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Dogs with their ears pierced =/
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I dug this picture up of Rylie when she was 12-13 weeks old... she weighed 1.8lbs... putting her at 29oz... 14oz more than what this lady claims "Baby" weighs... I don't think she realizes how small 15oz really is...
It's really sad... people with chis lie about their dog's weight all of the time... like it's awful to have a dog that weighs over 2lbs fullgrown 
Most of the lies are really obvious... like this dog isn't close to weighing 15oz.
Other people just seem embarrased if their dogs weigh more than 5lbs. 5lbs is still a TINY dog...
Most of the lies are really obvious... like this dog isn't close to weighing 15oz.
Other people just seem embarrased if their dogs weigh more than 5lbs. 5lbs is still a TINY dog...
It's really sad... people with chis lie about their dog's weight all of the time... like it's awful to have a dog that weighs over 2lbs fullgrown
Most of the lies are really obvious... like this dog isn't close to weighing 15oz.
Other people just seem embarrased if their dogs weigh more than 5lbs. 5lbs is still a TINY dog...
Most of the lies are really obvious... like this dog isn't close to weighing 15oz.
Other people just seem embarrased if their dogs weigh more than 5lbs. 5lbs is still a TINY dog...
Every picture of that poor little chihuahua leaves me aghast. The earrings. The bracelets. The freakish little maid's outfit. Doesn't that poor dog ever get to be "naked"? I wonder how this person will react if her "baby" starts eating another dog's poop or something. "OMG, my baby is acting like, like a DOG!!! :yikes: "
But wait. That would require the owner to let her out of her purse and set her on the ground.
But wait. That would require the owner to let her out of her purse and set her on the ground.
Sorry, I still don't agree with bringing little dogs into stores or malls. It's unfair to the rest of us whose dogs are too big to sneak in... and can lead to even more "dog unfriendly" places.
No dogs allowed = no dogs allowed... YES.
No dogs allowed = teeny dogs in cute little bags are fine.... NO.
Even if I ever *did* get a toy breed, I'd never have the gall to flaunt the rules and inconvenience others by bringing my little dog into a place where he/she does not belong.
No dogs allowed = no dogs allowed... YES.
No dogs allowed = teeny dogs in cute little bags are fine.... NO.
Even if I ever *did* get a toy breed, I'd never have the gall to flaunt the rules and inconvenience others by bringing my little dog into a place where he/she does not belong.
First of all, we get it! You don't like it that I can carry my dog into stores. That is fine for you. Lots of people don't mind. Even store owners. My dog gets to go into resturants because she is small and will sit in a basket and not move. Why get all uptight because I can do what you can't.
Moving on, my Pom is 8lbs. To me she is tiny, I can't even fathom owning a dog smaller (although I am desperate for a Chi). I would be petrified that she would break!!
Wow, I read the entire thread on the other board and it's pretty obvious to me that Baby's owner isn't "all there". And I don't mean that as an insult, she just seems a little mentally challenged.
What gets me is people thinking that dressing up their dog like a doll makes them "spoiled". It doesn't make them spoiled, it just means that they're dressed like a doll for the owner's own vanity!
What gets me is people thinking that dressing up their dog like a doll makes them "spoiled". It doesn't make them spoiled, it just means that they're dressed like a doll for the owner's own vanity!
puppydog, you can't technically do it - you're breaking the rules, especially with the restaurants. There are health codes to consider. I believe that only service dogs are allowed into restaurants per health codes.
Why do I get uptight? Because the act of breaking the rules and bringing a tiny dog into a place that does not allow dogs is wrong. It often makes it harder for service dogs to be accepted in public places, and is inconsiderate of people with allergies or fear of dogs.
You say that lots of people don't mind... I bet lots of people *do* but don't say anything. You also say your dog "gets to go into restaurants" because she stays out of the way and is well-behaved. Does this mean I can take my 70lb Doberman to a restaurant? He'll curl into a very small ball at my feet and not make a sound for as long as I ask him to... does he "get to" violate health codes too?
Just because a dog is small and concealable, doesn't make it any less of a dog. Rules and laws apply to all dogs, not just the ones that are too big to hide.
Edited to add: I'm actually allergic to pomeranianss and bichons - can't explain it, but my face swells if I'm in close proximity to those two breeds. Let's hope I never run into you at a restaurant, I'd have to leave due to my allergies.
Why do I get uptight? Because the act of breaking the rules and bringing a tiny dog into a place that does not allow dogs is wrong. It often makes it harder for service dogs to be accepted in public places, and is inconsiderate of people with allergies or fear of dogs.
