Does Anyone Else W/Small Mutts Get This?
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Most people just assume that Dixie and Lucy are both purebred Yorkies, even though Lucy's a Silky/Yorkie cross. The people I've told just nod, they don't ever say anything about designer dogs, but on a forum, I've had someone ask me about silkshires. Here is the pm, and my reply:
"Your dog is beautiful. We're trying hard looking for a Silkshire. Is there a breeder you would recommend? We live in NY city area but we're willing to travel."
"Thank you!
I'll be honest, the reason we have a "Silkshire", is because we were irresponsible, and bred our Silky with a Yorkie. Lucy is a puppy from the litter. If you want a Silky/Yorkie mix, I'd reccomend looking at your local SPCA, or shelter. Rescuing is a great thing to do, and there are tons of mixed breeds waiting for loving homes."
Other than that, I've never really had any problem just telling them she's a mix, and going on with my day.
"Your dog is beautiful. We're trying hard looking for a Silkshire. Is there a breeder you would recommend? We live in NY city area but we're willing to travel."
"Thank you!
I'll be honest, the reason we have a "Silkshire", is because we were irresponsible, and bred our Silky with a Yorkie. Lucy is a puppy from the litter. If you want a Silky/Yorkie mix, I'd reccomend looking at your local SPCA, or shelter. Rescuing is a great thing to do, and there are tons of mixed breeds waiting for loving homes."
Other than that, I've never really had any problem just telling them she's a mix, and going on with my day.
i don't really have a small mutt but i have the same problem.
i got tired of telling people i didn't know what yoshi was and then them telling me insane designer dog names that i just started making up stuff.
person: what kind of dog is that? looks like a labradoodle.
me: no she's not
person: oh what is she?
me: oh you know part chi, some greyhound and irish wolfhound. oh and a little poodle to make her poofy
person: ... really?
me: yeah
i got tired of telling people i didn't know what yoshi was and then them telling me insane designer dog names that i just started making up stuff.
person: what kind of dog is that? looks like a labradoodle.
me: no she's not
person: oh what is she?
me: oh you know part chi, some greyhound and irish wolfhound. oh and a little poodle to make her poofy
person: ... really?
me: yeah
Wow. I would be SO annoyed if I had a small mixed breed... that even remotely resembled a Poodle mix. You must get so many annoying guesses and assumptions.
People are SUPER annoying about guessing Fozzie's breeds. Most of the time, their guesses just leave me dumbfounded. A few people have suggested breeding dogs like him... "You'd make a fortune!" Awww, too bad little Fozz is infertile. =,( I could've been a millionaire!
People are SUPER annoying about guessing Fozzie's breeds. Most of the time, their guesses just leave me dumbfounded. A few people have suggested breeding dogs like him... "You'd make a fortune!" Awww, too bad little Fozz is infertile. =,( I could've been a millionaire!
lol had a man tell me my particolor pom was a mutt and AKC doesn't recognise them lol well they are listed on the reg form lol
had someone else tell me pugs don't come in black nust be a boston mix lol
and everyone asks if Nigel is a chihuahua or mexican hairless no chinese crested "well where is his hair" and I explain he is a true hairless
my powderpuff is always called a poodle and chi mix chipoo lol
I just don't care anymore lol
had someone else tell me pugs don't come in black nust be a boston mix lol
and everyone asks if Nigel is a chihuahua or mexican hairless no chinese crested "well where is his hair" and I explain he is a true hairless
my powderpuff is always called a poodle and chi mix chipoo lol
I just don't care anymore lol
Mine arent mixes... but when Kiba was a puppy... I'd have people come up and ask what she is. Mind you they're BLACK miniature schnauzers. I was asked yorkie, chihuahua?, and.. yes.. even (they actually said the full name) West Highland White Terrier. OMG
Some people dont believe they're pure schnauzers because they're black.. because you commonly see the the salt and pepper ones. Had some lady last month or so ask if they were schnauzers.. after I told her they were she asked what they were mixed with. Uh no.. they're not.. she rolled her eyes and walked off... hope she got an earful as she walked away. LOL.
Some people dont believe they're pure schnauzers because they're black.. because you commonly see the the salt and pepper ones. Had some lady last month or so ask if they were schnauzers.. after I told her they were she asked what they were mixed with. Uh no.. they're not.. she rolled her eyes and walked off... hope she got an earful as she walked away. LOL.
Oh, you have NO idea.
Lizzie is a German Spitz (a mittel, the medium variety.) She is NOT a large Pom, a Schipperke, or an American Eskimo. (!)
I don't mind people not knowing what she is. I mean, there's like 80 of these dogs in the US. What I *DO* resent is people who have shelter Poms adopting the breed name for their oversized (and frequently unhealthy!) dogs.
Mal's not small, but lots of people assume he's a collie mix, rather than a collie- or that he's been shaved down recently.
Lizzie is a German Spitz (a mittel, the medium variety.) She is NOT a large Pom, a Schipperke, or an American Eskimo. (!)
I don't mind people not knowing what she is. I mean, there's like 80 of these dogs in the US. What I *DO* resent is people who have shelter Poms adopting the breed name for their oversized (and frequently unhealthy!) dogs.
Mal's not small, but lots of people assume he's a collie mix, rather than a collie- or that he's been shaved down recently.
Most people want to know if I rescued my long-haired greyhound from the track. They get very confused when I tell them that she isn't a rescue and that she isn't a greyhound. I always end up having to say borzoi several times and then spell it several times, and then they still pronounce it wrong. I've had a few people insist that I shouldn't have gotten her from a breeder and should have rescued one from the track instead. 
It isn't just the small breeds, and it isn't just the rare breeds! People are always asking what kind of dog Hutch is, and he is clearly a Saint Bernard, albeit a smooth coat. When we tell them, people will tell us that he is too big to be a Saint! What???? Or they will tell is he is only a Saint mix because Saints have long fur. Once my hubby was so sick of telling people what kind of dog he was that he decided to call him a Spanish poodle and a man exclaimed that he thought so! I love how everyone else seems to be an expert on my breed but me!
haha when roofus was a puppy, people thought he was a saint bernard (i've never seen a black & white st bernard with a docked tail, hmmm...) now in the summer when I shave him, they think he's an irish wolfhound ???? go figure
I tell people Popper is a Battle Dog, which could be why they think he's a new designer breed, LOL! Blossom is my Bordermation, and Murphy's supposed mix does actually have a designer name, I think it was American Eagle Dog?
I tell people Popper is a Battle Dog, which could be why they think he's a new designer breed, LOL! Blossom is my Bordermation, and Murphy's supposed mix does actually have a designer name, I think it was American Eagle Dog?
