Re: [pyrnet] Breed Education (was: Newspaper pet prices)

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

    I know.  :)  I've owned Pyrs for nearly 13 years and my Grandmother
every so often while talking to someone else, will refer to them as "the
Great White Pyrenees" and I have to tell her "They're Great Pyrenees....not
sharks."  :)
    With the other lady, I know about this to.  There's always someone who
thinks they know all, no matter what.

Chrissy
dsmith@iolinc.net

> Anyway, they keep referring to Pyrs as "Great Whites."
> I am pretty sure they think that this is the breed's
> name even though they know my dog Leo well and have
> talked to me about him many times. Also, a good friend
> of theirs came by to see their pup yesterday while I
> was there. She brought her own (much loved and
> wonderfully cared for) Pyr. We all got to talking
> about Pyrs and barking. The friend with the adult Pyr
> went on and on about how Pyrs only bark between ages 9
> months and 18 months after which they ALL "grow out of
> it." I just kept my mouth shut :-)
>
> Katie
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