You say that lots of people don't mind... I bet lots of people *do* but don't say anything. You also say your dog "gets to go into restaurants" because she stays out of the way and is well-behaved. Does this mean I can take my 70lb Doberman to a restaurant? He'll curl into a very small ball at my feet and not make a sound for as long as I ask him to... does he "get to" violate health codes too?
Just because a dog is small and concealable, doesn't make it any less of a dog. Rules and laws apply to all dogs, not just the ones that are too big to hide.
Edited to add: I'm actually allergic to pomeranianss and bichons - can't explain it, but my face swells if I'm in close proximity to those two breeds. Let's hope I never run into you at a restaurant, I'd have to leave due to my allergies.
You will not run into me at a resturant, we live in different countries.
I am sure if you ask the resturant owner if you can bring your dog in and he says yes then there is no problem. I ask before I take my dog into places, always. If a person says no the I go somewhere that does not mind having my dogs there. I also have a medium and a large dog that come with me.
I have only ever been turned away with the large dog (Lab). My border and pom have never been turned away from anywhere.
My opinion on this is that you need to calm down. It is up to the owner of the establishment, not you. I don't like children screaming and running around and ruining my dining experience, but you don't see me carrying on about it. My dog is cleaner and better behaved then 99% of children I know.
I am sure if you ask the resturant owner if you can bring your dog in and he says yes then there is no problem. I ask before I take my dog into places, always. If a person says no the I go somewhere that does not mind having my dogs there. I also have a medium and a large dog that come with me.
I have only ever been turned away with the large dog (Lab). My border and pom have never been turned away from anywhere.
My opinion on this is that you need to calm down. It is up to the owner of the establishment, not you. I don't like children screaming and running around and ruining my dining experience, but you don't see me carrying on about it. My dog is cleaner and better behaved then 99% of children I know.
Ahhhh... that explains it - you don't live in the United States. That makes a lot of sense.
Here in the States, dogs are usually not allowed in stores, and rarely (if ever) allowed in restaurants - it's all part of our health codes. However, there is an epidemic of Paris Hilton types who prance into places with their small dogs and expect everyone to coo over their little babies - despite the rules of "no dogs allowed". It's frustrating, because these dogs are usually undersocialized and overpampered, and are nasty, fearful, nervous little boogers.
I bring my dogs to the print shop where I work and no one minds - but I keep them behind the counter where customers won't see them. We have a few clients who bring their little doggies in with them, then set them on the counter to walk around. These dogs almost always trample the print jobs of other clients - and printing is not cheap. Then they act offended and huffy when we ask them to remove their dog.
It's a pain in the rear end, having to reprint a big job because some holier-than-thou person felt they had to bring in their little chihuahua or shih tzu. People don't stop to think that their dog is a bother... they think that *everyone* adores their dog. This mentality is common of owners of all sizes of dogs, but it's more visible in stores where people sneak in their little dogs in bags or in their coats.
One little thing - even if the restaurant owner OKs it, there are larger regulatory bodies in the United States that police the health codes. There are strict rules for places that serve, prepare, or sell food. We have health inspectors that routinely check up on eating establishments and groceries to make sure they are following the rules. If an inspector was to see pet dogs milling about in a restaurant, the restaurant would more than likely face heavy fines.
My dogs are allowed in my print shop, the pet supply stores and boutiques, and some hardware and farm supply stores. I always ask, but most places say no... liability issues, health code issues... perhaps your country doesn't have these limitations.
Here in the States, dogs are usually not allowed in stores, and rarely (if ever) allowed in restaurants - it's all part of our health codes. However, there is an epidemic of Paris Hilton types who prance into places with their small dogs and expect everyone to coo over their little babies - despite the rules of "no dogs allowed". It's frustrating, because these dogs are usually undersocialized and overpampered, and are nasty, fearful, nervous little boogers.
I bring my dogs to the print shop where I work and no one minds - but I keep them behind the counter where customers won't see them. We have a few clients who bring their little doggies in with them, then set them on the counter to walk around. These dogs almost always trample the print jobs of other clients - and printing is not cheap. Then they act offended and huffy when we ask them to remove their dog.
It's a pain in the rear end, having to reprint a big job because some holier-than-thou person felt they had to bring in their little chihuahua or shih tzu. People don't stop to think that their dog is a bother... they think that *everyone* adores their dog. This mentality is common of owners of all sizes of dogs, but it's more visible in stores where people sneak in their little dogs in bags or in their coats.
