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Punning Pooch Fusions

Lucie Sheridan Creates Her Own Dogs in This Colorful Canine Series

— January 16, 2012 — Lifestyle
Not only do you get wonderfully colorful pictures of canines when you look at these Lucie Sheridan illustrations, but you’re also given a quirky pooch pun. So unless you were born with the inability to experience humor, enjoy these fun fused-dog creations by the talented UK-based illustrator and screen printer.

Each of these wacky Lucie Sheridan renderings features two species of dogs which have been joined at the torso and christened with a new name. For example, the Labrador and the poodle, when conjoined, form the Labradoodle. Other mix-and-mash pup creations include the Schnoodle, the Puggle, the Cockapoo and the Poogle.

Adding to the humor of each piece is the fact that Sheridan doesn’t even bother joining each dog half seamlessly, making the two halves distinct and of separate colors. It’s as though some crazy experiment went wrong.
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Canine Fusions - There is an opportunity to market and sell creative products featuring whimsical, multi-colored dog hybrids in the art and pet industries.
2. Punny Animal Mashups - Combining different animal species to create new, marketable products or services that capitalize on wordplay is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the entertainment industry.
3. Distinct Half-and-half Designs - Selling products with intentionally mismatched halves, like these canine fusions, could be a unique opportunity in the fashion or home decor industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Lucie Sheridan's illustrations could inspire other artists to create whimsical animal mashups, leading to new marketing opportunities for unique art pieces in the art industry.
2. Pet - Clever marketing campaigns featuring colorful canine hybrids could increase sales and appeal to pet owners who are interested in innovative and playful pet products.
3. Fashion - Innovative clothing or home decor products with distinct half-and-half designs, like Lucie Sheridan's dog illustrations, could appeal to consumers looking for something out of the ordinary in the fashion and home decor industries.
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