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txshopper73 · 09-02-2008, 06:32 AM

I was reading another thread...and decided to start this one.

If and when someone rudely says something ugly or negative about your dog, what do you come back with?

My jerk of a father-in-law makes rude comments about my dogs everytime he comes over. He pets them, talks to them and then will tell me..."These are the ugliest dogs I've ever seen". I know that he only says it to get under my skin and I've learned to not let my anger show...since that is what he is striving for.

He owns 3 bird dogs...that are kept outside 24/7 and only let out of their 1/2 acre pen when he takes them hunting. One is being treated for heartworms as I speak. They are given ZERO attention and their only human contact is when they are fed in the evenings.

Anyway, so what do YOU say when someone is being ugly?

Jeri Cunningham · 09-02-2008, 06:40 AM

I would say with a smile "Yeah they take after your side of the family when it comes to looks!" See how he likes the "JOKE"

rrosenberry · 09-02-2008, 06:41 AM

Nothing.. you're right he's just doing it to get a rise out of you.

I usually ignore people when they make comments to me.. they want a reaction. All the matters is how I feel about my dog, not them.

cpuff35 · 09-02-2008, 06:50 AM

Sorry to hear...

I would probably just the let comment pass or if you really need to say something, I would paste a nice big fake smile and say "if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself". Good luck with the in-law.

BamaFan121s · 09-02-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

I would say with a smile "Yeah they take after your side of the family when it comes to looks!" See how he likes the "JOKE"

Oooh...nice one. I like it!

bchgirl · 09-02-2008, 06:55 AM

I usually think...idiot.

Who cares what idiots think? Not me.

Sookie · 09-02-2008, 06:58 AM

I would say, "Have you looked in the mirror recently?" With a smile, of course.

Lucia · 09-02-2008, 07:08 AM

When my sister and her (horrible) boyfriend came round on Sunday and saw Twinkle for the first time her horrible boyf said: 'Why did u buy that horrible ratty looking little thing?' He went on to brag about his bull mastiff x rottweiler and what a 'mans' dog he was. When my hubby asked how much he paid for him and and he said £1200 my hubby asked: 'Wouldn't it have been cheaper to stuff a sock down your trousers?'

txshopper73 · 09-02-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucia

When my sister and her (horrible) boyfriend came round on Sunday and saw Twinkle for the first time her horrible boyf said: 'Why did u buy that horrible ratty looking little thing?' He went on to brag about his bull mastiff x rottweiler and what a 'mans' dog he was. When my hubby asked how much he paid for him and and he said £1200 my hubby asked: 'Wouldn't it have been cheaper to stuff a sock down your trousers?'

HAHAHA! Good one!!!

GeorgiaGrits · 09-02-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

I would say with a smile "Yeah they take after your side of the family when it comes to looks!" See how he likes the "JOKE"

I like the above comment, think it fits the situation to a T!

TeresaM · 09-02-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucia

When my sister and her (horrible) boyfriend came round on Sunday and saw Twinkle for the first time her horrible boyf said: 'Why did u buy that horrible ratty looking little thing?' He went on to brag about his bull mastiff x rottweiler and what a 'mans' dog he was. When my hubby asked how much he paid for him and and he said £1200 my hubby asked: 'Wouldn't it have been cheaper to stuff a sock down your trousers?'

Love a man with a quick wit. I hope you did something fabulous for him.

Lucia · 09-02-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TeresaM

* Love a man with a quick wit.* I hope you did something fabulous for him.*

Oh yes!

sadies mom · 09-02-2008, 07:29 AM

If your avatar is one of your babies that he's talking about he is just trying to work a nerve. Let me tell you that dog isn't just a cutie but she is (in my opinion) absolutly beautiful. I often take a longer look at her picture and i would swoop her up in a second.

txshopper73 · 09-02-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sadies mom

If your avatar is one of your babies that he's talking about he is just trying to work a nerve. Let me tell you that dog isn't just a cutie but she is (in my opinion) absolutly beautiful. I often take a longer look at her picture and i would swoop her up in a second.

Ah, thanks! That is London...one from my own breeding.

piptickle · 09-02-2008, 08:16 AM

I never rise to rude comments either. I've never felt that someone was being truly nasty, how could they? We know the truth and they're just jealous

Of course I get the old rat comment alot and I just smile and say "what can I say? I'm a rat lover!"

I've never had a comeback from that

09-02-2008, 06:32 AM	#1
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Come again??? I was reading another thread...and decided to start this one. If and when someone rudely says something ugly or negative about your dog, what do you come back with? My jerk of a father-in-law makes rude comments about my dogs everytime he comes over. He pets them, talks to them and then will tell me..."These are the ugliest dogs I've ever seen". I know that he only says it to get under my skin and I've learned to not let my anger show...since that is what he is striving for. He owns 3 bird dogs...that are kept outside 24/7 and only let out of their 1/2 acre pen when he takes them hunting. One is being treated for heartworms as I speak. They are given ZERO attention and their only human contact is when they are fed in the evenings. Anyway, so what do YOU say when someone is being ugly? __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

09-02-2008, 06:40 AM	#2
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I would say with a smile "Yeah they take after your side of the family when it comes to looks!" See how he likes the "JOKE" __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

09-02-2008, 06:41 AM	#3
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Nothing.. you're right he's just doing it to get a rise out of you. I usually ignore people when they make comments to me.. they want a reaction. All the matters is how I feel about my dog, not them. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

09-02-2008, 06:55 AM	#6
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I usually think...idiot. Who cares what idiots think? Not me. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-02-2008, 06:58 AM	#7
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I would say, "Have you looked in the mirror recently?" With a smile, of course. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

09-02-2008, 06:50 AM	#4
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	Sorry to hear... I would probably just the let comment pass or if you really need to say something, I would paste a nice big fake smile and say "if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself". Good luck with the in-law.

09-02-2008, 07:08 AM	#8
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	When my sister and her (horrible) boyfriend came round on Sunday and saw Twinkle for the first time her horrible boyf said: 'Why did u buy that horrible ratty looking little thing?' He went on to brag about his bull mastiff x rottweiler and what a 'mans' dog he was. When my hubby asked how much he paid for him and and he said £1200 my hubby asked: 'Wouldn't it have been cheaper to stuff a sock down your trousers?' __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.'

09-02-2008, 07:29 AM	#13
sadies mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 178	If your avatar is one of your babies that he's talking about he is just trying to work a nerve. Let me tell you that dog isn't just a cutie but she is (in my opinion) absolutly beautiful. I often take a longer look at her picture and i would swoop her up in a second.

09-02-2008, 08:16 AM	#15
piptickle Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,430	I never rise to rude comments either. I've never felt that someone was being truly nasty, how could they? We know the truth and they're just jealous Of course I get the old rat comment alot and I just smile and say "what can I say? I'm a rat lover!" I've never had a comeback from that __________________ YORKIE MUM TO MIKA 12 MONTHS OLD!!! MIKA & FLETCHER D.O.B. 03/17/08