No, I’m Not Kidding - 15 Photos Of Dogs With Dye Jobs.
I wish I was. Some people feel compelled to dye their dogs. I can’t say that I understand this. Spare me the “I need my dog to match my outfit, couch, car” argument. It’s a DOG - not an accessory. Maybe, just MAYBE if it is Halloween, I might give you a pass, but only then…..
Multicolored Papillon:
There is no rhyme or reason to the color scheme on this Papillon.
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Photo by eiscube1978
Pride Pooch:
I am all for Pride, but this is a bit much.
Photo by nkaray
Pink Pit Bull:
Prissy Pink Pitty.
Photo by heathernana
Blue Poodle:
It reminds me of cotton candy.
Photo by jillbeninato
There Are No Words:
As seen on late night Cinemax….
Photo by Carolyn Rita
Pekingese Lion:
This little dog looks like a sad mini lion statue.
Photo by Owl Cottage
His and Hers Poodles:
A perfect gift for any couple.
Photo by hanleyemmac
A Brighter Shade Of Pink:
This Wheaton gives a new meaning to the color pink!
Photo by “jenny horror”
Some Dogs Have Reason To Bite:
This one would have an excuse…
Photo by eepie
Why?:
I am finding myself getting more and more exasperated as I continue to write this blog…
Photo by lainie on the road
Olympic Poodle:
Someone got a little *too* into the Olympic spirit.
Photo by Zoom Zoom
Glam Rock Chinese Crested:
Reminiscent of the 80’s….
Photo by duckymilo
Poodle With Yellow Bouffant:
She looks like a country singer to me…
Photo by Farang Noi
If Looks Could Kill:
I think we might have a dead owner….
Photo by Chloë N
Enough Already!
The wink put me over the edge!
Photo by JDWnyc
May 14th, 2008 at 10:38 am
The 4th pic down….. (Blue Poodle)… looks like the dog is saying:
“Please kill me. Kill me now. End my suffering.”
May 14th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
LOL at the winking dog.
May 14th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Meh. The introduction to this post is pretty bad. It makes it sound like this is a political thing. What’s with the self righteous indignation? People don’t dye their dogs to match things, they dye them for events, or for fun.
Do you even own a dog? The dog doesn’t give a crap that its fur is any color. It’s happy to be somewhere with its owner. All those dogs look happy.
May 14th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Maybe it’s me, but I don’t see the problem in any of this. If the dog loves a bath, it’s going to love a dye job. If it loves attention, then it is going to get lots of it.
I’ll agree that it may not be for every dog but it sure isn’t hurting anything. The dog has no idea that it is dyed (it can’t even see the colors!) so I really don’t see a problem other than it being tacky.
May 14th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
I want that pink dog! He’s so cute! Though I like it i think this could be dangerous to your dog’s health.
When I was a kid I actually hand-painted my dog. I added black spots so he’d look like a Dalmatian…he licked the paint and he died…
May 14th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
All this poodle painting, and no mention of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Poodle?
http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/10/MutantNinjaPoodle_450×400.jpg
May 14th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I really hope those are vegetable dyes… or else that is just inhumane on top of being utterly embarrassing.
May 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
That “Pride” dog was in Cleveland 2007. I took a similar pic. Couldn’t believe that poor dog was subjected to that.
May 14th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Hey Vid (#1),
They are *all* saying that.
May 14th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
The 4th one down, the blue one, isn’t a poodle. The tail hair is straight, it’s likely a havanese or a cocka-poo
May 14th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I sure hope that crap is non-toxic. Dogs lick their hair a hell of a lot more than people do.
May 14th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Well, most people, at least.
May 20th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Dogs are not fashion accesories!!! If you love your dog you will love it the way it is, like this you torture the poor puppy… People are such idiots!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 9:01 am
How do you even come up with this? I know someone who decided to paint her bathtub back in the 80’s purple. I guess it wasn’t dry. She fills it up with water. Her White cat jumps in. A thus a purple cat for 6 months.
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I love the pekingnese lion♥♥♥
Cuteee!
August 19th, 2008 at 9:17 am
they are all adorable….in general (not necessarily with dye)
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
oh my gosh I want the dog with the purple and black rocker look that is so awesome I wish I could do that to my dog!