One little thing - even if the restaurant owner OKs it, there are larger regulatory bodies in the United States that police the health codes. There are strict rules for places that serve, prepare, or sell food. We have health inspectors that routinely check up on eating establishments and groceries to make sure they are following the rules. If an inspector was to see pet dogs milling about in a restaurant, the restaurant would more than likely face heavy fines.
My dogs are allowed in my print shop, the pet supply stores and boutiques, and some hardware and farm supply stores. I always ask, but most places say no... liability issues, health code issues... perhaps your country doesn't have these limitations.
Man am I glad I don't live in the States. We have pretty lax law regarding where dogs are and are not allowed.
It is up to the owner of the establishment. I agree with you 100% that people, if they are going to take dogs out with them, should have them under control at all times. Mine are not allowed to wander around away from me at all. The little one I carry because that way she stands no chance of contaminating anything. The other two are often tied up at the dog rails outside the stores and wait for me.
I will not leave the little one out alone because she bites kids and I don't need irrate parents who don't teach their little monsters to not approach dogs on my case.
I see your frustration at uppity dogs owners. Where I live there are very few people who treat their dogs like toys, people have dogs here and we let them be dogs. The city I live in only has one pet store that sell doggy clothes!
It is up to the owner of the establishment. I agree with you 100% that people, if they are going to take dogs out with them, should have them under control at all times. Mine are not allowed to wander around away from me at all. The little one I carry because that way she stands no chance of contaminating anything. The other two are often tied up at the dog rails outside the stores and wait for me.
I will not leave the little one out alone because she bites kids and I don't need irrate parents who don't teach their little monsters to not approach dogs on my case.
I see your frustration at uppity dogs owners. Where I live there are very few people who treat their dogs like toys, people have dogs here and we let them be dogs. The city I live in only has one pet store that sell doggy clothes!
Sizzle - is it possible that you get a less-than-warm welcome at some places because your dogs are Dobermans? I always ask too when I bring Eve and Dakota places and I've yet to be turned away. Yet when I was walking a friend's lab mix (medium-sized, muscular black dog with rose ears. screams pit bull.) and asked the same people at the same store if I could bring her in, they shook their heads. I was really surprised at how cold they were to me when I had this dog as opposed to how welcoming they were towards the border collies. I think appearance has a lot to do with it, sadly.
I think Europe has the right idea about dogs. A friend was there over the summer and when she returned, not a single picture didn't have a dog somewhere in the background. The dogs are most likely much better behaved in Europe because they aren't forced to be locked away or confined only to "dog parks" and private property. They actually get a chance to socialize and adapt to living around humans. I've actually considered moving there for that reason - my dogs are a big part of my life and I do get a bit miffed that a great portion of the U.S. population is not okay with their presence outside my home. Doesn't mean I force my dogs on people, I just don't like it and wish it was left up to the owner of the establishment.
In any case, I do act as if it is up to the owner of the establishment. If a restaurant owner says I can bring in my dog (whether it is my inconspicuous, silent papillon in his bag or my BCs that sleep at my feet) inside, I will. I guess I'm just inconsiderate, but what's new in this world? I'm allergic to some perfume and have a fear of crowds yet I don't expect crowds to cease to exist or people to stop wearing perfume. If people don't like my dogs, they don't have to go near them. :-/ If my dogs do not act appropriately (hasn't happened yet) I will remove them from the building immediately. If I have permission to bring them in, I do not consider it an invasion of anyone else's space or rights. People need to chill out.
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I think appearance has a lot to do with it, sadly. I think Europe has the right idea about dogs.
A friend was there over the summer and when she returned, not a single picture didn't have a dog somewhere in the background. The dogs are most likely much better behaved in Europe because they aren't forced to be locked away or confined only to "dog parks" and private property. They actually get a chance to socialize and adapt to living around humans. I've actually considered moving there for that reason - my dogs are a big part of my life and I do get a bit miffed that a great portion of the U.S. population is not okay with their presence outside my home. Doesn't mean I force my dogs on people, I just don't like it and wish it was left up to the owner of the establishment.In any case, I do act as if it is up to the owner of the establishment. If a restaurant owner says I can bring in my dog (whether it is my inconspicuous, silent papillon in his bag or my BCs that sleep at my feet) inside, I will. I guess I'm just inconsiderate, but what's new in this world? I'm allergic to some perfume and have a fear of crowds yet I don't expect crowds to cease to exist or people to stop wearing perfume. If people don't like my dogs, they don't have to go near them. :-/ If my dogs do not act appropriately (hasn't happened yet) I will remove them from the building immediately. If I have permission to bring them in, I do not consider it an invasion of anyone else's space or rights. People need to chill out.
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