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lara2913 · 08-17-2007, 10:59 PM

How rude!

kezza · 08-18-2007, 01:05 AM

I know what you mean totally...When i was first thinking of buying Pixie i confided in a couple of friends about how much i was going to be paying for her etc.. Then, when i was working with a group of people i don't know very well the topic of me getting my new Yorkie came up...one of them said.."I bet she's costing alot of money"? so i said.."yes..a fair bit" and was just going to leave it at that..but then this 'friend' that i had confided in decided to tell them all exactly how much i was paying for her!! it was embarassing for me..of course they all pulled faces and made the usual comments...."that much for a dog"!!

I was NOT happy..

Shelby&Seymour · 08-18-2007, 02:54 AM

At the campgrounds, many people walk in the evenings and Shelby & Seymour "attract" them.

I Love meeting new people, so it is a "treat" for me.

The "How Much?" question has been brought up and I have 2 amswers that work wonderfully that I thought that I would share (maybe some of you would like to use them!).

"I don't remember how much, but I will sell them for 5 million"

or

"They would be a bargain at double the price"

Hope that these come in handy!

YorkieRose · 08-18-2007, 03:43 AM

I would not tell any stranger what I paid for anything of value,, jewelry, coat etc, let alone my dog..so many Yorkies are being stolen right out of peoples arms in public places...tell people your York was a gift and have no idea...

AngelWorks · 08-18-2007, 04:46 AM

I find it odd that people ask-----------I would never ask someone any more than I would ask a perfect stranger how much is in their pay check each week.

Very strange.

Sugar's Mom · 08-18-2007, 04:47 AM

As a breeder,and with my husband breeding beagles, it seems someone is here every day. if my yorkies are outside playing they just go ga-ga over them. then it always comes around to "what do you get out of them". That bugs the heck out of me because it really is no one's business. But it is kind of fun to see their mouths drop open. I just chalk it up to the area I live in and the ignorance of some people.

Ichabob · 08-18-2007, 05:01 AM

My husband tells strangers that ask what we paid for Wicket, his replies "we could bought a car for what he cost." it throws them off guard now bear in mind he never said new car, they just awlays think that. My daughter bought a great dane and she got tried of all the remarks she got when she told the price so now she using this line.

TinyBit · 08-18-2007, 05:01 AM

My answer is "I gave them a scrap of paper and they gave me the puppy"
And it's always true, when I handed over the cashiers check the puppy was mine.
My niece has a little pug with a shirt that says "you can't afford me" I've been looking for some for mine... If anyone sees one (She got it at a Wal-Mart) please pick up two for me. Then PM me. thanks.

Dina_Nichole · 08-18-2007, 05:04 AM

I hate questions like this.

However, you should see the looks I get when I tell them Pia came from Brazil, LOL

Nicki and Beau · 08-18-2007, 05:09 AM

I ask the rude people how much they paid for their kids. I don't have human kids and they are WAY more expensive

Alternatively, I "rescued" my pup from a bad breeder (which I did, but I still had to pay a bit for her) and we are fortunate to have Yorkies in our lives. Besides, I don't care how much I paid for my dogs nor should anyone else!

IluvLucy · 08-18-2007, 05:13 AM

My response has always been "Enough to bring them home with me"

abbie's mom · 08-18-2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kezza

..of course they all pulled faces and made the usual comments...."that much for a dog"!!

And, yet...I'll bet a doughnut hole these same people are in debt up to their eyeballs for things (new furniture, boats, cars, etc.) Can any of these 'things' look at you adoringly, or lick your face when you're sad??

jp4m2 · 08-18-2007, 05:26 AM

I've found that if someone is seriouly considering getting a yorkie they pretty much know what they will cost them already...

When I do get asked it's just from someone sniffing around for something to gossip about...I'm so glad no one has asked me from either side of the family,if they did know, their lips would be flapping so fast they'd be smoking........

Baby Madeleine · 08-18-2007, 06:02 AM

I get this question a lot too and I always wonder how to handle it. I think it is such a rude question and I would never ask a stranger how much they paid for something. I like the idea of saying "you can't put a price on this face!".

