what sort of comments do you get with your dog[s]?

**Suki Wingy** · 03-17-2009, 09:57 AM

I get "How old is he?" a lot they are surprised when I say 9. Also, "What kind of dog is he, dalmatian, right?"

**Freedom** · 03-17-2009, 10:28 AM

Are they related?

Are you a dog walker?

Are ALL of those YOURS???!!!

Look at the poodles!

Do you breed - have any puppies?

**4 Dog Mother** · 03-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Mostly we get "are those all yours?" "Why do you have so many?" "Do you have a big back yard?" "Do you dog sit" They always asked if Snoopy was a dalmation. A few have always wanted a dog like Jack but they don't have a clue of what kind he is. Since Christy's are with me a lot when we are at the dog park they ask if Dakota is a dalmation (yes, a huge one!) Or they thought that Great Danes were all brown (like Scooby Doo). They think that Pippi and Tucker are still pups because they are small. The one that amazes me is when they ask if Dazzi is a pup. And of course, the one I always like is do they bite? Now why would I take 4 or 5 dogs for a walk if they bit? Could I possibly handle them if they decided they wanted to go after someone?

**king2005** · 03-17-2009, 12:39 PM

Far too many people think Digi is a Rottie or a rottie mix

1 Person thought she was a pure doberman when she was little.
Most people fall in love with her & she attracts people who want to pet her like flies on doo doo!! Its insane.. I can't go anywhere without be mobbed

Once in a while I get Does she bite? I say oh god no, shes crazy friendly. Then they ask, well why is she muzzled. I say, shes not, then I open her mouth wide

She gets stares all the time, esp. when shes walking & her fur is swaying. THen I hear wow thats a pretty dog!

& the annoying ones I get, OMG shes so thin, you need to feed her more! Trust me if she would eat half a cup/day I would be thrilled! But shes just not a big eater & when I do stuff food down her throat she still doesn't put on any weight.

**Candy317** · 03-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Freedom

Are they related?

Are you a dog walker?

Are ALL of those YOURS???!!!

Look at the poodles!

Do you breed - have any puppies?

I get that too! When Pepe is cut [poodle-cut] however I don't fight it.

**Christmas_Hamster** · 03-17-2009, 02:05 PM

I get:

'whoa that's a big dog!' -Which he is, ya know 100+lbs, he's also a lap dog :P
'how old is he?'
'what breed is he?'- and sometimes I have to explain how you get three breeds into one dog. :P
'kids stay away, that dog's vicious' -no actually he is quite the opposite
'stunning/beautiful/gorgeous/nice/pretty eyes' - ;D
'will he attack my dog?' -yes that's why I take him for walks in dog-crowded places
'beautiful dog!'

My favourite thing is when people go out of their way with their dogs just to avoid the 'scary' dog. But the best was when I was pet sitting my neighbour's dog, Cody(golden retriever). Cody is dog aggressive and only get's along with Blue because he has known Blue since he(Cody) was a puppy. Anyways so my Dad and I were walking the two of them and we see this women with these two cockapoo's coming towards us. I pull Cody behind Blue while we head single file up the sidewalk to Cody can't reach the dogs. I was about to head onto the road when the women walked on the road around Blue and my Dad then heads right towards Cody and me. I mean come on! The dog that has his teeth bared & ears back who happens to be a retriever or the big mutt-dog that's wagging his tail and grinning from ear to ear? >.<

**happylabs** · 03-17-2009, 02:37 PM

Casey is a full Yellow Lab. Now that she is 12+ years old she is quite white in the face, however, it is still pretty obvious that she is a Yellow lab. Last time I had her to the vet a couple people in the waiting room asked what kind of dog she was. I think Casey was offended but I just sort of laughed.

**Flatcoatluver** · 03-17-2009, 02:53 PM

SAGE:
How old is he? A lot of people think he is older because of his Blue merle.
Most people think he is either a aussie, border collie, mini aussie, or mini collie. Not very many people get his breed, I just don't understand it.
Also most people think that he is a girl, I don't know if it's him name or if he looks girly.
When I am showing him in rally or agility he seems to be a crowd pleaser because he loves to work and he always prances.

ZOEY:
If she's a flat-coat why is her hair not completly flat? Her hair does some weird flippy thing at the top of her head.
She does therapy work and wears her jacket everywhere. People always ask if she bites. If she's a therapy dog, why would she bite?
AWW What a pretty black irish setter or black golden retriever.

