So I don't own a cocker..
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Looks like a Cocker to me.
I swear, parks and dogs come with complete idiots at the other end of the leash. Sometimes they are the ones unhooking the leash too. It's hard to think on your feet during times like this, but you really should prep for the next time. It's not really hard as the issues are always the same when it comes to Fools With Dogs. I should start a blog on that.
Next time you see them, just point out that they paid good money for dogs that they could have fairly easily gotten for free after a romp in somebody's back yard between two unrelated breeds. Then mention how many of them land in shelters to be euthanized if nobody comes and gets them for a hundred bucks. Then ask them if they think they and Dogdom got a good deal. And tell them to visit their local shelter next time they want an Oodle.
Very cute dogs. Too many of them being indescriminately bred. The next temperament disaster may be unfolding.
I swear, parks and dogs come with complete idiots at the other end of the leash. Sometimes they are the ones unhooking the leash too. It's hard to think on your feet during times like this, but you really should prep for the next time. It's not really hard as the issues are always the same when it comes to Fools With Dogs. I should start a blog on that.
Next time you see them, just point out that they paid good money for dogs that they could have fairly easily gotten for free after a romp in somebody's back yard between two unrelated breeds. Then mention how many of them land in shelters to be euthanized if nobody comes and gets them for a hundred bucks. Then ask them if they think they and Dogdom got a good deal. And tell them to visit their local shelter next time they want an Oodle.
Very cute dogs. Too many of them being indescriminately bred. The next temperament disaster may be unfolding.
I rarely have people argue with me, most of the time they just ask about my chihuahua or ask what kind of dog I have. You'd be surprised how few people know that shelties aren't called Miniature collies or miniature Lassies.
The only one that sat there and argued with me was the sheltie pup lady who thought Trey was a sheltie x pom.
I forgot the other half of the argument was that he was too small to be a sheltie. Didn't you know? Shelties are supposed to be 40+ pounds. He's about 20 so he couldn't be puebred. And like I said, shelties aren't supposed to have that much hair.
She may have been surprised when her sheltie puppy- already as big as my dog- grew it's coat.
The only one that sat there and argued with me was the sheltie pup lady who thought Trey was a sheltie x pom.
I forgot the other half of the argument was that he was too small to be a sheltie. Didn't you know? Shelties are supposed to be 40+ pounds. He's about 20 so he couldn't be puebred. And like I said, shelties aren't supposed to have that much hair.
She may have been surprised when her sheltie puppy- already as big as my dog- grew it's coat.
I have all kinds of people who will cross the street... even had one mother yell at her kids to stop, while crossing in the middle of an intersection until my "wolf" and I walked around the corner.
He's always on a leash and although sometimes I've got to work hard to control him as he's a pretty strong guy (and I haven't exactly trained him to heel
) he's not all over the place and normally just has his nose in the ground or is trying to move forward... because even though he doesn't know where we are going we have to get there fast!
It's just funny.
In my old neighbourhood the only people not afraid of my dogs were the little kids... go figure.
He's always on a leash and although sometimes I've got to work hard to control him as he's a pretty strong guy (and I haven't exactly trained him to heel
) he's not all over the place and normally just has his nose in the ground or is trying to move forward... because even though he doesn't know where we are going we have to get there fast!It's just funny.
In my old neighbourhood the only people not afraid of my dogs were the little kids... go figure.
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I get the wolf comments all the time. I just laugh at those people. I've also gotten a few comments on whether Ranger was part Malamute, or whether they are all pure bred Sibes. I've never argued over my dogs breeds, though if someone was trying to convince me my dogs are something they're not I would.
During one of my son's soccer games, the ref walked up to me and told me I had a beautiful "Weimer-hammer". I told him that Jasmine was not a "Weimer-hammer" but a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and he told me that he owned "Weimer-hammers" all his life and this was a full blooded "Weimer-hammer". Ummmm...okay...guess I shouldn't argue with the one person who can affect the outcome of my son's game..."Fine, she's a "Weimer-hammer."
BTW, she's also a Labradoodle, a Ridgeback, a Viszla, one of those rare curly Labs and a mutt.
My "Weimer-hammer"...
and the very similar looking, Weimaraner...
BTW, she's also a Labradoodle, a Ridgeback, a Viszla, one of those rare curly Labs and a mutt.
My "Weimer-hammer"...
and the very similar looking, Weimaraner...
During one of my son's soccer games, the ref walked up to me and told me I had a beautiful "Weimer-hammer". I told him that Jasmine was not a "Weimer-hammer" but a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and he told me that he owned "Weimer-hammers" all his life and this was a full blooded "Weimer-hammer". Ummmm...okay...guess I shouldn't argue with the one person who can affect the outcome of my son's game..."Fine, she's a "Weimer-hammer."
BTW, she's also a Labradoodle, a Ridgeback, a Viszla, one of those rare curly Labs and a mutt.
My "Weimer-hammer"...
and the very similar looking, Weimaraner...
BTW, she's also a Labradoodle, a Ridgeback, a Viszla, one of those rare curly Labs and a mutt.
My "Weimer-hammer"...
and the very similar looking, Weimaraner...
My mum and I were out walking with all the dogs one day and a little girl came up to Barley (My mum's English Springer Spaniel) and started patting him, she turned to her mum and said "Mummy what sort of dog is this?" and her mother replied.. "It's a Dalmation" I burst out laughing!
Here's the Dalmation in all his glory!
Here's the Dalmation in all his glory!
Wow.. the experiences people have had..
I'd have no issue whatsoever if people were like oh.. I thought she looked like an ____. But it's that I'm always berated. Generally endlessly till they or we leave...
And this twit was nasty when I said I'm waiting on a cocker litter in NC. "Are you from there?" no... "Went to school there?" no.. "Well then WHY Nc???" Cause I can't find a reputable breeder closer, and this one was brought to my attention with healthy lines, and champions? Cause a bunch of really amazing kennels are passing on skeazy eye diseases that could be minor or major.. My luck I'd get major...
Eyes glazed over.. I assume health testing is a foreign thing for them.. Since apparently any dog can compete in anything no issues according to them. Their dog was so much like Cider *gag*
And I should cancel out on my breeder and go purchase a cockapoo....
I'd have no issue whatsoever if people were like oh.. I thought she looked like an ____. But it's that I'm always berated. Generally endlessly till they or we leave...
And this twit was nasty when I said I'm waiting on a cocker litter in NC. "Are you from there?" no... "Went to school there?" no.. "Well then WHY Nc???" Cause I can't find a reputable breeder closer, and this one was brought to my attention with healthy lines, and champions? Cause a bunch of really amazing kennels are passing on skeazy eye diseases that could be minor or major.. My luck I'd get major...
Eyes glazed over.. I assume health testing is a foreign thing for them.. Since apparently any dog can compete in anything no issues according to them. Their dog was so much like Cider *gag*
And I should cancel out on my breeder and go purchase a cockapoo....
