Is there a such thing as a ....?

No, there's no such thing as mini collies... or mini shelties at that.
Yes, it does offend me to have my shelties called that. I also am aggravated by them being referred to as border collies, aussies, and mini aussies as well.
 
It doesn't bother me too much. I just politely tell them that they are shelties. I also take it as a compliment that they are interested in my dogs at all. And then it opens the door, so I can brag a bit :wink2:
 
Oh, exactly. There are dog people and then there are "dog" people. My dear 80-year-mother is clueless and constantly calls Gussy "her little collie dog." You go, mom.

I've been humbled many times myself although I like to think I'm breed savvy. The last time I went to the dog park, this humongous (and I mean humongous) dog runs up to Gus and me with his owner not far behind. At 5'6" I was overwhelmed.

"Lordy, what is he? A wolfhound of some sort, eh?"

"Yes! Irish wolfie he is. You know wolfies?"

"Hahahaha. Don't have a clue, but he's a beaut."

At the vet's office a few months ago, there was a small terrier of some sort. Not a Scottie, not a Cairn, definitely not a Westie. I'm wracking my brain. What is it?

Ready? Dandie Dinmont. OK, I ask you, how many of us has seen a DD?

Bottom line, most of us dog owners love to talk about our "kids." That's all that matters.
 
RetiredProf said:
At the vet's office a few months ago, there was a small terrier of some sort.
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Funny story that goes with this......

I was at our vet's in December, and there was a grey terrier puppy (looked like a pit bull mix of some sort) sitting there. My vet told me that it was his new puppy. I told him how cute it was and asked him if it was a rescue pit bull mix. No...he politely told me, it is a Cane Corso Italian Mastiff puppy. Oops :o Apparently, they are really expensive puppies :biggrin2:
 
You know, you summed this up nicely!

Even dog loving people can't expect to know every breed out there. I can recognize the basic groups in most purebred dogs, but would I necessarily know the difference between one white terrier over another? Probably not.

I think we should all chill, and educate politely when we can. Nobody is intentially out there undermining Shelties. Truly!
 
i dont care what ya call my lil pup... as long as you like him and maybe give him a few pets..its all good. HE is scared of most people but once he gets to know you he is a little attention *****. :biggrin2:
 
I am asked???

ARE THOSE COLLIE PUPS? Yep sure, Lucky is 8, Lady is 4!!!

I just giggle.
 
As Everett is only 20 lbs, I ger the "Look, it's a little Lassie!" a lot. I don't mind, everyone loved Lassie, and we can use this as a opportunity to enlighten people.
Everett Is such a well behaved, and cute little guy, I always get people wanting to pet him.....
 
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