GRRHHHH!!!

[thursdays child]

We have just got back from a 5 week stay in Dorset. The fact that it was peak holiday time meant lots of young ladies were about. As some may know I belong to 2 tiny Pomeranians "The Bears" Maddie and Ruby. The smaller one is Maddie aged 8yrs,black and overfluffed.weighing 1.8kg.As soon as she is spotted by a teenage girl tthis happens""oooh my god, look, isnt it georgeous,cute,adorable ,etc,etc,etc,I WANT ONE !!!!!!!!! Sometimes the companian/parent is sensible enough to discourage this request.But sometimes they dont and want to know how they can get one just like Maddie so they can carry it about.The term used is "teacup".I then explain the fragile nature of these dogs and how time consuming and expensive it can be to own one. I am still surprised that seemingly intelligent people can regard them as toys.Just because they are tiny doesnt make them any different to other dogs, they are just easier to mishandle and hurt.We have to be very careful in crowds and usually they are kept safe in their special buggy in markets etc.They go everywhere with us and so they come into contact with lots of folk. I just wish people would show the same respect that they would give to the larger breeds and not try to pick them up or approach them without asking first.They have been scooped up on more than one occassion and now Ruby, the larger one is very defensive with strangers and likes to be left alone.I am quite happy to introduce them if asked. I love all dogs but I inherited my special need to have Poms about from my late Mother. Just to let you know, in case you are wondering, we spend more time walking them in the lanes and parks than markets and towns but where we go they have to go too.I am sure everyone on here behaves impeccably around dogs and can understand my frustrations.
Anywhere I will get back in my kennel and be quiet now. No more growling!!
Thursdays Child

 

[Joann]

We have two mini dachshunds and, who on occsision have been picked up and dropped by children, even when politely asked not to. I considered telling people that they bite but I dont think anyone would believe me. They have also been stepped on by people coming to pet them, but what can you say after it has happened.
I did tell one group of children that we only just keep them in case the german shepherd gets hungry, it hade their faces drop but their mum laughed, so make friends with someone with a massive scary looking dog and you will be OK.

 

[Surfer]

We have 4 small Yorkshire terriers, not quite teacup size although we have had the teacup size in the past. We have the same problem when out walking the dogs or just being on site.

 

[thursdays child]

Surfer with 4 little cuties you must really have a big fan club following you about. I sometimes wish I could attract the same amount of admiration as The Bears, no fear of anyone picking me up though sad to say I am definitely more tea pot than teacup.
TC

 

[Wendy-Norfolk]

As we've always had Springers we've never come across this problem, however, since we've been adopted by our mini long haired dacshund, the world and his wife wants to stop and make a fuss of her, which she loves!

As Joann says, you do have be very careful with children, although not intentionally being rough, with these little dogs being long in the body, you have to watch their backs. I remind my grandchildren about this everytime they come over!