Would you dye your dog? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

QuickSilver · 04-10-2009, 07:06 PM

I'm guessing most people here wouldn't consider dyeing their dogs because the color wouldn't show up againt the coat. Thor is very pale, and I think a color would show up very strongly. I think it might even be more interesting because his body is pretty grey, and it might make an interesting contrast.

I'm thinking about dyeing Thor for Easter... maybe pink and yellow, or pink and blue. Something like an Easter Egg. We will probably be walking in a yorkie parade on Sunday, and I want him to stand out.

I haven't done this before, but it looks like you can use food coloring.

Opinions? Suggestions? Experiences?

kidmuzicdotcom · 04-10-2009, 07:26 PM

hmm I've never been in favor of dyeing any animal...chicks rabbits or anything...I'm sorry I think yorkies are beautiful the way they are and we don't know the effects on them....why not just buy him a cute easter outfit to make him stand out?

QuickSilver · 04-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Can I ask why you don't believe in dyeing dogs? I've heard that dyed chicks or rabbits can die soon after the experience, but from everything I've read, for dogs it's basically giving them a bath in colored water. You can buy a professional dye, but even that is nothing like human hair dye. Most people just use food coloring or sugarless Kool-Aid. It's completely harmless.

Why is dyeing a dog so different from having it wear a special outfit? Both are unnatural.

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I just want to add that I am doing tons of things to give Thor a full, rich doggy life. I give him good food, we go to the park almost every day, I practice obedience with him, and I am taking him to doggy daycare to help him interact with other dogs. I absolutely appreciate him as a dog. I think these extras are just silly fun.

kidmuzicdotcom · 04-10-2009, 07:49 PM

oh no I have no bad reason I just don't do it and like yorkies coloring...I'm not judging sorry if it came across that way...I just think that dressing them up is cuter and more noticable...I've never heard anything bad that it will do to them.

QuickSilver · 04-10-2009, 07:55 PM

No, I guess I'm just being a little defensive. To be honest, I REALLY want to do it. I've seen some really neat-looking colored dogs. Have you seen the "panda" dog?

However, my impression is that most people think it's cossing the line, which makes me sad, because as I said, I'm dying (or dyeing? Ha!) to do it.

Trixter · 04-10-2009, 07:56 PM

I think a couple of pink streaks might be cute! I think I remember a story somewhere about a woman who was arrested or at least seriously harassed for dying her white dog pink. She did it for cancer awareness or something .
There was a pink maltese on Dog whisperer to. I bet you saw that one! Be careful, you never know who's out there watching! Thor seems more the bunny ear type!

QuickSilver · 04-10-2009, 08:04 PM

Yes, some people dye their dogs pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. And yes, I did see the pink maltese on the Dog Whisperer, ha! I totally expected Cesar to smack her silly, but I don't think he said a word. I was surprised, because one episode that stood out for me (first season?) was the two young gay men with a toy dog named "Paris". They dressed the dog up all the time, but hadn't done any obedience with it. Cesar told them they were being selfish and not acknowledging the dog's doggy-ness.

I wouldn't keep Thor permanently pink, but I guess I think it would be cute for special occasions.

ltret0294 · 04-10-2009, 08:09 PM

I did a search on "dyeing" (dying) and got some interesting threads/posts. Give it a try. My preference would be to dress Thor in an "Easter" outfit.

Raven Heart · 04-10-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I'm guessing most people here wouldn't consider dyeing their dogs because the color wouldn't show up againt the coat. Thor is very pale, and I think a color would show up very strongly. I think it might even be more interesting because his body is pretty grey, and it might make an interesting contrast.

I'm thinking about dyeing Thor for Easter... maybe pink and yellow, or pink and blue. Something like an Easter Egg. We will probably be walking in a yorkie parade on Sunday, and I want him to stand out.

I haven't done this before, but it looks like you can use food coloring.

Opinions? Suggestions? Experiences?

Use dog dye...

kidmuzicdotcom · 04-10-2009, 09:02 PM

no I haven't seen the panda dog but I'll google it...be sure to post pics if you do it...

romeos mommy · 04-10-2009, 09:11 PM

i wouldn't do it. it is probably all chemicals in the dye.

mimimomo · 04-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Dyeing Thor for Easter is a cute idea! You must post pictures for us to see!

Doggie dyes are safe & washes out easily.

MyFairLacy · 04-10-2009, 10:07 PM

I personally wouldn't dye mbe because they are dark and I like their color, although I wish rylies blue was a little darker on his back half. But so far as dying a Fun color: as long as you use a dog safe product, why not. Go for it. If I had a white poodle I might dye it pink LOL

nacke · 04-11-2009, 12:33 PM

We did Thom for Easter

He sat very still for me, he knows when grooming time comes up, mama is just making him pretty! He matches his blue sweater now! And its just koolaid (i did research it before i did it of course!), so will wash out fairly quickly! When we took him out for his walk, he paraded around like he was just the most HANDSOME dog!

We have a ton of family events tomorrow, and wanted him to look neat for our families

nacke · 04-11-2009, 12:44 PM

Found a few interesting links! So your not alone..

