I myself find it annoying when I am going about my own business with my dogs, I can understand why folk stop me when I am out walking them as they are the kind of dogs that are not really seen that often, infact rarely at all round my neck of the woods.
I stopped going to car boots as I can't walk 2 yards without someone stopping us to have a cuddle, stroke etc.
It is annoying and I do understand how you feel when you are minding your own business
Saying that though I do like my breed to be seen in a positive light so I tend to shut my mouth and entertain their curiosity
