Dumbest Comment

DSudd · 04-25-2008, 10:16 PM

DH and I took Rocky for a ride a little while ago. DH and Rocky were in the car while I ran in the store. I always leave the windows where he can stick his head out and look around. As we were backing out of our parking space a guy pulled in next to us, and looks at Rocky and says Big looking dog you got there. UM it is a GSD are they supposed to look small? LOL

Just curious, what kind of dumb comments have you heard about your dog?

Annemarie · 04-25-2008, 10:20 PM

I have long coats and at least once a week I get,

"What breed are they?"

eggo520 · 04-25-2008, 10:31 PM

It's kind of funny, nobody here in GA seems to know what a sable is. When Holly was a puppy, the office manager at my job asked us "if she has German shepherd in her" when my boyfriend brought her by for a visit. I also heard one teenage kid say to his buddy that Holly must be the product of "a black German shepherd mixed with a white German shepherd." At least it keeps us entertained!

GSDgirlAL · 04-25-2008, 10:51 PM

Not so much dumb comments more like peoples dumb actions ...

When adults allow and don't teach their children not to walk up to dogs they don't know. That really gets me. You teach your kids not to talk to strangers, go up to strangers but what about dogs?!? And, then when I say, "Sure, you can pet her but pet her here" They say to me I can't believe you bring your dog here if she is vicious!!! (They say this when I don't allow the kids to pet her on her face) I ALWAYS say in response ... it is my responsibility to make sure she doesn't do the unthinkable. That is my responsibility as a pet owner. Is Ava vicious .. NO. But, she is a dog that is protective of her owner and she has a mouth full of sharp teeth. So, sue me for being cautious.

RubyTuesday · 04-25-2008, 11:14 PM

Sighhhhh. I had a 4yo male blue eyed, (black)sable & white Siberian Husky. I then got a 5mo male red Irish Wolfhound pup. FerCrissake people actually asked me if the IW pup was the Sibe's mother! the 2 breeds look NOTHING alike. It's as though they never heard of DIFFERENT breeds...(Note, though the Sibe was smaller he was very, very clearly lead dog. The iW rarely moved until the Sibe set the course.)

04-25-2008, 11:23 PM

Dumbest one yet?

(looking at Frigga - an average sized 65 lb female Sable)

"Is that a coyote?"

**Cassidy's Mom** · 04-25-2008, 11:24 PM

"Is that a REAL shepherd?" Um, no, they're fake.

1211meeka · 04-25-2008, 11:48 PM

I got pulled over for speeding by a local county sherrif's deputy one day when Meeka was around 5 months old. She was very happy to meet a new 'friend', and got on my lap, nose out the window all exited, tail wagging, and the officer said "Will he bite?"
I just said "SHE is a pup and only bites when she's playing."

GunnersMom · 04-26-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: GSDadDumbest one yet?

(looking at Frigga - an average sized 65 lb female Sable)

"Is that a coyote?"

A Coyote?!

Oh, good lord...!

I certainly can't top that, but I walked into the vet's office once with Alomar, who was sporting his muzzle, and some guy who was sitting there in the waiting room with his little Bichon asked "Does he bite?" I just looked at him and said "No, I'm just afraid he might lick someone to death." lol. Idiot.

NCSFK9 · 04-26-2008, 12:47 AM

I've been asked before if Trace is a mutt. I don't have papers to back it up because he was a rescue. I politely explain that he is, in fact, a pure GSD, only sable instead of traditional black & tan which is what most Americans are used to seeing. Some believe me, some don't...I really don't care.

Funny thing, I don't have papers, but he's got to be one of the best bred dogs I have owned - great nerves, wonderful temperment & very high drive. I knew he was going to be a great dog the day I met him. I love my mutt!!

