Has anyone said this to you and your yorkie?

[Zoiesmom11]

Originally Posted by Kodak

One guy said to me that's not a real dog, that's like having a stuffed animal, my dog will rip him to shreds. When he walked away I gave him one of these but it was a different finger. I do ignore people, but sometimes it burns me up because it is so rude.

That's too funny. LOL
I've heard lots of comments on Zoie too! I hear "that's not a dog, that's a rabbit" or "that's not a dog, that's a rat."
My husband gets embarrased when I take her out dressed up or frou froued.

[sassypup]

yes, we get annoying comments all the time,
stuff like she looks like only half a dog, she is a rat, she looks like a wig, etc etc, errrrrrrrr or even worst, as if people have never seen a dog dressed in clothes, we get comments like look dad, that dog is wearing clothes, or that dog has an outfit on. so what?

[Zoiesmom11]

Originally Posted by Jazzy Girl

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".

good point!!! LOL
I too should look into fraud from my vet ha ha.

[Kodak]

Originally Posted by sassypup

yes, we get annoying comments all the time,
stuff like she looks like only half a dog, she is a rat, she looks like a wig, etc etc, errrrrrrrr or even worst, as if people have never seen a dog dressed in clothes, we get comments like look dad, that dog is wearing clothes, or that dog has an outfit on. so what?

Yea, I've gotten the looks and the "look mom, that dog has on a jersey, then they start snickering. For the most part I get compliments, but the few idiots out there are annoying. Sassy, I tried to go on your site and it gave me an error message then a blank page. I am going to type it in without clicking the link. I love puppy stores and websites.

[Safire]

"that's not a dog, that's a rat"

"really...well then, if that's what you think, I highly discourage a career in veterinary medicine".

[LittleBits Mom]

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

Oh that is too funny!!! I am a breeder and I hear a lot of stuff about how small my dogs are and that they are "rats" and I have never been able to say anything like that back to them but that is awesome!! I usually just reply with something like Well they are small but they think they are as big as a mastiff. I dont think they are ratlike at all. And leave it at that, but your comment ROCKS!!

[I Love Bailey]

The only one that irritates me is when someone will say "Your dog is a snack for my dog"...What a dumb thing to say.
Most people are nice and say how cute she is

Michele & Bailey

[Maizee Grace]

Maizee gets called a rat all the time. Someone said they've even seen bugs bigger than her. It bothers me and sometimes I say something back, but I just can't believe some people can be so rude.

When I have her sweaters on, they always make a comment about how it's stupid to dress dogs up or "aw thats cute. She thinks her dog is a real person" It makes me mad She has no hair! I'd like to see them walk around naked and see if they feel warm. . .

[gigismom]

When Gigi was just 12 weeks old, the old manager for the company I work for (he was fired, I was promoted) came in, and he told me Gigi wasn't a dog, she was a rat. I scooped her up in my arms and looked him straight in the eye, not missing a beat, and told him "the only rat I see around here is you".

I have to be nice to my customers that make ignorant comments like that...... but not him!

[Ladyhawk]

The latest one was rather cute: Is that a german shepherd incognito? I replied yea, but tell anyone, he's working undercover!

[Jenn218]

HA! HA! I love some of your come backs.

We normally never hear negative comments either, but there are always the occassional one......nothing really mean, but annoying......that's not a dog, or my dog would just love to play w/ that or something stupid like that.

[ehunney]

Originally Posted by red98vett

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 !

Haha! It took every bone in my body not to tell him off immediatly!

[sassypup]

Originally Posted by Marcellacml

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?

I LOVE it!

[MeganS]

oh man. I've got a good one for you guys.

"Is that little rat supposed to be a dog?"
"Yup. What's your excuse?"

I used it once. Should've seen their face.

[Syl-]

Hello ladies and Yorkie lovers, My name is Syl- and I am new here and have spent hours reading you posts and looking at pictures of your furbabys. I dont post much but this one I could not pass up. I live with the Cowboys and Indians in N.M., and litte dogs are always teased. My Max likes to wear bandanas (He has all colors) and one time I went through a drive thru at Burger King and the clerk called my little Max a Rat and made fun of his bandana.I just said "You should see his brother" and the guy said "Does he wear a bandana too." I said "Sure does, want to see?" The clerk said "Yeah, Rats with scarfs." Well, I called Maxs brother to the front of the van and ask the clerk "Are you ready?" an he said "Yes" and Maxs brother stuck his head out the window. Maxs brother is a 159 Lb Rottwieller and now when I go to that Burger King Max and Shep get toys and free fries.