Can Dogs Be Seeing-Eye Dogs Regardless of Breed?

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The discussion humorously explores the misconception surrounding the use of different dog breeds as seeing-eye dogs. It highlights a scenario where a man successfully claims his dog is a seeing-eye dog, despite it being a Chihuahua, which is not a recognized breed for this purpose. The bartender's initial acceptance and subsequent skepticism emphasize societal perceptions of service animals. The punchline reveals the absurdity of the situation, showcasing the comedic potential of misunderstandings related to service animals.

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A man goes into a bar with his dog. He goes up to the bar and asks for a drink.
The bartender says "You can't bring that dog in here!" The guy, without missing a beat, says "This is my seeing-eye dog."
"Oh man,” the bartender says, "I'm sorry, here, the first one's on me." The man takes his drink and goes to a table near the door.
Another guy walks into the bar with a Chihuahua. The first guys sees him, stops him and says "You can't bring that dog in here unless you tell him it's a seeing-eye dog."
The second man graciously thanks the first man and continues to the bar. He asks for a drink. The bartender says "Hey, you can't bring that dog in here!"
The second man replies "This is my seeing-eye dog." The bartender says, "No, I don't think so. They do not have Chihuahuas as seeing-eye dogs."
The man pauses for a half-second and replies "What??! They gave me a Chihuahua??!"

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When the graveside service had no more than terminated, there was a tremendous burst of thunder accompanied by a distant lightning bolt and more rumbling thunder.
The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, "Well, she's there and it is His problem now."

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Dave
 
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