September 29th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
hey, i was just wondering how they dyed their dog’s, i have a dalmatian and i want to dye her orange for halloween so if someone could get back to me ASAP that would be amazing! thanks
~Julia Roberts~
October 15th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I think that these dogs (well, most of them) look so cute! I can’t wait to dye my little terri-poos!
Julia if you want to dye your dalmation than just get some food dye (it is edible and safe for both of you!) You can mix the dye in a spray bottle and spray him or just put it in the bath tub and put him in!
November 20th, 2008 at 3:16 am
I buy my dog dye at petedge.com. The dye for some of you that are concerned is made with vegetable dye. It is completely safe and non-toxic. I do pet therapy with my dogs and patients get a good laugh when my pink Chihuahua comes prancing in the room in her dresses. She loves the attention she gets from young and old people when she is dyed pink. Definate thing you should know..WEAR GLOVES when you do it. I didn’t the first time and my hands were pink for a few days lol. Also one small container of dye from that site makes 2 very pink good coverage applications on my 7lb Chihuahua so if your dog is bigger be advised. If your interested you can also look at local pet salons..this is the newest fad so many have gotten into providing the service at a descent price. I’ll be doing that from now on..it saves the clean up and mess.
December 16th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
What the-… Is that dog wearing a thong?! O_o
Weird… lol I put coats and boots on my dog in the winter because she’s wimpy about the cold when it gets below -20C. But a thong? Seriously…
January 12th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
The thong dog took it too far, however the rest of them are actually quite adorable.
His/hers <3
Laine on the road, very cute
80’s hahaa
January 15th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I don’t understand why people get so upset over what other people do to their pets. Dyeing your dog is totally harmless, and some people just think it’s cute. You admit you became “agitated” over these pictures. Chill out; it isn’t hurting anyone (except people like you, who have nothing to do with it whatsoever). Getting emotionally involved in the benign activities of others is a waste of energy.
Maria, this is in no way “torture”; if anything, an idiot in this case is someone who judges other people based on information they made up themselves (eg, calling a harmless practice torture and then calling people idiots for doing it).
February 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Hahahahah.
We like the dog flashing everyone in the thong.
Prettttty funny.
<3 Alyssa S. and Alyssa M.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:27 am
The dogs probably love the attention they get after wards. My mom’s poodle patiently tried on clothes for us at a store and pranced happily in them. She gets a lot more attention with clothes on and is really cheerful when she wears them. Dyeing, like dog clothes, can be fun for everyone. As long as the dye is not toxic, there is no harm.
April 1st, 2009 at 3:25 am
Very nice post, I share the same position about this.
April 7th, 2009 at 8:31 am
These dogs look happy, well fed and obviously loved by someone who took the time to fancy them up.
Anyone looking for an injustice to right should go straight to almost any website regarding Haiti and the starving, sick, homeless children there. They are just 600 miles off the coast of Florida. There, now you have a real cause to do something about!
April 18th, 2009 at 5:28 am
I have a black/Tan Pomeranian and I would like the tan t6o be darker on his tail and pants.
How do I make it darker
April 20th, 2009 at 8:34 am
i have a white and cream pomeranian will any colour dye over take the cream cause i wana dye the cream plz help
April 22nd, 2009 at 4:43 am
yes it is a vegetable dye and the dogs we do absolutly love the attention they get when people see them its done for show and fun you can get it done at any good groomer but the best i know is in woollara they are fantastic there start thinking outside the square and have some fun the dogs do !!!!
April 27th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I gave my dog a pink mohawk for a march of dimes event and he absolutely loved all the attention he got. He had people petting him and taking pictures, he couldn’t have been happier. I see nothing wrong with dying your dog as long as its safe for them. Its just some harmless fun
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Love the punk rock dog. Can’t wait to dye little designs into Kage(my Belgian Shep)
May 28th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
People should really comment on what they know about. Please stop the hating and making negative comments about unique people and individuality. I love my dog to death and yes, he has punk rocker blue hair (just on the top of his head). I used completely safe and dog-edible kool aid to dye his hair. There are also many products out there that are safe for dogs. I did it because he looks cool, not to match my outfit. People give him tons of attention which he enjoys and he loves to be bathed and groomed. So what’s the harm in that? My advice to humans and canines alike… live free and happy!!
July 10th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Dogs are color blind. They couldn’t possibly care what color they are - they can’t even see it!
