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How small is small enough?

digitalbill
digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
edited February 7 in Chit-Chat
I am quite confused by this since mine is pretty big.




However, I am pretty sure if I took my big German Shepard mutt into the grocery store, I would be asked to leave.
I am always seeing women with these tiny little dogs in a purse or a cart so, I am wondering,
How small of a dog does the dog need to be in order to be acceptable in a store or a mall?
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  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    If it can fit in your purse it's small enough.
  • Cre8veLifeR
    Cre8veLifeR Posts: 1,062 Member
    I see big service dogs around all the time.

    I can't stand little dogs. They're so high maintenance and yappy. My sister has yorkies and a pomeranian fluff ball.Yes they're cute...but you can't hike with them. Can't take them on a boat to fetch balls and sticks in the lake. And they definitely can't protect you. :laugh: Sorry. I like Labs.
  • KindredSouls
    KindredSouls Posts: 188 Member
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  • Liss_Bee
    Liss_Bee Posts: 187 Member
    As a mother to a child who is HIGHLY allergic to any pet dander... I would ask that animals not be brought anywhere my son goes. But I do know people love their pets as children, so I don't say anything if I see it. Fact is, my son will be sick for a week because you brought your pet into a public place. Also could end up in the hospital receiving breathing treatments.
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....
  • ChrisM32205
    ChrisM32205 Posts: 218 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....

    ditto for sure..
  • Mobilemuscle
    Mobilemuscle Posts: 945 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....

    was hopin it wasa boob thread
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....

    I was hoping it was about penises.
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....

    I was thinking a few other things it could've been about.. a dog never would have crossed my mind lol
  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    If you find a purse that big, and can walk around a whole mall with that dog, you're my hero!
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    If you find a purse that big, and can walk around a whole mall with that dog, you're my hero!
    Military bag :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    But might have to drag it along, unless you're super strong :P
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    How much does that animal weigh...cant imagine with the height of a dane and the broadness of a mastiff. Must be a small horse in your living room.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Mine is small.
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    Mine is small.
    O.o
    Your purse, I hope? :laugh:
  • LiveLoveLift67
    LiveLoveLift67 Posts: 895 Member
    I wonder if I'm the only one that thought this topic was about something other than a dog....

    was hopin it wasa boob thread

    A boob thread would have been more interesting. As for your dogs.....leave them home. they arent meant to go to a store unless its a pet store. Its rude.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Mine is small.
    O.o
    Your purse, I hope? :laugh:

    My wiener.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    She is cute though. Doxie love.

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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Mine is small.
    O.o
    Your purse, I hope? :laugh:

    My wiener.

    Dachshund?
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    Hahaha, awwww. She's adorable lol.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Mine is small.
    O.o
    Your purse, I hope? :laugh:

    My wiener.

    Dachshund?

    Yup. That too. :wink:
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member


    Yup. That too. :wink:

    XD!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    You're too funny :P
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Hear is my wiener hanging out.

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  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    If you find a purse that big, and can walk around a whole mall with that dog, you're my hero!

    I'm thinking of cutting leg holes out of a duffle bag and painting it with some designer label. That way, she can walk, and I'll still have my "purse dog." :heart:
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Mine is small.
    O.o
    Your purse, I hope? :laugh:

    My wiener.

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  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    She's still a baby at 11 months, but she's around 120 pounds right now. There's a picture of her on my profile.

    ETA: Sorry, thought I quoted!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    How much does that animal weigh...cant imagine with the height of a dane and the broadness of a mastiff. Must be a small horse in your living room.

    This one was the post I tried to quote. Sheesh, I'm challenged today! :blushing:

    She's still a baby at 11 months, but she's around 120 pounds right now. There's a picture of her on my profile.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    How much does that animal weigh...cant imagine with the height of a dane and the broadness of a mastiff. Must be a small horse in your living room.

    This one was the post I tried to quote. Sheesh, I'm challenged today! :blushing:

    She's still a baby at 11 months, but she's around 120 pounds right now. There's a picture of her on my profile.

    Oh my! Yeah she's going to be a big girl. Awe I bet she has those adorable big floppy puppy paws.
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    If I have a REALLY big purse, can I put my Great Dane/Mastiff in it and take her with me to the mall?

    If you find a purse that big, and can walk around a whole mall with that dog, you're my hero!

    I'm thinking of cutting leg holes out of a duffle bag and painting it with some designer label. That way, she can walk, and I'll still have my "purse dog." :heart:
    You, my dear, are one smart cookie!
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