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Anna Banana · 05-27-2007, 11:10 PM

The thread about strangers commenting on the size of our yorkies reminded me of an issue that I often experience: people coming up to me and asking how much I paid for Wobie. (This is the question that usually comes after, "is he a teacup?")

Does anyone else get this? What do you say? It seems very rude to me, and there's no right way to answer...

alaskayorkie · 05-27-2007, 11:13 PM

Yeah, I get that. And I don't mind so much telling people what I paid. It's when their jaw drops and they say they can't believe anyone would pay that for a Yorkie that gets irritating.

Sukoshi's Mom · 05-27-2007, 11:14 PM

I get that question too, and I agree it seems rude! My answer depends on who's asking. If it's my family (I don't want them judging me for how much money I spend on my baby - they already don't understand), then I just brush it off and change the subject. If it's a complete stranger who I'll never see again and they really seem interested in the breed, I typically tell them, but I thinking how rude they are for asking the whole time I'm talking to them! If it's a stranger who comes across with an attitude, I just tell them she was "enough, but worth every penny."

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-28-2007, 12:08 AM

I think it's very rude! Chloe and I get it ALL the time

They always ask: how much she weighs, is she a teacup, where I got her, how much she costs, how old she is, and will she get any bigger.

A lot of people don't even ask those questions, they just assume. "Oh my! What a beautiful teacup Yorkie. She must be a puppy! How old is she? 2-3 months? Will she get very big? I bet she was expensive!" UGH! Then I have to give my teacup lecture

One man at the pet store recently, leaned in to Chloe (to "pretend" whisper) & said "Tell your Mommy to take that stupid crap [bow] off your head & to stop dressing you up!"

I could NOT believe it...I wanted to kick that man's butt.

Anna Banana · 05-28-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

I think it's very rude! Chloe and I get it ALL the time

They always ask: how much she weighs, is she a teacup, where I got her, how much she costs, how old she is, and will she get any bigger.

A lot of people don't even ask those questions, they just assume. "Oh my! What a beautiful teacup Yorkie. She must be a puppy! How old is she? 2-3 months? Will she get very big? I bet she was expensive!" UGH! Then I have to give my teacup lecture

One man at the pet store recently, leaned in to Chloe (to "pretend" whisper) & said "Tell your Mommy to take that stupid crap [bow] off your head & to stop dressing you up!"

I could NOT believe it...I wanted to kick that man's butt.

I cannot believe that! I would've freaked out on that jerk!

yorkiegirl83 · 05-28-2007, 12:13 AM

Ugh I hate people that comment on dressing up dogs. It's MY business and mine alone if I dress up my baby and they can all just mind their own business, lol.

I haven't gotten asked how much I paid for Kenzie yet...

Anna Banana · 05-28-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

"enough, but worth every penny."

I always say that! My response is usually, "I got what I paid for and more."

mizzwanned · 05-28-2007, 12:16 AM

This is what I hear come out ppls mouths when they see London.. OMGGGG she is soooo cute! Is that a teacup?? How much was she? Is she a puppy, oh no how old is she then?? Will she get bigger or is that it? Omg I want one!!!

Anna Banana · 05-28-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

This is what I hear come out ppls mouths when they see London.. OMGGGG she is soooo cute! Is that a teacup?? How much was she? Is she a puppy, oh no how old is she then?? Will she get bigger or is that it? Omg I want one!!!

Yeah, thats all I hear too...I'm already tired of giving the teacup lecture, and I've only had Wobie for 3 weeks!

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-28-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

This is what I hear come out ppls mouths when they see London.. OMGGGG she is soooo cute! Is that a teacup?? How much was she? Is she a puppy, oh no how old is she then?? Will she get bigger or is that it? Omg I want one!!!

Same here! LOL

One lady actually said "I don't believe she's not a teacup, let me hold her & I'll tell you if she is or not!" In a VERY rude/aggressive tone, as she was grabbing for Chloe...

I had no problem saying "Uhh no. F**k off, lady" to that one

alaskayorkie · 05-28-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

Same here! LOL

One lady actually said "I don't believe she's not a teacup, let me hold her & I'll tell you if she is or not!" In a VERY rude/aggressive tone, as she was grabbing for Chloe...

I had no problem saying "Uhh no. F**k off, lady" to that one

LOL. I'll remember not to call your pup a teacup!

I was walking out of the pet store the other day and some lady pointed at Jack and Eddie, poked her husband and said out loud, "Oh, look at the little rat dogs!" Now I'll call them my little rats sometimes myself, but that just seemed rude. I gave her a mock "hey!" and she said, "That's right, I called them rats!" I just walked away. In retrospect, I should have used your line!

