Food Shaped Like Dogs, Cats, Alligators and More

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Apr 26th 2010

We like food with a bite, but some of these animal-inspired culinary creations look like they could bite back! The skill it takes to design these is certainly impressive though we're not sure we'd be comfortable chowing down on a flawless replica of our family pet. But what about you? Would you bite into these critter confections?

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Food That Looks Like Animals

You love your pets, and we're guessing you also love food. Who doesn't? When these two passions collide, is it sweet, sweet bliss, or something else entirely? Check out these amazing food sculptures and decide for yourself.

Debbie Goard

Food in the shape of animals

You know we love a tribute to a beloved pet, but we're not sure how we feel about cutting into and eating that tribute, especially when it's a cake that looks as lifelike as this one.

Food in the shape of animals

Wise, healthy, and just plain cool. We love it! Now if we only knew how to eat it.

Food in the shape of animals

We aren't even going to ask why this chihuahua needs a computer. Clearly he's a Paw Nation fan.

Food in the shape of animals

They say that alligator tastes like chicken, but we really hope this Florida Gators cake tastes more like, well, cake. Or maybe victory, depending on who your favorite college sports team is.

Food in the shape of animals

I suppose he didn't get the memo about using butter only in moderation.

Food in the shape of animals

We'd give anything to see a real dog checking out this confection. (But we'd be sure to shield his eyes when the cake cutting began.)

Food in the shape of animals

Have you ever seen a photo and absolutely loved it until you took a closer look and realized that, in fact, it is a little troubling? That's what happened to us here.

Food in the shape of animals

Such a cool cake! You know, unless Mitch asked for a real puppy for his birthday and got this instead. Then it's just mean.

Food in the shape of animals

This little fella reminds us of the armadillo cake from the movie "Steel Magnolias." You don't suppose it's a red velvet cake as well, do you?

Food in the shape of animals

This monstrous lizard cake is so lifelike and scary they had to keep it in a glass case.

Food in the shape of animals