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12-21-2006, 08:21 AM | #61 | |
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Now that should be the Quote of the Month! Very well said! We are all lucky people!
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12-21-2006, 08:22 AM | #62 |
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| I think that it's not simply that some people are bashing others for having tiny yorkies, it's much more about their general approach to responding to questions posted. People are often enough too fast to judge. It's one thing that it's an open forum and everybody should be welcome to express their opinions, and it is a completely different thing when those opinions take a form of unsubstantiated accusations and judgments. While there are people on this forum that became friends over the years and, thus, had an opportunity to get to know each other better as well as to learn of each other's living arrangements, attitudes, and approaches to taking care of their animals, most of us don't really have all the information about each of the posters to make a valid judgment. The extent of our knowledge is what is said on the post, which is a few sentences. If there is anything that might be apparent from the post, it's that people on this forum love their yorkies, love to the point of treating them like their babies, love so much, that they are concerned with certain issues, puzzled over certain questions, and eager to resolve certain problems regarding their yorkies. The goal of all those questions is to get information that can help them to be better parents to their animals. Is this a valid cause to be bashed? I don't think so. There are people here that are more sensitive than others. So, while some may simply disregard ignorant and judgmental replies posted, others can be quite harmed and taken out of their equilibrium. It should not be the case. This forum was built to be a great resource for everybody. People should not be afraid or hesitant to post their questions here because of the threat of being judged. Information and learning are great gifts. The more we know, the better parents we are to our little babies. Aren't we here to do precisely that - learn how to raise better, happier and healthier yorkies? |
12-21-2006, 09:47 AM | #63 | |
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12-21-2006, 09:57 AM | #64 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | FlDebra...the original post insinuated jealousy - I hope when I posted you don't think I meant you... but the feeling I got was that people are jealous of little dogs and I just don't see it !! I can't think of one time myself I was jealous....(ok a FEW times lol) but in general - I think most all of us are very happy with our yorkies and I personally have never seen anyone bashed for having a tiny. Warning someone and bashing are 2 different things and the little guys can have special needs and people need to be a bit more cautious with them - but I don't think in my time on this site have I ever seen anyone bashed over this - (cept for those breeding tinies - that's a whole different subject) Girl - We love you ! everything's cool - |
12-21-2006, 10:17 AM | #65 |
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| The only posts I have seen where I would say there was bashing of sorts was when breeders come on to post puppies for sale and they make a big deal out of the fact that the parents are so tiny and the puppies will be tiny too. They are purposely breeding to get tinies and people dont like that too much. But on the other hand it seems I have seen alot of 4 sale ads here that the people get bashed for selling or breeding the teapots too. Then there are the baby doll yorkie people that are selling the TEASPOONS. Everyone has an opinion and that is just whatt it is........an opinion. People here just care about yorkies and want too see healthy ones that stay within the breed standard and I think the bashing occurs when you are trying to get the tinies so you can charge major bucks for them. I have seen them charging $8000.00 for them. |
12-21-2006, 10:27 AM | #66 | |
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12-21-2006, 10:38 AM | #67 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | For SOME people small size seems to be a status symbol, even using the words, "they are just jealous" suggests that smaller is better. This seem like a dangerous idea to pass on, not only because some breeders will be more inclined to breed undersize dogs, but because some owners might limit a pup's food in order to create a smaller adult. Malnourished animals do not reach their full growth potential, and insecure people are always looking for status symbols that make them feel better about themselves. Overall, though, I am very happy that most of you embrace all sizes. Nancy |
12-21-2006, 10:50 AM | #68 | ||
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12-21-2006, 11:00 AM | #69 |
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| I think just the fact that you (the original poster) were able to voice this concern, and get this many replies, WITHOUT anyone "attacking" you, or things turning into a fight....I think that's testiment to how great this site really is.
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12-21-2006, 02:13 PM | #70 | |
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12-21-2006, 02:18 PM | #71 | |
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12-21-2006, 02:40 PM | #72 | |
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12-25-2006, 08:11 AM | #73 |
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| I have to admit that when I bought Max, I wanted a tiny. I was told that he would be 4 pounds full grown and was delighted. I guess I fell for all the hype with the pictures of the tiny, dainty little dogs, etc. When Max reached 5 lbs. at about 4 months, I realized that bubble had just popped, but I had also begun to hear about how fragile the tinies can be. Even now, sometimes I'll be somehwere with Max and put him down, and he'll flop. I'll forget just how tiny he is (about 6-6.5 lbs at 8 months). Of course, if he was a tiny, I'd still adore him, but just be even more careful. We all love our dogs on this site and care about each others dogs. Our concern for the tinies is just because of that - we love them, and while they are healthy,they need to be watched over a little more because they can be a bit more fragile. Welcome to YT and just take whatever is said as it is meant. We love your dog. Not everyone says what they mean 100% perfectly all of the time. Judy |
12-25-2006, 08:20 AM | #74 |
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| ok.....I admit......I am the ONE!!!!! The one that is jealous!!!!!!!! OF ALL OF YOU WITH YORKIES!!!!! Tiny or not.....the right one is out there for ALL |
12-25-2006, 08:22 AM | #75 | |
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