Countless dogs are killed because no one cares about them. Countless other animals are seriously abused and negelected. With this backdrop how could anyone have a problem with an owner pampering and enjoying their pets unboundedly?!
If it makes their humans happy - it usually will make the doggies happy. Dog’s can’t see color - but they do understand attention and adoration.
If you have a problem with dying a dog safely because of what the dog feels or thinks, then you actually only have a problem with giving dogs baths and getting them groomed, because as far as the dog knows - that’s all that happened - except that their owners and other people smile at them more.
If it makes YOU happy, it will likely make your dog happy - and that’s really what it’s all about.
So - go to a shelter and adopt a dog and make it whatever color makes you the happiest and pamper it in every way possible - the dog will be eternally grateful.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
The fourth picture down, the blue “poodle” is most likely a Bichon Frise that was not powder puffed and the ear hair allowed to grow.
Still inhumane for the dog. My bichon doesn’t even like getting a bath!
July 18th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Thanks for your comment! As far as the dyed Poodle goes, I’m only reporting what the tag said along with that photo. It does look quite “Bichony”, but the blue makes everything a little abstract!
July 25th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
as for the person who said its dagerous because of what happend to your dog, the diffrence being that this dye, you used paint.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I’m lovin’ the 80’s (black and purple colored) dog! I dont see a problem, so long as the dye is non-toxic. Some of these are cute, though the brightly colored ones are too much! I don’t agree with dying thier noses either thats a bit much.
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Yeaah…dogs aren’t fashion accessories. I know in America a lot of people like to think they are by stuffing them in their handbags, painting them to look ridiculous to get attention etc but they really aren’t and you should show more respect for your pets and if you can’t then maybe you should consider rehoming them to someone who is mentally stable. The thing that angers me about all of this is that whilst the dye used for these monstrosity creations may be safe but what’s next – doggie cosmetic surgery? Piercings? Tattoos??? That’s the problem when people invent new ways to amuse themselves; after a while it gets boring and samey so then they have to be more drastic to keep themselves entertained. Why can’t you love your pet for what they are? Would you paint your whole entire body multi-coloured? No, ‘cos that would be retarded. Think about it.
August 4th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Maybe I would if my whole body was covered in thick fur! Doggie cosmetic surgery, tattoos, etc. are things that you have made up so you would have something (imaginary) to complain about. Comparing plastic surgery to coloring your dog’s hair with non-toxic dye doesn’t even make sense. So I guess YOU are the one that’s retarded.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I can tell you are low on brain cells. Cosmetic surgery, tattoos, piercings and hair dye are all relative as they are for changes in physical image so yes it does make sense and no these aren’t ‘imaginary’ ideas that my over-creative mind has thought of as these are available for humans so the same could easily happen for animals; for example, only recently a woman was charged with animal cruelty for selling ‘gothic kittens’ with piercings in their ears, necks and tails. The use and popularity of pet fur dye makes way for more drastic image changes. What’s wrong with your pet’s coat as it is (or was)? Do you think your pet’s ugly without all that cheap looking dye? As for wanting a thick coat of fur on yourself - send in the men in white coats PRONTO! Lol
August 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Well as the saying goes, ‘Dogs look like their owners,’ and if people want their pets dyed with disgustingly bright tacky colours – then hey, good luck to them, I just hope they remember to rinse the colour out when the circus act is over.
August 5th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Yes, I guess you’re right, aside from the fact that one is completely harmless and one is potentially life-threatening. Other than that, they are totally the same thing.
August 6th, 2009 at 5:34 am
I’m glad you understand now though I’m not sure if you understand fully but well done for using your brain. If you want to dye fur then make sure its your own and not some poor animal that doesn’t have a say.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Wow to everyone who has an issue with people dying their puppies (safely may I add), I feel bad for you. To honestly waste your time getting angry over something like this? There are way more horrible things going on in the world right now to be stressing over. So anyone want to give me an actual reason why a dog would be bothered by his fur being dyed? Cause I really don’t see how the dog is losing out with this.
August 11th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Emma I understand where your coming from but this is why I’m writing this, you should try seeing things from other people’s point of view too. Yes, with humans, hair dye, tattoos, piercings, plastic surgery can be shoved in the same category but I have a dog, and though I’d consider making a dye out of koolaid to make a heart shaped patch on him, I would never actually tattoo, pierce or subject my dog to plastic surgery, why? cause that would hurt him. The dye does NOT. SO it doesn’t make sense to be angry over this although I’d be on your side 100% if people did start piercing their pets like what that lady did to those poor kittens.
