Clown Dogs in China?

(Image © REUTERS/China Daily China Daily Information Corp – CDIC)

The current pet boom in China has prompted dog owners to flock to beauticians to pamper their pets with everything from basic shampooing and hair-trimming to nail care and hair dye. Here a bichon frise and a poodle both coloured with various dyes are pictured walking with their owner in Wuhan, Hubei province. Crazy, I know but at least they have stopped eating their 'pets'. Unless each colour is a different 'flavour', like M&Ms. For now, we would all be happy if they just learn to treat everything with dignity and respect. Of course, the colouring could act as a natural defense for the dogs. It is not uncommon for small animals and insects to be brightly patterned to warn predators away. Maybe this picture is saying, 'These dogs taste bad! Put down your wok and chopsticks. Your Soy sauce and MSG will have no effect on them.' I know what you're thinking, and I know what you're not thinking. You're not thinking, 'These dogs should not be pampered and should be left uncoloured' No! You're thinking 'This is dreadful! These dogs look terrible! They should be more in Pastel shades, subtle tones and shading to better reflect their auras'. Well, thankfully there's room for all levels of crazy in the world. What's this? Another crazy painted dog from China? No! It's Bjork!