Re: pink & different coloured dogs

You probably find they do, and do the dog to match!!

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Yep , agree, but then they would not walk around looking like fools , I think!!

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Never understood why people do this to their dogs-also think its cruel

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I had a neighbour once who used to put pink vegetable dye on her white standard poodle, when I asked her why, she said her daughter always wanted a pink dog!!!

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I was at a championship dog show 2 years ago and saw a lady painting her boxer dogs face with black shoe dye at the back of the hall so it looked better.

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This is sad isn't it - dogs as fashion accessories, bit like the fad for tinies - teacup dogs.
However, if there is a proper owner/dog bond, and it's an occasional 'bit of fun' with harmless colourings etc, then it doesn't rank amongst the worst crimes against dogs, does it?

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Oooh thats a big no no with the Kennel club

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I wouldn't say its cruel as such, if it's the same article as on sister doggy site the dogs all looked happy enough apart from the one they turned into a horse but it had the expression that mine have had when I put a gentle leader on them.

It's a competition and the dye (which is for the purpose) washes out with shampoo after the event.

If the dogs are well thought of and it is just a bit of fun thats preferable to the life some dogs live.

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Exactly, seemingly it's quite common with boxer owners, she was outside the hall at the back, the reason I knew it was shoe dye is there a distinctive strong solvent smell off it.

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It may be a no no, but it goes on , and not just in Boxers, many many breeds are preened to perfection before they go in the ring.

Hairspray/ chalk/ blackening/ you name it , its used to enhance the dog!!