we WON'T stop walking!

[Alysser]

People like that discust me! I don't get that, but the complete opposite. But a friend of mine who has a big mutt gets that all the time. No one is sure of what breeds she is but she is big. People just assume she is automatically bad because of her size so they avoid her on walks.

[k9krazee]

Wow, some people The same thing happens when I walk Shadow...people will cross to the other side of the road or make rude comments, but nobody thinks twice about walking up to little Kyra, who's probably the most likely to get snippy!

[buttercup132]

Some people make me wanna scream!

[Glacier]

I actually think you handled it very well. It's a good idea to educate people about sibes when you get a chance. Siberians are targeted under some breed specific bans and many major insurance companies won't insure a husky owner. I know several people in the States who can't insure their homes because they won't get rid of their huskies and even more who are paying astronomical premiums.

The problem is that for most bite/attack statistics any dog with prick ears and a curled tail is classed as a "husky", not a Siberian specifically, just a "husky". Those dogs actually rank very high on national bite lists. If responsible owners don't speak up, the northern breeds could easily be facing the same problems pit bull owners face now! Siberians are already banned or restricted in some places.

They came for the Communists, and I didn't object - For I wasn't a Communist;
They came for the Socialists, and I didn't object - For I wasn't a Socialist;
They came for the labor leaders, and I didn't object - For I wasn't a labor leader;
They came for the Jews, and I didn't object - For I wasn't a Jew;
Then they came for me - And there was no one left to object.
- Martin Niemoller, German Protestant Pastor, 1892-1984 This man was speaking about standing up to Hitler, but the principle can be applied to many other things, including dog ownership.

[captain]

One Word

Uneducated!

[cyber-sibes]

Sounds to me like you did the correct thing, not your fault they don't want to listen. Some people choose to remain ignorant. You handled it well, and Gracie was a perfect lady. (((hugs))) to you & your gorgeous girl.
I'm really taken aback. I have had people ask if Star is a wolf or wolf hybrid, but NEVER has anyone be so rude as those people! Most people I encounter want to pet them and just want to be sure they are friendly. As Glacier pointed out, there is some prejudice by some, but not all, insurance companies. But at our previous house, before they would insure us, they came out and took photos of Star and Rosie, my RB rotti-mix, "just in case".

[shihtzulover850]

I hate it when people say those things. Your Gracie from what I can tell by you sig is one of the sweetest looking dogs I know. What is with the people at your dog park? Here you can take a huge dog like that and all the people will love it. If I saw you I would pick my dog up because she is afraid of big dogs. I would let her get used to gracie. Then she could do whatever. I am glad you won't stop walking. You shouldn't. And those people need some serious education on dog breeds.