Author Topic: Furry...dogs? (Read 9452 times)

Kruzer · « **on:** September 06, 2009, 10:09:54 am »

Apologies if these have been posted before but it seems that humans are not the only species to dress up as other animals

I must say I do feel a bit sorry for those dogs. Perhaps their masters should dress up sometime.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2009, 01:22:12 pm »

*sigh*

nd some folk wonder how poodles can be some of the most vicious dogs out there.

I would be too if I was made to grow my hair out just so it could be styled, dyed and cut to make me look like a buffalo, or a camel, or even a chicken.

Nicholai · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2009, 07:37:02 pm »

Wow, that is so undignified.

I wounder what reactions these people must get when they walk their dogs.

Kobuk · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2009, 08:06:56 pm »

Those poor dogs. I feel so sorry for them.

They don't deserve to be treated like that.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2009, 08:11:42 am »

In the Jack Sparrow picture you know the dog is thinking "If I only had a thumb I'd use this gun."

Other looks seems to suggest the thoughts of:
"Why are you doing this to me?"

"Are we done yet?"

And "You better not send me out to play with the neighbor dogs after this."

sniffswind · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:38:36 am »

I hate to tell you, these guys were all featured on Animal Planet. it's a groomer's contest. i believe one of them is supposed to represent [El Chupcabarra[/i].

Ziel · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2009, 11:00:00 am »

While I can appreciate the artistry of these things (would take quite some skill to do any one of those), it's a shame that those dogs had to be the canvases for such art. I'm not sure I'd say it's necessarily cruel, though. I mean, it's all temporary. It'll grow out and they'll be back to normal. But it's not cute... Do they have to use all the coloring and accessories?

Nicholai · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:44:13 pm »

Thinking about it, someone needs to do a cheetah one! A cheetah-coat poodle would be awesome.

EmuMadam · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2009, 06:41:27 pm »

I can't get over the last one it looks like a toy and not a real dog.

Tag · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:06:35 am »

Lizard-Poodle looks like he hates life.

Leon the Coyote · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2009, 07:24:07 pm »

why do people do this to animals. I think it's dumb and border line cruelty. I feel bad for them.

WhiteLion · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2009, 05:11:54 am »

I just feel bad for the dogs. >.<

sniffswind · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:50:51 am »

oh for pete's sakes, it's friggin vegetable dye! they'll all have been shaved down again anyway. if you think they've suffered, go yell at Animal Planet!. oh, the Camel, Buffalo, and Panda aren't poodles, they're Aerdale terriers.

Avan · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2009, 06:40:53 pm »

I think it's more about harm to their sense of dignity than any sort of physical harm.

WhiteShepherd · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2009, 02:00:09 am »

The panda one did make me laugh. It looks so real.

Mazin · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:19:43 pm »

I have to admit, most of those look really well done. And come on, whose parents *haven't* made them dress up in embarrassing costumes before?

Ziel · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:31:37 pm »

Quote from: Mazin on September 15, 2009, 01:19:43 pm

I have to admit, most of those look really well done. And come on, whose parents *haven't* made them dress up in embarrassing costumes before?

I think it's those experiences that cause us to feel bad for these dogs. I agree that they're kinda funny and well done, though.

TCD · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:30:17 pm »

Lawl, animal abuse? Really guys?

It takes real skill to do that as a groomer. And an extremely well trained dog...I'm sure many of these dogs are show dogs. I've been told that show dogs really do enjoy the life. Hell, wouldn't you? The best ones get 15,000 people cheering for them and the most excellent time in the spotlight.

Mianame · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2009, 11:39:16 pm »

Holy crap, the buffalo one o.o I was seriously shocked by that.

McMajik · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2009, 05:14:04 pm »

Quote from: TCD on September 15, 2009, 06:30:17 pm

The best ones get 15,000 people cheering for them and the most excellent time in the spotlight.

Ugh, try not to think of that from a human perspective.

Loud noises

Bright lights

Surrounded by potential predators.

They don't have the same level of inteligence that we do, so they rely more on their instincts. Imagine what their instincts must be screaming at them at that moment. And with what inteligence they do have, they do what they've been made to do for probably months, completely terrified.

Even if you don't agree with the animal abuse statements, at least try to understand where they're comming from...

Onion · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2009, 06:29:57 pm »

I agree, Those are awesome hair styles.

And some of them where cute

. I realy dont see anything wrong with the styling, as long as they shave them afterward. I dont agree however, with using products that are patentialy harmful to the animals. As long as it does'nt envolve cruelty or harm to the animals. I think its fine.

on the other case. I do have to agree with McMajik. Animal shows are cruel to animals. and some times the training is cruel

. Although some trainer genuinly love there pets and train them well. the entire experince of the show has to be horrible.And From this, I do understand why puddles are viciouse lol. poor things

. Although,

if I where a puddle Id love to have a moe hawk. although I have had one in real life.

Heaven Implode · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:17:15 am »

The Johnny Depp dog reeks of pure awesome.

Allie_Kat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:12:24 am »

I'm kinda torn between thinking it is kind of cool and feeling sorry for the dogs. I think I would feel better about it if I saw a video that showed that the pups weren't miserable because of the styling

TCD · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:00:39 pm »

Quote from: McMajik on September 29, 2009, 05:14:04 pm

Quote from: TCD on September 15, 2009, 06:30:17 pm
The best ones get 15,000 people cheering for them and the most excellent time in the spotlight.

Ugh, try not to think of that from a human perspective.

Loud noises

Bright lights

Surrounded by potential predators.

They don't have the same level of inteligence that we do, so they rely more on their instincts. Imagine what their instincts must be screaming at them at that moment. And with what inteligence they do have, they do what they've been made to do for probably months, completely terrified.

Even if you don't agree with the animal abuse statements, at least try to understand where they're comming from...

Frightened and freaked out dogs are not compatable with the show ring, behaviorally. Period. Dogs who have a problem with attention, lots of it, both afar and nearby, do not make it into the champion show ring--they are handled by judges and are transported all over the country. They MUST be able to stand this without problems. It is written into mosts breed's standards. Additionally, dogs that are not champions (read: behaviorally non--standard) do not make money in future as stud or brood dogs. It is in the owner's best interests for those animals to be up to all standards.

Extremely long term breeding, like what you'd find in consistently champion lines, and training, can override instincts--after all, in domesticating the wolf, we've overridden most of the most dangerous instincts.

I still fail to see how grooming and dying a dog with vegetable dye, and by extension showing them (by ethical standards, which seeing as how I'm sure this was on tv this was ethical) is abuse. Sorry.

Zhono Veranhaut · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:44:25 am »

wow... That... is kinda embarassing... If I was one of those dogs, I would have probably tear up my owners...

BTW, what is the second poodle supposed to be?

Author Topic: Furry...dogs? (Read 9452 times)

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