Slowly but surely, dogs are getting smaller. As I sat on the subway I would watch people get on and off with tiny quivering bundles of fur. I often did a double-take wondering if these people were carrying around large (and not even that large) rats. They weren't. As apartments get smaller, so do the pets inside them.
How do you spot a Rat-dog? Rat dogs come in various colours and textures and one, very small, size. Here's a quick guide in case you are unsure if what you are seeing is in fact a dog, or if it's a large rat, pompom, teddy bear, or toilet brush.
1. Is the creature walking by itself? If yes, it is very unlikely to be a Rat-dog. These animals are usually carried in some sort of diamante studded bag, pushed in a baby's carriage, or tucked up in some strange sort of sling.
2. Is it wearing clothes? If yes, it's a Rat-dog. No self respecting dog wears clothing.
3. Is it alone? Rat-dogs are NEVER alone. If they somehow are separated from their owner, they die. Immediately. Their little tartan booties and matching jacket aren't enough to protect them from the world without their special friend.
"What about *your* Rat-dog?" A friend of mine recently asked. My distaste for these tiny, spoilt beasts apparently doesn't extend to my own. He isn't small and rat-like, he's strong and brave like a fireman. He even has a little fireman costume and a tiny red firetruck that I push him around on when his paws get tired...
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Speaking as a large black non-rat dog I wholeheartedly endorse the comments. However if the rat dog were a fireman I would be evacuating very early and not relying on his capacity to do anything useful
ReplyDeleteI actually thought about getting a ratdog for Thom to play with. I was very amused this morning when I saw a tall 6-ft tall man walking an incredibly small dog. I thought to myself it would be perfect. Thom never learned how to walk on a leash properly. I always just end up dragging him along like a limp doll on a string. Thankfully he and I don't go out much. =P
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