Why can't people just keep their opinion to themselves.

[Rose Ann and Amante]

WE went camping this weeekend as I am walking with Amante, (trying to walk is what I should say;-) )

We are approached by a group of women who are also walking. The conversation began as usual, "what an adorable puppy" me- thank you." What kind of puppy is he"  me-the kind that gets into everything.  Her-  very irritated "I meant what breed"  me- "he is a golden doodle". Her -"are you certain?' Me -"very" her- "well he looks like a cockapoo to me" me- " well he isn't" her- "well are you aware that some people don't do enough research and are tricked by so called breeders an are not given what they think . I think you are mistaken and have been taken for a fool,you have a cockapoo!" Me-" well I am sorry  if that thats what happened to you. But I have a Golden Doodle and he is smart too! She turned and walked away.

 SERIOUSLY!!!! My husband laughed so hard! why do these people find me!! Why do people think they can come up to a stranger and say these things. My husband says his favorite past time is to watch strangers talk to me insult me and watch me respond!!! I am a nice person. I would do almost anything for a complete stranger. What draws mean people to me. Was I wrong! She started it.!!!!

[Lynda Kamrath]

Okay, I just have to share one of my stories with you.  When I got my first labradoodle, over 8 years ago, everyone would always ask questions about what kind of dog he was.  Of course, nobody had heard of a labradoodle back then, and all kinds of comments were made about him.  He was brown with kind of wavy (unruly) hair.  We also had a beautiful brown standard poodle.  One day I was walking the dogs and a man stopped me to ask what kind of dog Hondo was.  I was feeling pretty frisky so I said, "You know, my husband and I just like this poodle so much that we thought we would get him cloned.  The clone didn't go so well, so we got this puppy.  It's okay though, because we really like him."  The man looked at me like I was out of my mind and I just smiled and walked off.  I have had a lot of laughs about that encounter ever since.  So enjoy the moment when you encounter one of those uninformed strangers.

[Barbie]

ROFL, I love it! I'll have to put that on my comeback list. That's awesome, Lynda!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

LOL. That's pretty funny!  I'm sure you're a nice person because you didn't smack some manners into her :)  I just have to share that when I took my Australian Labradoodle pup for his first vet check up the vet said what a beautiful Golden Doodle!  I said -no this is an Australian Labradoodle.  She said-- no this IS a Golden Doodle! She had a lovely golden doodle which truth be told, Finney, at one year old, looks EXACTLY like Olive - her Golden Doodle!! And I couldn't be happier.  Hahaha.  It must be the "oodle" genes!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

You go girl!!!

My groomers manager walked by and said that Myla is Bichon mix not a doodle! Whatever-I wanted to get a DNA test and rub it in her face. I keep telling DH to say they are poodle mixes and leave it at that but no....he has to go into the whole story etc. just to get their crappy responses especially since they are minis. Good for you!

[Rose Ann and Amante]

I  would never tell anyone something mean about them or their dog especially a complete stranger. She was ignorant I don't think she releazed I was implying that even Amante was smarter then her.

 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I would never say something like that either. That's what always ticks me off the most. I don't give a rat's booty what someone thinks of doodles, but to be ugly about it is unacceptable.  It's a problem with society!  I mean, I have asked people "what kind of dog is that" and no matter WHAT they say, I say "wow, he/she is too cute!".  I love all dogs no matter the breed/mix/etc....

People are just rude.  And I let it roll off my back.  Not worth it. They are probably MISERABLE.

 

[Rose Ann and Amante]

 LOL I am going to start a list of all the ignorant mean things people comment about our doodles. So we all have our responses ready!!!

 

[Angel Schilling-Putnam]

It's so weird that people are intimidated by the collective breeds which make a golden-doodle. We have gotten crap from people walking by with a "pure bred" dog. They usually say "Is that one of those golden doodle dogs?" with a bit of attitude. And....we've gotten comments by people whose dog is from the pound. We just can't make everyone happy! I bet if dogs could talk, their first words would not be about what ethnicity their owners are! I think it be more about what a lovely day for a walk:-)

[DeeDee and Sheila]

You are soooo nice!!  Me, I'd carry along my pedigree and just say, hey, my $2500 (even if you didn't pay that) puts my money where my mouth is and then haughtily walk off.  The nerve.  Cockapoo my hind end.  It is pretty hilarious, though.  Since I turned 50 I've become alot more bold.  I try to keep it funny, but hey, insulting my dog is like insulting my kids.  Just tell them about DK and they will KNOW you are a nut and leave you alone.

 

Sheila actually got bit in the FACE by an authentic Jack Russel that was off leash.  I TOLD her to stay away, she had a little pack of 3 and this thing ran up to Sheila, onleash, and bit her.  You'd better believe she paid that vet bill!  

[Rose Ann and Amante]

You told the ownwer to stay away? And her dogs were off leashes!!  Ohhhhhhhh I would have been so pissed. We have a few dogs in my neighborhood that are like that. Recently, I started carry dog mace from Petsmart. I used it on one of those "evil" dogs (and that is being nice) and the owner threatened to call police. I told her good idea. I am the one walking my dog on a leash on public sidewalk. Your dog Is running out of house and attacking me and my baby. Let's see who gets in trouble!!!!  She went in her house and she keeps her garage door closed now so that he can't slam through screen any more.