I love ridiculous looking goods, so this creative poodle grooming gallery from the Groom and Kennel Expo in Pasadena has really made me smile. I have no idea what inspires people to do this, but I do know the skeleton poodle is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
Other new designs included the Hannah Montana-styled poodle - does life get any better?
Implications - Pets are greeted by many people with the same kind of love and affection that children often get. An emerging market of pet-related products has shown to do increasingly well amongst a society who embraces pets as members of the family for consumers who are too busy to maintain such intimate relationships with other human beings.
Skeleton Groomed Dogs
Poodles With X-Ray Patterns Sheered Into Their Fur
Trend Themes
1. Creative Poodle Grooming - Opportunity for innovative pet grooming services that offer unique and artistic designs for dogs.
2. Pet-related Products - Potential for disruptive innovation in the pet industry with innovative and specialized products for pet owners.
3. Embracing Pets as Family - Opportunity to develop products and services that cater to the growing trend of treating pets as members of the family.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Grooming Services - Potential for pet grooming businesses to differentiate and attract customers with creative and artistic grooming designs.
2. Pet Product Manufacturing - Opportunity for pet product manufacturers to develop and market unique and specialized products for pet owners.
3. Pet Services and Care - Opportunity for pet service providers to offer specialized services that cater to pet owners who treat their pets as family members.