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tinalove · 12-06-2011, 01:54 PM

I don't like to see pets dyed. I know it's supposed to be safe and nontoxic but I don't care for it. What bothers me most is the ridiculous colors they dye pets. A pink poodle or a purple maltese is just wrong. I don't mind seeing dogs in bows, clothes, etc. (because I do that too), but I would never change the color of my furbaby. Pets have feelings too.

R_Z · 12-06-2011, 02:47 PM

If someone put color on bailey, I think I'd just dye!

capt_noonie · 12-06-2011, 03:30 PM

I don't think we'll ever see dying a dog's hair as being an "in" thing to do. I think it will always stay with the minority of pet owners. As long as they are using pet safe dye, I see nothing wrong with it. Would I do it? Probably not. I get enough people asking me if I bleach Uni as it is.

yorkieusa · 12-06-2011, 04:10 PM

A few years ago the "in" thing was pierced ears.

gracielove · 12-06-2011, 04:17 PM

I know that they make hair dye for dogs that is supposed to be harmless to them but the idea of using a dog to be trendy or stylish just makes me sick. Already people are looking for tiny dogs that they can fit in a bag like the wacky singing stars and starlets in Hollywood do. Little dogs are being mass produced to meet the demand of the trendy people that think stuffing a dog in a purse is cool but who do not have the least interest in training a dog or having it as a companion. Now we will have teenagers and irresponsible people dying dog's hair in order to show it off to the gang. The media is partly responsible for promoting these fads.

hnybun128 · 12-06-2011, 04:26 PM

I saw something on Animal Planet where there was a drag queen & doggie fashion show to raise money for charity. All of the dyes used were safe and non toxic. I really have no issue with it. The dogs get lots of attention and in the case of the fashion show, it was done for a good cause. That said, I would never be interested in dying my own little ones.

gracielove · 12-06-2011, 04:41 PM

As I said I realize that the dye they sell for dogs is harmless. It's the idea of a fad involving pets that bothers me. When the media starts promoting this type of thing irresponsible people start doing things to pets that should not be done. They don't need anymore ways to abuse animals than there already are. The airhead that decides to dye their mom's dog with regular hair dye when mom isn't home is going to do some damage. Not to mention the others who will go out and get a pet just to be in on the trend of having a weird looking dog for all the gang to admire.

TeddyGrahams · 12-06-2011, 05:02 PM

In general, they use safe organic dye. It's not really the latest craze. It's been going on for ages and some groomers dye their dogs in competitions. It's not hurting the animal, if anything it's something for the owner and dog to do together (the competitions). I've seen people dress their dogs in worse ways than putting washable dye on them.

People will do weird things, personally I like letting my dog be a dog, but I don't think i'm in any position to look down on them especially if no one is getting hurt.

Baily341o · 12-06-2011, 05:20 PM

There is a groomer in a couple towns over from where I live... they dye there dogs. I think it looks EXTREAMLY silly! A dog is supposed to look "normal". But then again, I dress my dog in clothes and bows.

But if it is safe, go for it. But it just looks weird. While I was driving by one day, I saw a hot pink, all dyed, poodle running around in the parking lot.... and it is right by a busy 4 way intersection. My dog aint going there!

concretegurl · 12-06-2011, 05:25 PM

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1Ieisha · 12-06-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Dog Grooming Contests Spark Controversy - Paw Nation

XXTREEEME DOG GROOMING, OOH WAH-AH AH-ARF!

15 Awesome Examples of Creative Dog Grooming

Precision Grooming Academy - Future of Grooming

What do you think of extreme dog grooming competitions?

YIKES!!!

Loving Furgie · 12-06-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Dog Grooming Contests Spark Controversy - Paw Nation

XXTREEEME DOG GROOMING, OOH WAH-AH AH-ARF!

15 Awesome Examples of Creative Dog Grooming

Precision Grooming Academy - Future of Grooming

What do you think of extreme dog grooming competitions?

Horrible! Hooorrrribble!!!! Looking at those pics I felt so embarrased for those dogs....

gracielove · 12-06-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Dog Grooming Contests Spark Controversy - Paw Nation

XXTREEEME DOG GROOMING, OOH WAH-AH AH-ARF!

15 Awesome Examples of Creative Dog Grooming

Precision Grooming Academy - Future of Grooming

What do you think of extreme dog grooming competitions?

They call that "creative!" I call it a horrid waste of time and a cruel joke on the animals. What kind of person would want their animals to look like those on the 15 "awesome" examples of creative dog grooming page? It does nothing for the animals except cause them hours of torment while these extreme groomers try to prove how artistic they are. Animals know when they are being laughed at and you can bet these poor creatures get a lot of laughs from people while their groomers were feeling very proud of themselves.