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-28-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

LOL. I'll remember not to call your pup a teacup!

I was walking out of the pet store the other day and some lady pointed at Jack and Eddie, poked her husband and said out loud, "Oh, look at the little rat dogs!" Now I'll call them my little rats sometimes myself, but that just seemed rude. I gave her a mock "hey!" and she said, "That's right, I called them rats!" I just walked away. In retrospect, I should have used your line!

Well, it was more the grabbing that pizzed me off lol. She was really trying to take Chloe out of my hands.

But that's right...Chloe is NOT a teacup, and don't you forget it!

And Jack & Eddie rat dogs

I would have said "Ohhh hell no" to that one LOL

Dior'sMom · 05-28-2007, 02:26 AM

I am asked that all the time. Its very annoying.

jp4m2 · 05-28-2007, 02:42 AM

This topic is something we deal w/ also...I have to agree w/ Sukoshi's Mom on the relative issue..I have never told any of my relatives what I paid, several have said, "WOW! Those dogs are expensive! They go for $400 dollars!"...I'm thinking, "If you only knew."

....but these same people are very regular drinkers & if they add up what the blow getting sloshed every week it would take just a couple months to total what I spent at least I have something to show for my money....

Booboo'smommy · 05-28-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Yeah, thats all I hear too...I'm already tired of giving the teacup lecture, and I've only had Wobie for 3 weeks!

Same here...people actually stop me on the street and it gets pretty anoing specially when I am late for something.LOL

05-27-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Do strangers ask you how expensive your yorkie was? The thread about strangers commenting on the size of our yorkies reminded me of an issue that I often experience: people coming up to me and asking how much I paid for Wobie. (This is the question that usually comes after, "is he a teacup?") Does anyone else get this? What do you say? It seems very rude to me, and there's no right way to answer... __________________ Anna and Wobie

05-27-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yeah, I get that. And I don't mind so much telling people what I paid. It's when their jaw drops and they say they can't believe anyone would pay that for a Yorkie that gets irritating. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

05-27-2007, 11:14 PM	#3
Sukoshi's Mom I Love My Rugrats Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,578	I get that question too, and I agree it seems rude! My answer depends on who's asking. If it's my family (I don't want them judging me for how much money I spend on my baby - they already don't understand), then I just brush it off and change the subject. If it's a complete stranger who I'll never see again and they really seem interested in the breed, I typically tell them, but I thinking how rude they are for asking the whole time I'm talking to them! If it's a stranger who comes across with an attitude, I just tell them she was "enough, but worth every penny." __________________ *Lisa* , Sukoshi, and Tanuki Sukoshi 's Diggy Sukoshi's 1st Birthday Party

05-28-2007, 12:08 AM	#4
PuppyLovinNurse Chloe's Mommy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cornwall, ON Posts: 1,968	I think it's very rude! Chloe and I get it ALL the time They always ask: how much she weighs, is she a teacup, where I got her, how much she costs, how old she is, and will she get any bigger. A lot of people don't even ask those questions, they just assume. "Oh my! What a beautiful teacup Yorkie. She must be a puppy! How old is she? 2-3 months? Will she get very big? I bet she was expensive!" UGH! Then I have to give my teacup lecture One man at the pet store recently, leaned in to Chloe (to "pretend" whisper) & said "Tell your Mommy to take that stupid crap [bow] off your head & to stop dressing you up!" I could NOT believe it...I wanted to kick that man's butt. __________________ Sara & Chloe

05-28-2007, 12:16 AM	#8
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	This is what I hear come out ppls mouths when they see London.. OMGGGG she is soooo cute! Is that a teacup?? How much was she? Is she a puppy, oh no how old is she then?? Will she get bigger or is that it? Omg I want one!!! __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

05-28-2007, 12:13 AM	#6
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	Ugh I hate people that comment on dressing up dogs. It's MY business and mine alone if I dress up my baby and they can all just mind their own business, lol. I haven't gotten asked how much I paid for Kenzie yet...

05-28-2007, 02:26 AM	#13
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	I am asked that all the time. Its very annoying. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

05-28-2007, 02:42 AM	#14
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	This topic is something we deal w/ also...I have to agree w/ Sukoshi's Mom on the relative issue..I have never told any of my relatives what I paid, several have said, "WOW! Those dogs are expensive! They go for $400 dollars!"...I'm thinking, "If you only knew." ....but these same people are very regular drinkers & if they add up what the blow getting sloshed every week it would take just a couple months to total what I spent at least I have something to show for my money.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..