Article about creative dog grooming
By Laure-Anne Viselé, January 2011
Appliqué and diamante for dogs
I was looking for the elusive perfect dog nail trimmers when I came across this gem (pun intended): diamante for your dog’s hair.
Yep, that's diamante
Why?! The answer is right there on the site: “If you want your dog to look stylish and glamorous, these alluring diamonds are something you need to have. ”
Didn’t think that stylish and must-have quite fitted with he product myself, but hey. Oh, and, apparently, diamante is “sweeping the UK”. Made me almost glad I left the island.
“OK, so how else can I pimp my dog?”, I hear you ask. Why of course, there is nail “appliqué”.
Appliqué (yep, I had to look up the word)
St Bernard with pink nail varnish...
The section in that website was called “creative grooming”. I was powerless to resist. I googled “creative grooming” and, before I knew it, I was taken to a world where poodles are made to look like My Little Pony, or worse.
The hapless poodles
Here are our brave champs:
Bozo the poodle (note the eyebrows)
I think it's a Pyrenese Mountain Dog? Check out the pink teats and black hooves!!
One of my faves! Teenage Mutant Ninja Poodle
Walk like a Bichon.
Giroodle
Grinch terrier
Camoodle. Fancy saying that: "Barber, gimme the hump cut"
My Little Poodle
Puffalow. You have GOT to be impressed with that one!
Poodle à la Escargot
Pandoodle
Took me a while to work it out: Poodle/seahorse.
White Shepherd/zebra
Not too sure: Liberty poodle pumpkin? Seriously, why?!
Sky poodle. Would be cute if it wasn't so... Well...
Golden Retriever/tiger
I can’t decide if this is a gross waste of time, animal cruelty, downright twisted, or all of the above. All I know is it’s kept me from that essay for a good hour. And for that, creative groomers, I am grateful!
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- Hot dogs – Quick poll about hotly debated dog issues (e.g. leash/no leash, treat/no treat, etc.)
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- Thinking of getting a dog? Reality check – Article about responsibilities and chores of dog ownership
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5 Comments
OH- MY- GOD !!! There are no words… Has a dog ever died of shame?
I knooooooooow. I mean, it’s a lot of work, but …. Whaaaaaaaat?! [intensely quizzical Chandler-like expression on my face here]
Oh, and upon closer inspection, I think I’ve changed my mind. The absolute worst is My Little Poodle.
Hello,
I have seen some nice pics of dogs who are styled very special (ninja turtle etc). I would like to know if you could provide me High res. pictures to place them in my magazine Me & My Dog in the Netherlands. I’d like to let people see and read what people can do with grooming and styling. This year is the year of fur in Holland.
Please let me know if you cab help me with this…
Greatings,
Darek Ostrowski
Hi Darek
Thanks! You would need to check with the author of the pictures (click on each of them to get to the source site). Glad you enjoyed it, though! Oh, and don’t hesitate to ask if you need an article on dog behaviour or canine first aid for your magazine.
OMG, found another one! http://themisse.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/this-dog-is-punk-rawk/
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