QuickSilver · 12-06-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tinalove

I don't like to see pets dyed. I know it's supposed to be safe and nontoxic but I don't care for it. What bothers me most is the ridiculous colors they dye pets. A pink poodle or a purple maltese is just wrong. I don't mind seeing dogs in bows, clothes, etc. (because I do that too), but I would never change the color of my furbaby. Pets have feelings too.

They have feelings, but if it's any consolation, they don't have very good color vision.

A dog dyed pink probably cannot tell the difference.

MaxYorkieBear · 12-06-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Dog Grooming Contests Spark Controversy - Paw Nation

XXTREEEME DOG GROOMING, OOH WAH-AH AH-ARF!

15 Awesome Examples of Creative Dog Grooming

Precision Grooming Academy - Future of Grooming

What do you think of extreme dog grooming competitions?

Omg... WOW?.. That's all I can say... I met a s**tzu that had that lion haircut and my friends friend just dyed her pug purple and I was mortified.... But that's ridiculous... I wouldn't do it my self but I guess it's up to them as long as its not hurting the dog....

12-06-2011, 03:30 PM	#18
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I don't think we'll ever see dying a dog's hair as being an "in" thing to do. I think it will always stay with the minority of pet owners. As long as they are using pet safe dye, I see nothing wrong with it. Would I do it? Probably not. I get enough people asking me if I bleach Uni as it is. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

12-06-2011, 04:10 PM	#19
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	A few years ago the "in" thing was pierced ears. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-06-2011, 04:26 PM	#21
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	I saw something on Animal Planet where there was a drag queen & doggie fashion show to raise money for charity. All of the dyes used were safe and non toxic. I really have no issue with it. The dogs get lots of attention and in the case of the fashion show, it was done for a good cause. That said, I would never be interested in dying my own little ones. __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro

12-06-2011, 05:02 PM	#23
TeddyGrahams Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 175	In general, they use safe organic dye. It's not really the latest craze. It's been going on for ages and some groomers dye their dogs in competitions. It's not hurting the animal, if anything it's something for the owner and dog to do together (the competitions). I've seen people dress their dogs in worse ways than putting washable dye on them. People will do weird things, personally I like letting my dog be a dog, but I don't think i'm in any position to look down on them especially if no one is getting hurt. __________________ Dee and Teddy Grahams

12-06-2011, 05:25 PM	#25
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Dog Grooming Contests Spark Controversy - Paw Nation XXTREEEME DOG GROOMING, OOH WAH-AH AH-ARF! 15 Awesome Examples of Creative Dog Grooming Precision Grooming Academy - Future of Grooming What do you think of extreme dog grooming competitions? __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

12-06-2011, 01:54 PM	#16
tinalove YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 567	I don't like to see pets dyed. I know it's supposed to be safe and nontoxic but I don't care for it. What bothers me most is the ridiculous colors they dye pets. A pink poodle or a purple maltese is just wrong. I don't mind seeing dogs in bows, clothes, etc. (because I do that too), but I would never change the color of my furbaby. Pets have feelings too.

12-06-2011, 02:47 PM	#17
R_Z Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,078	If someone put color on bailey, I think I'd just dye!

12-06-2011, 04:17 PM	#20
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I know that they make hair dye for dogs that is supposed to be harmless to them but the idea of using a dog to be trendy or stylish just makes me sick. Already people are looking for tiny dogs that they can fit in a bag like the wacky singing stars and starlets in Hollywood do. Little dogs are being mass produced to meet the demand of the trendy people that think stuffing a dog in a purse is cool but who do not have the least interest in training a dog or having it as a companion. Now we will have teenagers and irresponsible people dying dog's hair in order to show it off to the gang. The media is partly responsible for promoting these fads.

12-06-2011, 04:41 PM	#22
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	As I said I realize that the dye they sell for dogs is harmless. It's the idea of a fad involving pets that bothers me. When the media starts promoting this type of thing irresponsible people start doing things to pets that should not be done. They don't need anymore ways to abuse animals than there already are. The airhead that decides to dye their mom's dog with regular hair dye when mom isn't home is going to do some damage. Not to mention the others who will go out and get a pet just to be in on the trend of having a weird looking dog for all the gang to admire.

12-06-2011, 05:20 PM	#24
Baily341o YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virgina Posts: 266	There is a groomer in a couple towns over from where I live... they dye there dogs. I think it looks EXTREAMLY silly! A dog is supposed to look "normal". But then again, I dress my dog in clothes and bows. But if it is safe, go for it. But it just looks weird. While I was driving by one day, I saw a hot pink, all dyed, poodle running around in the parking lot.... and it is right by a busy 4 way intersection. My dog aint going there!