There are folks who put bandanas on their dogs, and folks who dress their dogs up for Halloween. Some folks put sweaters on their dogs in the winter. Some folks enter their dogs in dog shows. Depending on your outlook, these things might be cute, or they might stretch the boundaries of good taste. And then there's "creative poodle grooming," which surely stretches the boundaries of good taste, snaps those boundaries mercilessly, and then charges far, far beyond those boundaries.
Check out these pictures captured by photographer Ren Netherland from Creative Grooming Shows across the U.S.
Creative Poodle Grooming
Pandas are endangered. If the worst happens, ship this fellow to the National Zoo and no one will be any the wiser.
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Peacocks are supposed to be proud, but we're sure this is the least proud this peacock has ever been in its whole life.
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Putting this image on the packages will reduce the the rate of cigarette smoking more than any health warnings or tobacco tax hikes possibly could.
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Haven't we done enough already in this country to desecrate noble and ancient Native American traditions without this travesty adding to the pile?
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If you have a child who's been pestering you for a pony, there is a zero percent chance that this solution will satisfy them. Back to the drawing board!
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If this is what's going to crow me awake in the morning, then take me away, Mr. Sandman, and never let me wake up.
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This is why Wavy Gravy warned you not to drop the brown acid.
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We've seen Pirates of the Caribbean a bunch of times and we don't remember Captain Sparrow ever wearing Uggs.
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The person who groomed this one was the kid who woke up on the morning of the science fair and threw his whole project together in the half hour before the bus arrived.
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Remember the part in Peter Pan when Peter Pan banished Tinkerbell? I don't know what just made me think of that...
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This is just wrong to do to these poor dogs.
How long did these poor pets have to endure this make-up application? I think it is really cruel
Oh please, it's so gosh darn cute and very FUNNY!
I would NEVER subject my dog to the poisons in coloring. I consider this abuse, the same as putting makeup and hairspray on a 6 year old child to parade around.
You can't generalize all coloring as poisonous... kool-aid is poison now? I've seen tons of people dye their dogs with kool-aid. Big deal. I've never heard of a dog dieing from people dying their fur before. The dog doesn't know the difference.
I personally would only ever use kool-aid. I don't think what we humans use on our hair is safe for the dogs. I dyed my malamutes white fur (she's black and white) with red kool-aid to be a little zombie dog. She loved it and never knew the difference. And damn did she smell good when we got home, lol.
You are kidding, right? I have a dog, and I have a six year old, and I love them both, but I can tell you -- they are nothing alike -- and I don't love my dog the same way or nearly as much as I love my child. A dog is a domesticated animal - you can like it or not, but we use them every day. We use them as pets. We don't love our dogs like we Love our children, not even close, and the only people who think that is the case are the ones who have never had children. People who compare dogs to people are just off the edge. I'm not saying that animals don't need our protection, they do. But please, can you grow up just a little --.please.
It's hard to believe anyone would want to do this to their dog. This is a fine example of a dog owner screaming for attention through their dog and it's really no different than stage mothers living vicariously through their kids.
As long as NO HARM is done to the animals and they are COMFORTABLE (no restrictive clothing, shoes, etc) this is CUTE!! Do you really think the dog cares that he looks more like a panda than a dog? All dogs want is LOVE and ATTENTION!! And they certainly seem to be getting plenty of that!
i think its just wrong to do this to a dog or any other pet.
it doesn't know. it's just dyed. big deal..
I don't like it but it looks like a creative outlet for someone who's bored. The dogs probably like the attention.
Where is PETA when you need them?
these people really need to get a life...... and i think this is cruelty to animals......animals were not meant to have there hair dyed....anyone who does this to there dog need to be hog tied and beat......lol
What. The. Heck.
Just my little two cents. Pet dying has NO chemicals. There -is- a vegetable base dye for animals that washes out in about a week's or so time. Most groomers have this product now and even some vet offices. As I remember, it was a recent developed product and extremely safe. Even when consumed.
I think it's cute.I do not think it is humiliating. It's all in the eye of the beholder anyway. Different strokes for different folks.
I have a Cat named Popokie & he was abused before we adopted him & his tail was ripped off. I have the groomer wash, cut his fur so that he will be comfortable in the summer & keep my white chairs clean, anyway the groomer gives him a lion tail look. It really gives him the PRIDE look. So, don't knock it until you are there!
This looks like animal abuse to me. Subjecting these poor dogs to these dyes all over their bodies can't be healthy for them, and most of these dogs look miserable. The process they have to go through of being dyed, poked, braided, and prodded is at the very least uncomfortable, not to mention having to be burdened by annoying and in some cases restrictive clothing. It's troubling that people could have such disregard for their animals.
cruel....i wouldnt even dress my kids this way!
HONESTLY DO YOU THINK THE DOG KNOW WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE OR EVEN CARES GET REAL PEOPLE. MY DOG WOULD LOVE ALL THE ATTENTION AND EVEN GETTING FIXED UP.
Eh, I dunno that I'd use any kind of chemicals on my dog. Kool-aid is fine, but to go so far as to use on the dog what we use on OUR hair... I think that could damage a dogs skin/fur. Those things aren't meant to be used on dogs.
But if there is some kind of safe animal friendly dye... sure. Go ahead. I don't know that I'd do it everyday, but for Halloween maybe sure. The dogs don't know the difference and they do crave attention 24/7. Just giving them what they want I suppose.