Dog Fashionistas

At the FCI Japan International Dog Show, a contestant entering her dog for a canine beauty pageant. Poor poodle. Not only does it have a hideous haircut, it's now the laughingstock of the canine world. It is however, a bag of laughs looking like a pumpkin and a ghost at the same time. Perfect for Halloween. 

I've always wondered why they have to cut poodles in this fashion. They used to do that in the 80s and I hated poodles. Nowadays they've stopped making them look like a series of different-sized balls stuck together and I've since come to adore them.

Here's another victim of someone's rainbow-connection whim. Ever wonder if the pooch feels cold at those areas where he has no hair? It would be interesting in winter.

This dog is dyed to achieve the "pooch in boots" effect. Rather cute I must admit. Although I never recommend dye-ing your pet in any colour. It may trigger off skin allergies that will have life-long consequences.

Apparently, dog fashion is a big thing in New Jersey, USA too. This dog was attending the Woofin' Paws Pet Fashion Show at the Carey Stadium. Looking like a lobster will never start any fashion trend, human or canine.

Here's winner of the Best Face Licker, a 5 month old Great Dane. He wears a bizarre hat decorated with what looks like psychedelic multi-coloured fungi. Couldn't be prettier...not.