TJ:
OK.. let me guess he is dalmation and something else. I tell them no he's a english setter. They never seem to believe me.
He doesn't get to many comments, mainly everyone seems to think he is the cutest out of all three of my dogs.

**Twisterdog** · 03-17-2009, 10:20 PM

My favorite comment ever, directed at my then-boyfriend's morbidly obese male dachshund whom he refused to put on a diet: "Ah! Is she pregnant? When are the puppies due?" I laughed SO hard, it was such an "I told you so!" moment.

The terrier crew - Pepper, Sequoia, Georgie and Lucky - get the typical ... "Is that a Jack Russell? Is that a Wishbone dog? Are they really hyper?"

Vanilla is very unique-looking and people always say, "WOW. What kind of dog is that? Her eyes are so pretty!"

Keito gets the most comments, and more than one serious offer to buy him. One guy even got out his wallet and started counting off 100's. Seriously. People say, "Holy cow, I've NEVER seen a dog like that? What is he? Where did you get him?" And strangely, several people have asked, "Can he bark?", I'm assuming thinking he is a basenji, which he really looks nothing like.

Haven't taken the IG's out anywhere yet, so we will see ....

**WELOVESPUPPIES** · 03-18-2009, 07:26 AM

For Duke:
Is he a pit? umm no.
What kind of dog is he?
He has a really big head like pits usually do.
I have never seen a white boxer, is he mixed? Are they rare?
He sure is noisy (lol, Duke is a very vocal dog).
Does he bite? (because he is so noisy people think agression).

For Champ:
What a great personality.
I love her coloring.
Is she a boxer?
Does she bite?
Pretty girl.

Duke and Champ together - do you breed? I would love a puppy.

Chopper
What kind of dog is he

Really? Chihuahuas are usually yappy and nip.
He is so small, how much does he weigh?
I love his coloring.
He is really well behaved...for a chihuahua

I have never seen a chihuahua colored like him.
OMG look at that dog on the motorcycle wearing glasses.
Can I take his picture?
How old? (they always think he is a puppy, he is 2, I always get a look of shock when I say his age).
Does he bite?
Can I pet him?
Leave his glasses on so I can show my wife.

Ryleigh
Awwwww, she is so tiny.
Why is she shaking (LOL)
What a beautiful face.
She is so small.
How old?
Does she bite?
Can I pet her?

All of them together:
They all live in the same house?
Do they get along? (no the big ones eat the little ones, we originally had more....idiots)
Do they play together? yes and very well.
I bet the little ones are the boss huh?
Do they bite?
Do the little ones get stepped on by the big ones (only once then they learn to move LOL)

Chopper and Ryleigh:
My dog would eat them/have them for a snack.
Those aren't dogs.
Look at the rats.
Almost a DOG.
OMG look how cute they are/tiny they are.
Do they bark all the time (as they sit quietly in my arms or on my lap

)
My grandma had one of those dogs, it was the meanest dog I have ever seen.
What great personalities for chihuahuas.
OMGosh I WANT ONE!!

**Freedom** · 03-18-2009, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by WELOVESPUPPIES

For Duke:

Duke and Champ together - do you breed? I would love a puppy.

Chopper
OMG look at that dog on the motorcycle wearing glasses.
Can I take his picture?
Leave his glasses on so I can show my wife.

Ryleigh
Awwwww, she is so tiny.
Can I pet her?

All of them together:
Do they get along? (no the big ones eat the little ones, we originally had more....idiots)

Chopper and Ryleigh:
OMG look how cute they are/tiny they are.
What great personalities for chihuahuas.
OMGosh I WANT ONE!!

You get a lot of WELL DESERVED compliments. The breeding ones always get me (probably because I do rescue). And you have a terrific reply for "do they get along!" I love that!

**RipplingWaves55** · 03-19-2009, 05:00 AM

We don't take them on walks around the neighborhood. They are vicious. Like crazy.

Screech is the most vicious, even though he knows how to hug us, sits like a king and his fur is so soft, and he's actually kind of small, but for me he's huge.

**buttercup132** · 03-19-2009, 01:56 PM

Pixie:
Is she actually pink?
Is she born pink/purple?
Does she bite? (she has a huge underbite so her teeth show)
Why is she shaking? Poor thing must be so scared!
(umm no have you not realised she has no fur and it's -20)
How do you get her to stay still while you dye her?
Do you shave her?

And then some people will say how weird, ugly,different looking she is.

Elise:
She's so pretty!
What a awsome looking dog, what is she?
Where did you get her?
She's so well behaved for a puppy.