time! My favorites are:

Ew, who's rat is that?
That's not REALLY a dog...
Are you SURE that's a dog? Looks more like a guinea pig to me!
You need to have children!

Usually a roll of the eyes will do it, I try not to get upset. I don't think people are trying to be mean, I think they know yorkies are cute, and just want to say something to get a rise out of us.

Marcellacml · 12-08-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

some people have said to me,,, " you call that a dog" and my reply is>>>
yes like your mother..... thats all i have to say

I could just imagine you saying that

red rock blues · 12-08-2006, 10:39 AM

My husband felt that way when I got my first yorkie. For about 10 minutes. Now, he feels they're much superior to "dogs". LOL. It's funny how many men I've encountered that have that pre-conceived notion, and how quickly they change their mind when they see the terrier attitude and intelligence. The dogs I feel sorry for are the big ones that have no room to run or exercise. Ignorance isn't always bliss, is it.

ehunney · 12-08-2006, 10:45 AM

I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" .

Marcellacml · 12-08-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ehunney

I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" .

you showed him
What an idiot!! what was he expecting a big tip for teasing your chi? did he think he was a comedian or something?

chachi · 12-08-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ehunney

I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" .

Now I used to wait tables when i was younger and that is abbout the stupidest thing you could do when you are working for tips

Lexi Rae · 12-08-2006, 10:55 AM

last summer, my cousins boyfriend said to me, you call that a dog..
well!!! me and my mom looked at each other and she knew someone was gonna fight.. so i just turned around a said to him.... " you call yourself a man) he shut the hell up right away.... mom says calm down gina hes just
a bald headed beagle...

Marcellacml · 12-08-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

last summer, my cousins boyfriend said to me, you call that a dog..
well!!! me and my mom looked at each other and she knew someone was gonna fight.. so i just turned around a said to him.... " you call yourself a man) he shut the hell up right away.... mom says calm down gina hes just
a bald headed beagle...

Kbsqueff · 12-08-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ehunney

I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" .

Excellent answer!!!

red98vett · 12-08-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ehunney

I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" .

My kind of answer and smart girl waiting till you left to say anything ! lol - I know how kitchens are and you don't piss off the people who are serving you !

Rae Rae · 12-08-2006, 11:46 AM

I haven't had any strangers come up to me and give me rude comments (yet, thankfully) but if they do say anything like "he's not a real dog" then I will tell them "Do you really want me to go home and get my real dog who will tear YOU to shreads?"

Rae Rae · 12-08-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

last summer, my cousins boyfriend said to me, you call that a dog..
well!!! me and my mom looked at each other and she knew someone was gonna fight.. so i just turned around a said to him.... " you call yourself a man) he shut the hell up right away.... mom says calm down gina hes just
a bald headed beagle...

That's great!

I think some people have to insult small breed dogs just to make themselves feel bigger

Peanut's Mum · 12-08-2006, 11:50 AM

thankfully i haven't met any rude people so far, whew.

hehe, my neighbor does call peanut, "killer". and that was when he weighed 1.5 lbs haha

Jazzy Girl · 12-08-2006, 12:12 PM

I have heard many of the same comments. Most times I just laugh but once a man said to me: "both those dogs together do not make 1 real dog". I looked at him and said: "Thanks for that insight. I better contact my vet and tell them they owe me a heck of a lot of money, for treating my fake dogs".

Melot Madness · 12-08-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodak

Hahahahahaha! I am cracking up at this one, I like it a lot. If people could only read my mind after their stupid comments, they wouldn't insult no one else.

ME TOO!!! TOOO FUNNY!

12-08-2006, 10:45 AM	#19
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	I feel your pain. That happened recently with my Chi puppy. We were eatting at an outdoor resturaunt and our waiter was like "Oh I see you have a little rat dog with you, she's way to small, she looks like a rat" and so on (he said this several times during our meal and wouldn't let up). I didn't say anything because I didn't want him to spit in my food, but as soon as the bill was payed, I left him a quarter as a tip and when he asked me why, I said "I got a tip for ya, next time don't insult my my dog!" . __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

12-08-2006, 10:55 AM	#22
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	last summer, my cousins boyfriend said to me, you call that a dog.. well!!! me and my mom looked at each other and she knew someone was gonna fight.. so i just turned around a said to him.... " you call yourself a man) he shut the hell up right away.... mom says calm down gina hes just a bald headed beagle... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

12-08-2006, 11:46 AM	#26
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I haven't had any strangers come up to me and give me rude comments (yet, thankfully) but if they do say anything like "he's not a real dog" then I will tell them "Do you really want me to go home and get my real dog who will tear YOU to shreads?" __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

12-08-2006, 10:34 AM	#16
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Ohhh all the time! My favorites are: Ew, who's rat is that? That's not REALLY a dog... Are you SURE that's a dog? Looks more like a guinea pig to me! You need to have children! Usually a roll of the eyes will do it, I try not to get upset. I don't think people are trying to be mean, I think they know yorkies are cute, and just want to say something to get a rise out of us.

12-08-2006, 10:39 AM	#18
red rock blues No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mesquite, Nv Posts: 136	My husband felt that way when I got my first yorkie. For about 10 minutes. Now, he feels they're much superior to "dogs". LOL. It's funny how many men I've encountered that have that pre-conceived notion, and how quickly they change their mind when they see the terrier attitude and intelligence. The dogs I feel sorry for are the big ones that have no room to run or exercise. Ignorance isn't always bliss, is it.

12-08-2006, 11:50 AM	#28
Peanut's Mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Covina Posts: 122	thankfully i haven't met any rude people so far, whew. hehe, my neighbor does call peanut, "killer". and that was when he weighed 1.5 lbs haha

12-08-2006, 12:12 PM	#29
Jazzy Girl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 104	I have heard many of the same comments. Most times I just laugh but once a man said to me: "both those dogs together do not make 1 real dog". I looked at him and said: "Thanks for that insight. I better contact my vet and tell them they owe me a heck of a lot of money, for treating my fake dogs".