To those with more than one dog...

[PJ's Mom]

Do you find, when you take your dogs out in public, that one gets mre attention than the other(s)?

Today I took Peej and Bailey in to Petsmart so Peej could be groomed and Bailey got all the attention. Everyone asked what kind of dog she is, where I got her and they wanted to pet her. No one, except one little girl even looked at Peej.

Now really, Peej and I are both ok with this. Bailey is the attention stealer and Peej would just as soon be left alone than touched by strangers anyway. (snobby dog. ) I'm wondering though, if those of you with more than one dog have had this happen to you.

[LeahMM]

Since I have matching dogs they all get equal amounts of attention. Cody will throw herself on to here back for tummy rubs though so she tends to steal the show.

[caseysmom]

Bubba gets all the attention because he is a young small dog...it totally ticks me off.

I even took Casey in for a vet appt one time and the receptioniost said "oh where's bubba" all gushing...I said today is caseys day okay. She felt bad and came in the office with us and got down on the floor with casey.

[k9krazee]

Yeah, When I take all of them for a walk at once I get a bunch of stares but everyone wants to hold and pet Kyra and are always asking questions about her.

[luvofallhorses]

Yep! Buster gets compliments more than any of them but I know they are all special just the same of course he barks at them! lol he's one shy pup

[ParNone]

Mine seem to attract different types. Men seem to be more drawn to Oz and Gull. Kids and lil' old ladies for Murph and Maddie.

I was having a similar problem at the vets though, like caseysmom. They would swoon all over Oz and Murph, but I was kind of getting the feeling they didn't really like Gull. He's a bit scared there, so I don't think they were getting a good snapshot of how friendly he can be.

But I was pleasantly surprised the last time I went in there to pick up some pills for Oz. I'd had Gull in to be groomed that same week and while I was paying for the pills, a vet tech asked me if Gulliver was my dog. Then she went on and on about how great he did and how friendly and funny he is.

That just made my day that she said that. Everybody wants their kids to be liked I think.

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[Giselle]

Yes, Giselle (greyhound) definitely gets ALL the attention. Then, again, I have two very unique dogs, each with their own quirks- Giselle is graceful looking, long-legged with heavy eyeliner that makes her eyes look quite elegant if I do say so myself , plus, she's an ex-racer which seems to draw more people in. Lucky, on the other hand, is small and fluffy with a smushy face. Normally, he attracts a lot of attention by himself, but when coupled with Giselle, the larger, more graceful dog gets more loving.

[flamepony12]

Zeus is definitely the dog everyone seems to flock to.

[Bigyummydog]

We only have MAXIMUS, but Pressley still calls him the "favorite son."

[gemini9961]

Yep I have the same problem. Maggie usually gets more attention. She is smaller and people don't know what kind of dog she is so they ask all the time. She will go up to people and jump on them and want to lick them where Sadie hides behind me and is quite shy. Maggie is just more outgoing than Sadie. Sadie could care less though I think, she would rather be left alone with new people. At home though they get the same attention.

[micki76]

Chester always gets the most attention. He's very friendly and most people think he's a chi, so they're surprised that he's not "snippy" or "yappy".

Cinny's 2nd. People like the uppy & the downy earwise. Plus, she's very friendly.

Millie's generally disliked by everyone. She's snappy and snarly.

[Pam]

Well I have never had the courage to take both Bella and Ripley to PetsMart at the same time! LOL! When I walk them around the neighborhood, though, everyone pretty much pays them equal attention. You would be surprised at how many people I have run across that ask if Bella is a poodle. I guess some people think they only come in toy and mini.

[aly]

Reece gets about 95% of the attention when I take my dogs out. Must be the black dog syndrome thing with Lolly. Those that do like Lolly REALLY like her though Right now while I have Pearl, she gets 99% of the attention and Reece gets 1%

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by aly
Must be the black dog syndrome thing with Lolly.

Probably, that's so stupid, though. I loved both your babies! Finn liked Reece.

[delidog]

I Completely Understand!!
My Joey gets All The Attention!!! His Markings Attract ALL the Attention & Attraction from strangers
I can walk ALL 3 at the same time.....They Only Remember Joey!!
I Know Why...And Hobo & Deli Dog have come to terms w/This...
So It is fine...
Joey is The Most Recognizable!!!!
That is the Price that I Pay!!
Nicole