Dyed and Colored Dogs - Poodle Lovers / Doggie Adorers - Care2.com

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04-10-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Would you dye your dog? I'm guessing most people here wouldn't consider dyeing their dogs because the color wouldn't show up againt the coat. Thor is very pale, and I think a color would show up very strongly. I think it might even be more interesting because his body is pretty grey, and it might make an interesting contrast. I'm thinking about dyeing Thor for Easter... maybe pink and yellow, or pink and blue. Something like an Easter Egg. We will probably be walking in a yorkie parade on Sunday, and I want him to stand out. I haven't done this before, but it looks like you can use food coloring. Opinions? Suggestions? Experiences? __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

04-10-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	hmm I've never been in favor of dyeing any animal...chicks rabbits or anything...I'm sorry I think yorkies are beautiful the way they are and we don't know the effects on them....why not just buy him a cute easter outfit to make him stand out? __________________ Shelby Rae's Mom and Kaylee's Nana[SIZE=2][COLOR=Red]

04-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Can I ask why you don't believe in dyeing dogs? I've heard that dyed chicks or rabbits can die soon after the experience, but from everything I've read, for dogs it's basically giving them a bath in colored water. You can buy a professional dye, but even that is nothing like human hair dye. Most people just use food coloring or sugarless Kool-Aid. It's completely harmless. Why is dyeing a dog so different from having it wear a special outfit? Both are unnatural. . . . . . I just want to add that I am doing tons of things to give Thor a full, rich doggy life. I give him good food, we go to the park almost every day, I practice obedience with him, and I am taking him to doggy daycare to help him interact with other dogs. I absolutely appreciate him as a dog. I think these extras are just silly fun. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger. Last edited by QuickSilver; 04-10-2009 at 07:35 PM.

04-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#4
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	oh no I have no bad reason I just don't do it and like yorkies coloring...I'm not judging sorry if it came across that way...I just think that dressing them up is cuter and more noticable...I've never heard anything bad that it will do to them. __________________ Shelby Rae's Mom and Kaylee's Nana[SIZE=2][COLOR=Red]

04-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#5
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	No, I guess I'm just being a little defensive. To be honest, I REALLY want to do it. I've seen some really neat-looking colored dogs. Have you seen the "panda" dog? However, my impression is that most people think it's cossing the line, which makes me sad, because as I said, I'm dying (or dyeing? Ha!) to do it. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

04-10-2009, 07:56 PM	#6
Trixter YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 257	I think a couple of pink streaks might be cute! I think I remember a story somewhere about a woman who was arrested or at least seriously harassed for dying her white dog pink. She did it for cancer awareness or something . There was a pink maltese on Dog whisperer to. I bet you saw that one! Be careful, you never know who's out there watching! Thor seems more the bunny ear type!

04-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#7
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Yes, some people dye their dogs pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. And yes, I did see the pink maltese on the Dog Whisperer, ha! I totally expected Cesar to smack her silly, but I don't think he said a word. I was surprised, because one episode that stood out for me (first season?) was the two young gay men with a toy dog named "Paris". They dressed the dog up all the time, but hadn't done any obedience with it. Cesar told them they were being selfish and not acknowledging the dog's doggy-ness. I wouldn't keep Thor permanently pink, but I guess I think it would be cute for special occasions. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

04-10-2009, 08:09 PM	#8
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	I did a search on "dyeing" (dying) and got some interesting threads/posts. Give it a try. My preference would be to dress Thor in an "Easter" outfit. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

04-10-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	no I haven't seen the panda dog but I'll google it...be sure to post pics if you do it... __________________ Shelby Rae's Mom and Kaylee's Nana[SIZE=2][COLOR=Red]

04-10-2009, 09:11 PM	#11
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i wouldn't do it. it is probably all chemicals in the dye. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

04-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#12
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Dyeing Thor for Easter is a cute idea! You must post pictures for us to see! Doggie dyes are safe & washes out easily. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

04-10-2009, 10:07 PM	#13
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I personally wouldn't dye mbe because they are dark and I like their color, although I wish rylies blue was a little darker on his back half. But so far as dying a Fun color: as long as you use a dog safe product, why not. Go for it. If I had a white poodle I might dye it pink LOL __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

04-11-2009, 12:44 PM	#15
nacke Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 2	Found a few interesting links! So your not alone.. Dyed and Colored Dogs - Poodle Lovers / Doggie Adorers - Care2.com âÃ§àÃÕÂ¹ÊÍ¹µÑ´¢¹ÊØ¹Ñ¢ µÑ´áµè§¢¹ÊØ¹Ñ¢ ÍÒº¹éÓ ÊÍ¹µÑ´¢¹ÊØ¹Ñ¢ creative dog grooming school in Thailand...... ÊÍ¹,àÃÕÂ¹µÑ´¢¹ÊØ¹Ñ¢ âÃ§àÃÕÂ¹ÀÒÂãµé¡ÒÃ¤Çº¤ØÁ¢Í§¡ÃÐ·ÃÇ§ÈÖ¡ÉÒ¸Ô¡ÒÃ __________________ Mama to Maci!! RIP Macy & Thom