We own a standard poodle - my family has bought them from the same breeder for several decades because of their good temperament and intelligence. We don't cut her in a traditional 'poncy' poodle way and TBH apart from when she's just been to the groomer's she looks like a bit of scruffball. However, the way she carries herself does give her a bit of a 'wow' factor (as much as a dog can have a wow factor, IYKWIM!)
We've had her a year, and ever since we moved to London we've had at least two instances a week where total strangers have stopped us and asked how much she costs. AIBU to think this is really rude? I would never dream of asking a stranger how much something of theirs cost - I might ask where they got it or comment on how nice it was, but this seems a bit out of order to me.
I also never quite know how to respond. I usually laugh and say 'Yes she looks like a diva doesn't she?' or 'Ah well she's priceless to us' but I'm getting a bit pissed off now, especially when they push the question. WIBU to say, "I'm sorry but I don't think that's any of your business?" or words to that effect?
Before you all give me s and to put this in context, dog thievery isn't unknown in our area so that adds to my
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HollyBrrr · 23/03/2014 13:08
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