There is always that one question that plagues the owner of most every AKC breed, the question that’s asked so often, that owners would be billionaires if they had a dime for every time they were asked that question. In our own breed (the Puli), we have several: “Can that dog see?” Which end eats?” or “Does the coat do that naturally?”
We’re betting that most Sheltie owners have been asked at least once, “Is that a miniature Collie?” We feel your pain, and we have a way for you to vent.
The next time you’re asked if your dog is a Miniature Collie, just say no, and whip out this bad boy out of your pocket along with the statement, “Now THIS is a miniature Collie.”
Sheltie friends, you need this. Just saying.
So, share with us your breed, and what that one question is that you always get!
Needle felted Shetland Sheepdog found here
A smooth collie, eh? How often do you have to shave ’em? You don’t shave ’em?! Are you sure?
Is that an Aussie puppy ? (Asked about my Miniature American Shepherd )
Greyhound owner, I normally get one of two questions:
1. “Is s/he a rescued racer?”, always asked with a sad face. (My cue to explain that racing greyhounds love to race, in the US they are are treated like celebrities while they’re racing, and in most areas there’s a waiting list to adopt one because the adoption rate is so high.)
2. “Why is your dog so skinny?”, Uually followed by “You should feed it more, that’s animal abuse.” (My cue to explain that they’re natural athletes, sprinters. I then ask if they’ve ever seen a fat sprint runner at a track meet. The smiles I get in response tell me that now they understand!)
Welsh Springer Spaniel. Most often I get, “Is that a Brittany?” but a close second is, “Does he shed?”
And then when you tell them, Karen, do they argue with you, like you don’t know what your own dog is?
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Why didn’t you dock your corgi’s tail?
Sigh.
Not a question but a exclamation that we always hear: “Wow, that’s a big Scottie!” Our reply: “Uh, sorry, but no. She’s a giant schnauzer.”
I got the Scottie comment with Miniature Schnauzer (until I visually demonstrated the differences),
Dobes are pretty recognizable by most people, but I’ve always wanted someone to ask me if my dog was a Doberman so I could say “No, he’s a Giant Miniature Pinscher.” Just not sure if I could keep a straight face. 😀
We owned a female Doberman and when people asked me if she was a Doberman, I would reply, “No, she’s a Dober-girl.”
Is your dog (Finnish Spitz) a Shiba Inu? Some of us have a photo of a Finnish Spitz and a Shiba standing next to each other. The difference is striking. Second comment we get, “Your dog looks like a fox.” Yes, it’s clearly written in our Standard:…”presents a Fox-like image…”
It’s amazing, isn’t it, Sue? The two breeds look nothing like each other –
NOrwegian Elkhound. Is it a w olf? Elkhounds are bigger than that. NO those are Akitas. Do you shave it in summer? Not unless I want hem to get heat stroke.
Oh, yes — “How can he see?” is a common one for Bearded Collies, too. “Is he an Old English Sheepdog/Wheaten/Something-Doodle?” ranks a close second.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi – that’s a corgi mixed with a …
Vizsla: what breed is that? Or, what breed of hound is that? Followed by a blank stare when told s/he’s a Vizsla or “Huh-never heard of ‘em.”
One time someone argued with me, trying to convince me that that my boys were Redboned Coonhounds, “My brother has redbones, those are redbones.”
Is that Benji?
Keeshond, Is that a Chow?
Is that a mini aussie? NO! It’s an Australian shepherd- there is no such breed as miniature Aussies. They are called Miniature American shepherds. Two different breeds with different temperaments!!!!!!
is that a dalmation…Nooooo
Rottweiler…
“How much does he weigh?”
“About 120”
“My friend has one, he weighs 175 lbs”
OR
“Is he an American or German Rott?”
” Well he was born right here, but they all come down from German dogs.”
“German Rotts are bigger”
“No, German Rotts are from Germany, and the only real diff in the standard is they don’t dock the tails. It’s against the law to dock in Europe!”
“is that a Beagle/Bloodhound/Dash-hound?” No, it’s a Basset Hound.
“Can they run?”
“You can’t tell if they’re sitting, standing or lying down”
“How can you tell when he’s happy?”
I have two.
Flat Coated Retriever: Is that a black Golden?
Curly Coated Retriever: Is she a Labradoodle/Poodle?
My Bouvier Service Dog is #1 A Buffalo #2 A Doodle #3 Giant Scottie