Dog Dyeing: China's Latest Trend (VIDEO)

There are tons of ridiculous products dog owners can spoil their pets with like tattoos, dresses, and even dog beer, but this may one of the most ridiculous of all.

This new fad in China consists of dyeing man's best friend to look like another animal or simply to have a new hairdo. And the practice isn't cheap: it costs $300 to turn your poodle into a panther.

While the fad may not be around so long as it is toxic to the dogs, there is one special style that is sure to linger. Check it out below:

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Comments

[amaboss52]

05:45 PM on 07/09/2010

Well at least they're not skinning them alive. I hope the dye is safe.

[Indiegirl99]

02:04 PM on 07/05/2010

TLC just ran a show about a groomer competition where the groomers dyed and groomed their dogs to look like other animals or with intricate shaved in designs, its not just China that's doing this. Got to say, I have probably never laughed so hard at a tv show.

[Blackorpheus]

12:55 AM on 07/03/2010

Treat all animals (I'm excluding humans for the moment) with humility, even reverence.

[jasongrundy]

01:47 PM on 07/02/2010

I originally had an issue with this...but I don't see any harm, especially since most of these dogs live better than me.

[samoisdead]

06:25 AM on 07/03/2010

Fanned.

[The Cause Endures]

10:50 AM on 07/02/2010

this is rather awesome, if the dye is safe.

[eShirl]

10:45 PM on 07/02/2010

hope it's not some kind of radioactive, cadmium-and-melamine based dye

[Harvey Manfrangensonton]

10:47 AM on 07/02/2010

I'm sure the dogs prefer this to having to wear little outfits.

[amaboss52]

05:45 PM on 07/09/2010

or being skinned alive for their fur.

[she ra]

05:54 AM on 07/02/2010

They exported colored pelts in fur coats for sale in Macy's and Nordstom. How do you think they discovered / perfected dyeing the pups to begin with. ICK! PETA found them in stores; and ran tests.

[MsVella]

12:56 PM on 07/01/2010

At first I didn't think it was a big deal, but then the vet said its more harmful to them because they have thinner skin so.... Its a no no.

[WarriorLemming]

12:33 PM on 07/01/2010

Toxic? Well, at least it's better than eating them.

[Harvey Manfrangensonton]

10:48 AM on 07/02/2010

Dog tastes good and is good for you.

[amaboss52]

05:47 PM on 07/09/2010

Ya nothing like ripping a dogs fur off while it screams in agony. My cousin lived in China for years and thats exactly how they get their furs and their meals.

[PigsOnSoma]

11:54 AM on 07/01/2010

Vanity first.

[Jeremy Boulat]

11:13 PM on 06/30/2010

Talk about a waste of money... seeing as the average farmer's salary is nowhere near 300 dollars, per year!

[Red Crow]

07:18 PM on 06/30/2010

Where's Mao when you need him?

[eShirl]

10:47 PM on 07/02/2010

ouch... lol

[arneader]

03:54 PM on 06/30/2010

Those dogs look cute as a button!

[SouthJerseySteve]

05:58 PM on 06/30/2010

... and tasty on their Chinese plates!

[Bruckley]

03:51 PM on 06/30/2010

Dip-a-Pet!

[knosiswar]

02:07 PM on 06/30/2010

The Chinese didn't start this.