04-25-2008, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
DSudd Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,186	Dumbest Comment DH and I took Rocky for a ride a little while ago. DH and Rocky were in the car while I ran in the store. I always leave the windows where he can stick his head out and look around. As we were backing out of our parking space a guy pulled in next to us, and looks at Rocky and says Big looking dog you got there. UM it is a GSD are they supposed to look small? LOL Just curious, what kind of dumb comments have you heard about your dog? __________________ Danielle Mom to: Rocky - 3 year old Black GSD 3 Skin Kids

04-25-2008, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Annemarie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 462	Re: Dumbest Comment I have long coats and at least once a week I get, "What breed are they?" __________________ Thorai 14/04/05 Chara 26/09/06 Booda 01/03/03-10/15/08 (we miss u my beautiful boo)

04-25-2008, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
eggo520 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Folkston, GA Posts: 220	Re: Dumbest Comment It's kind of funny, nobody here in GA seems to know what a sable is. When Holly was a puppy, the office manager at my job asked us "if she has German shepherd in her" when my boyfriend brought her by for a visit. I also heard one teenage kid say to his buddy that Holly must be the product of "a black German shepherd mixed with a white German shepherd." At least it keeps us entertained! __________________ ~Emily~ Bella — 4 year old black Lab mix Jaga — 4 year old GSD, CGC, TDI Hollandia vom Landholz (Holly) — 2 year old GSD, CGC, NNDDA SAR (land cadaver) Oliver — crazy cat Jake — ball python and the fishies Kodak, 3 year old Chihuahua/terrier mix, RIP

04-25-2008, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
GSDgirlAL Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,026	Re: Dumbest Comment Not so much dumb comments more like peoples dumb actions ... When adults allow and don't teach their children not to walk up to dogs they don't know. That really gets me. You teach your kids not to talk to strangers, go up to strangers but what about dogs?!? And, then when I say, "Sure, you can pet her but pet her here" They say to me I can't believe you bring your dog here if she is vicious!!! (They say this when I don't allow the kids to pet her on her face) I ALWAYS say in response ... it is my responsibility to make sure she doesn't do the unthinkable. That is my responsibility as a pet owner. Is Ava vicious .. NO. But, she is a dog that is protective of her owner and she has a mouth full of sharp teeth. So, sue me for being cautious. __________________ GSDgirlAL-Proudly Owned by: Cooper - Golden Retriever Ava - GSD

04-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
RubyTuesday Master Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 868	Re: Dumbest Comment Sighhhhh. I had a 4yo male blue eyed, (black)sable & white Siberian Husky. I then got a 5mo male red Irish Wolfhound pup. FerCrissake people actually asked me if the IW pup was the Sibe's mother! the 2 breeds look NOTHING alike. It's as though they never heard of DIFFERENT breeds...(Note, though the Sibe was smaller he was very, very clearly lead dog. The iW rarely moved until the Sibe set the course.)

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04-25-2008, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dumbest Comment Dumbest one yet? (looking at Frigga - an average sized 65 lb female Sable) "Is that a coyote?"

04-25-2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 19,710	Re: Dumbest Comment "Is that a REAL shepherd?" Um, no, they're fake. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

04-25-2008, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
1211meeka Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 417	Re: Dumbest Comment I got pulled over for speeding by a local county sherrif's deputy one day when Meeka was around 5 months old. She was very happy to meet a new 'friend', and got on my lap, nose out the window all exited, tail wagging, and the officer said "Will he bite?" I just said "SHE is a pup and only bites when she's playing." __________________ Sandy

04-26-2008, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
NCSFK9 Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 806	Re: Dumbest Comment I've been asked before if Trace is a mutt. I don't have papers to back it up because he was a rescue. I politely explain that he is, in fact, a pure GSD, only sable instead of traditional black & tan which is what most Americans are used to seeing. Some believe me, some don't...I really don't care. Funny thing, I don't have papers, but he's got to be one of the best bred dogs I have owned - great nerves, wonderful temperment & very high drive. I knew he was going to be a great dog the day I met him. I love my mutt!! __________________ Kyla Trace vom Brightstar, Cadaver dog, CGC Shane (blind GSD) Lugar-Cadaver Dog, BH, CGC, TDI RIP Dunja von Corvey - SchH2 Kkl2, CGC, TDI RIP