And the fact that some of the people on here assume that a person who dyes their dog, carries them in a purse or puts clothes on them doesn’t love them, your sitting their judging people you don’t even know. My little sister has a pomeranian and she takes him in her bag everywhere she goes, why? Because the dog WANTS to go in her bag because it means it can be WITH her. And she would totally consider dying him blue (it’s her favorite color) but he’s black so it wouldn’t show. None of this changes how much she adores her baby. So stop being so narrow-minded and uninformed.
August 17th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Sorry but I agree with Emma. As quoted by Dan at the start of this discussion - ‘It’s a DOG - not an accessory’ If you like dye so much, then dye your own hair a bright disgusting colour.
August 17th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Well I’ve said what I’ve had to say. Its vanity gone mad. Dogs shouldn’t be customised to suit their owners because they don’t like their natural fur colour. You don’t do it because your dog wants you to; you do it because it makes YOU feel better (trendy, happy or whatever buzz you get out of it). If you want a bright/colourful dog then why don’t you go get one from the toy shop and I suppose you can even buy one that interacts with you and you can throw one in your handbag too (don’t get me started about people that carry dogs in their handbags). In fact, the fact that your sister brought a pomeranian shows how much she knows about bad dog breeding. Toy dogs (in which pedigree dog category they fall in) come with serious health problems because of how they’re bred. I think that its disgusting some dogs are bred to look a particular way regardless of any health problems that could result from this and your sister buying one is like accepting this type of breeding. Dogs shouldn’t be bred to even fit into a handbag! So with this in mind it shows what sort of mentality she has - she’s already brought a customised dog so hey may as well customise the dog even more!
Yeah you’re right, there are far worse things going on in the world so that doesn’t mean no one is allowed to debate other things such as these.
September 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Very cute and creative!!! I’m sure it’s much better than being tied to a tree in the back yard !! Dogs love attention and love to entertain. My Italian Greyhound told the dog whisperer when I dress her up in Halloween costumes, that if it makes me smile she’s happy !!
A cute way to take you mind off the worlds problems and bring you back down to earth ….
October 1st, 2009 at 9:21 am
Oolala! Both sides are right, and both are wrong. Some breeds of dogs have been bred for literally thousands of years to be fashion accessories! To be small, cuddly, carried, and groomed. They adore the attention and if someone wants to add a bit of color, the dog doesn’t mind. On the other hand, if your dog was bred to be a working companion, but instead is sitting in a corner moping because you’re busy complaining about someone else’s foofy dog, then who is the real fool here?
October 4th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Emma, stop making fun of people because of what they believe. You are making yourself look like a fool by doing so.
Dogs love attention. At least the ones who are treated humanely do. I would be suprised if you even had a dog.
October 10th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I have a Bichon Frise that loves baths and loves attention. I recently gave her a haircut (she has to be clipped every 4 to six weeks) and left her three inch long fur in a mohawk that goes from her head through her tail. Petco groomers dyed her for me with pet safe vegetable dye. She is pink with a blue mohawk. She loves loves loves all the attention she gets. I think wearing her own fur in different colors is the best most comfortable holloween costume ever. She doesn’t know what holloween is except that she gets to go with the kids and get attention galor. Shegets to ride in the car with Mommy (pretty much her favorite activity) if she gets tired of walking. She is adorable. I think you have to know your dog. What is good for one dog may not be good for another.
October 17th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
As a groomer that competes in creative grooming i would like to say it can be fun and safe.Any idiot useing toxic paint to be it should be charged. We use animal safe products only(veggie dyes) and even then are very careful. If you don’t know what is safe DON’T TRY. Ask someone who knows. Futher, all the dogs knows is that once your done they get so much attention who cares. I had a poodle that HATED getting a hair cut but would stand for hours no problem if i was chalking or dyeing because everyone made a fuss over her when she was done. I loved my dog a lot more than most thats why if i was giving her a hair cut i made sure to dye some part of her. She took it as a treat. I would NEVER dream of using anything toxic at all. And to the idiot that “handpainted spots” on his dog the skull and cross bones means posion if injested for animals to stupid.