my vent on designer dogs

[catfancier]

When you get a new dog in the clinic and ask them their breed. Right in the middle of their rambling just say "Oh, it's a mix". They shut right up and automatically know you aren't interested in their high priced mutt.

You do need to be careful when you talk about the pet owner getting the impression you aren't interested in their high priced mutt - especially if you work in a clinic. Their high priced mutt and its health is exactly what you should be interested in!
Not trying to flame or berate you for your comment, just wanted to raise a concern. If I was a "joe public" pet owner and the nurse/tech/receptionist at the clinic made a disparaging comment to me about my choice of pet, I would probably take my business elsewhere.

[lute]

You do need to be careful when you talk about the pet owner getting the impression you aren't interested in their high priced mutt - especially if you work in a clinic. Their high priced mutt and its health is exactly what you should be interested in!
Not trying to flame or berate you for your comment, just wanted to raise a concern. If I was a "joe public" pet owner and the nurse/tech/receptionist at the clinic made a disparaging comment to me about my choice of pet, I would probably take my business elsewhere.

I don't say it rudely. I am interested in the health and well being of any dog breed or mix. I just hint that It's only a mutt. Nothing special.

[catfancier]

When you see the amount of animals as we do in clinics or working with pets the 'designer dogs' do collectively end up in a particular group.
Having said that, all pets are highly unique and special in their own individual ways. I always like to think that I treat all my client's pets as the unique individuals that they are.