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I try not to be really irritated when I run into someone that remarks on Midis' size, but I really did all I could to get a pup that would be within the 5-7 lb size. Because my last Maltese, Casper, lived to be 14+ years old and he weighed anywhere between 8 and 11 lbs during his lifetime. His weight depended on his hair and his health, plus age. He weighed the least when he was in his prime.
So, I did my homework; found a VERY reputable breeder of show dogs with only champions in their pedigree. And still this baby of mine weighs 9 lbs.
I made a trip to West Tn yesterday to visit my granddaughters. Their mother works (at her convenience) at my mom's daycare. Yesterday I was there and the children and Midis just went NUTS over each other! Midis LOVES llittle kids and they are always mesmerized by him. But then the owner of another Malt had to come and pick up her child and asked "How much does he weigh?? He's a lot bigger than our Maltese."
Well, DUH!??? Does she not know that I KNOW THIS ALREADY? I am so sick of this type of $hit about my little Midis. Isn't under 10 lbs considered a "small, toy dog"? I had him neutered at 4 1/2 mos; who CARES that he is larger than the standard? He is not going to be reproducing at all, ever.
What, in your opinions, are good comebacks to these rude people? I don't want to come off like a bitch, but I would LOVE to make some sort of point; like "Why did you ask that question?" Or "Why do you really CARE what he weighs?" I dont' know what to do but I am pissed off.
I would LOVE some help and advice here.
*hugs*
Cyndi
So, I did my homework; found a VERY reputable breeder of show dogs with only champions in their pedigree. And still this baby of mine weighs 9 lbs.
I made a trip to West Tn yesterday to visit my granddaughters. Their mother works (at her convenience) at my mom's daycare. Yesterday I was there and the children and Midis just went NUTS over each other! Midis LOVES llittle kids and they are always mesmerized by him. But then the owner of another Malt had to come and pick up her child and asked "How much does he weigh?? He's a lot bigger than our Maltese."
Well, DUH!??? Does she not know that I KNOW THIS ALREADY? I am so sick of this type of $hit about my little Midis. Isn't under 10 lbs considered a "small, toy dog"? I had him neutered at 4 1/2 mos; who CARES that he is larger than the standard? He is not going to be reproducing at all, ever.
What, in your opinions, are good comebacks to these rude people? I don't want to come off like a bitch, but I would LOVE to make some sort of point; like "Why did you ask that question?" Or "Why do you really CARE what he weighs?" I dont' know what to do but I am pissed off.
I would LOVE some help and advice here.
*hugs*
Cyndi