A lot of the small fluffy breeds were originally bred as personal guard dogs - and they’re still pretty good at it. Size notwithstanding. I think the real problem is the owners - people should be shot for purchasing a fluffy dog and not teaching it civilized manners. ‘But its cuuuute’ they say, not understanding that badly educated dogs are never cute no matter how fluffy they are.
I have very strong opinions about a colleague’s Frenchy. (That I don’t out loud in the office) Multiple surgeries super young. Don’t buy known problem breeds!
Yeah, it doesn’t get you any brownie points to tell the IT guy that his designer dog is not a pretty little princess but a yappy, whiny beast in desperate need of proper training. Felt good though.
Yeah, it’s the element of choice that I object most to. Why saddle yourself with $X thousand vet bills before the mutt even reaches sexual maturity - it won’t reach old age unfortunately. And there is NO justification for breeding such mutants. Don’t get me started on munchkin cats. And curly coated horses. And mini horses. And halter-bred quarter horses. The list of animals that human vanity has RUINED only grows longer.
When I first moved out flatmate had one. I will never approach the floor mops ever again after that. They’re cute when they’re not awake or anywhere near you though.
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The beagle 2 doors down has stopped barking at me when I ride past.
Gave it a pat and now we have an agreement ETCHED IN STONE.
Problem is the doggo next door to that one still barks but it’s a floor mop bichon frise thing not going near that.
Those floor mop dogs weird me out. Pretty sure they shouldn’t even count as dogs.
A lot of the small fluffy breeds were originally bred as personal guard dogs - and they’re still pretty good at it. Size notwithstanding. I think the real problem is the owners - people should be shot for purchasing a fluffy dog and not teaching it civilized manners. ‘But its cuuuute’ they say, not understanding that badly educated dogs are never cute no matter how fluffy they are.
I have very strong opinions about a colleague’s Frenchy. (That I don’t out loud in the office) Multiple surgeries super young. Don’t buy known problem breeds!
Yeah, it doesn’t get you any brownie points to tell the IT guy that his designer dog is not a pretty little princess but a yappy, whiny beast in desperate need of proper training. Felt good though.
Eyeliner and nasal to literally breathe isn’t cosmetic. Choosing such a dog is.
Yeah, it’s the element of choice that I object most to. Why saddle yourself with $X thousand vet bills before the mutt even reaches sexual maturity - it won’t reach old age unfortunately. And there is NO justification for breeding such mutants. Don’t get me started on munchkin cats. And curly coated horses. And mini horses. And halter-bred quarter horses. The list of animals that human vanity has RUINED only grows longer.
When I first moved out flatmate had one. I will never approach the floor mops ever again after that. They’re cute when they’re not awake or anywhere near you though.
Yes. Same with giant spiders. Fascinating in pictures, please no in reality. (Anslem the household huntsman does not count)