Yorkiekids · 08-18-2007, 06:11 AM

I'd just say that's a personal matter. With all the dognapping I don't want to give out anymore info. then necessary.

08-17-2007, 10:59 PM	#16
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	How rude! __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

08-18-2007, 01:05 AM	#17
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I know what you mean totally...When i was first thinking of buying Pixie i confided in a couple of friends about how much i was going to be paying for her etc.. Then, when i was working with a group of people i don't know very well the topic of me getting my new Yorkie came up...one of them said.."I bet she's costing alot of money"? so i said.."yes..a fair bit" and was just going to leave it at that..but then this 'friend' that i had confided in decided to tell them all exactly how much i was paying for her!! it was embarassing for me..of course they all pulled faces and made the usual comments...."that much for a dog"!! I was NOT happy.. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

08-18-2007, 02:54 AM	#18
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	A few "comebacks" to share... At the campgrounds, many people walk in the evenings and Shelby & Seymour "attract" them. I Love meeting new people, so it is a "treat" for me. The "How Much?" question has been brought up and I have 2 amswers that work wonderfully that I thought that I would share (maybe some of you would like to use them!). "I don't remember how much, but I will sell them for 5 million" or "They would be a bargain at double the price" Hope that these come in handy! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

08-18-2007, 03:43 AM	#19
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	price I would not tell any stranger what I paid for anything of value,, jewelry, coat etc, let alone my dog..so many Yorkies are being stolen right out of peoples arms in public places...tell people your York was a gift and have no idea...

08-18-2007, 05:01 AM	#23
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	How Much...if you ask,you can't afford... My answer is "I gave them a scrap of paper and they gave me the puppy" And it's always true, when I handed over the cashiers check the puppy was mine. My niece has a little pug with a shirt that says "you can't afford me" I've been looking for some for mine... If anyone sees one (She got it at a Wal-Mart) please pick up two for me. Then PM me. thanks. __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11

08-18-2007, 04:46 AM	#20
AngelWorks Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 1,752	I find it odd that people ask-----------I would never ask someone any more than I would ask a perfect stranger how much is in their pay check each week. Very strange.

08-18-2007, 04:47 AM	#21
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	As a breeder,and with my husband breeding beagles, it seems someone is here every day. if my yorkies are outside playing they just go ga-ga over them. then it always comes around to "what do you get out of them". That bugs the heck out of me because it really is no one's business. But it is kind of fun to see their mouths drop open. I just chalk it up to the area I live in and the ignorance of some people.

08-18-2007, 05:01 AM	#22
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	My husband tells strangers that ask what we paid for Wicket, his replies "we could bought a car for what he cost." it throws them off guard now bear in mind he never said new car, they just awlays think that. My daughter bought a great dane and she got tried of all the remarks she got when she told the price so now she using this line.

08-18-2007, 05:04 AM	#24
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	I hate questions like this. However, you should see the looks I get when I tell them Pia came from Brazil, LOL __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

08-18-2007, 05:09 AM	#25
Nicki and Beau YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bethany, OK Posts: 2	It's MY business I ask the rude people how much they paid for their kids. I don't have human kids and they are WAY more expensive Alternatively, I "rescued" my pup from a bad breeder (which I did, but I still had to pay a bit for her) and we are fortunate to have Yorkies in our lives. Besides, I don't care how much I paid for my dogs nor should anyone else!

08-18-2007, 05:13 AM	#26
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	My response has always been "Enough to bring them home with me" __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

08-18-2007, 05:26 AM	#28
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I've found that if someone is seriouly considering getting a yorkie they pretty much know what they will cost them already... When I do get asked it's just from someone sniffing around for something to gossip about...I'm so glad no one has asked me from either side of the family,if they did know, their lips would be flapping so fast they'd be smoking........ __________________ 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..

08-18-2007, 06:02 AM	#29
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	I get this question a lot too and I always wonder how to handle it. I think it is such a rude question and I would never ask a stranger how much they paid for something. I like the idea of saying "you can't put a price on this face!". __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

08-18-2007, 06:11 AM	#30
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I'd just say that's a personal matter. With all the dognapping I don't want to give out anymore info. then necessary. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki