Is he a boy?

Don't know what's wrong but this is my 3rd post today. Probably coz I've known my man for almost 14 yrs now. I mean you hear about couples not communicating anymore and then find yourself in the middle of it.
(R. before you take this one seriously too, I still luv you !)

T.'s got this dog of her parents at the office. Iggy, as in Iggy Pop. A miniature schnautzer.
The other day she was taking him for a walk and a boy asked if he could pet him. Sure T. said.
Then he wanted to know if he was a boy.
Can't you tell? his sister said.
He's got a beard.

True story.