# Gruesomely Groomed Pooches Xerxes the Zombie Poodle Has a Halloween Costume Coiff (UPDATE) By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cindy-the-zombie-poodle References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/yasrsly/the-zombie-poodle-wins-all-1zl1) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NAPCG) With apocalyptic predictions and multiple movie plot lines telling the world that the living dead will soon be running around, Xerxes the Zombie Poodle will make you believe that if the roaming resurrected all look as precious as this pooch, it can't be that bad. Xerxes' owner Amy Brown has [groomed the fluffy pup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-gang-cosmetics) to sport a bone-baring look that is the most creatively cut costume the dog has ever rocked. It's easy to question the treatment of the animal when viewing these [tricked-out trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groopet-grooming-kit), but the owner insists Xerxes flaunts his grooming for pictures and competitions and is then shaved within a few hours back to a classic poodle presentation. Xerxes the Zombie Poodle takes the win for most adorably undead creation this Halloween season. More information on Amy Brown's grooming services can be found [here](http://www.abgroomingservices.com/default.html). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombie Pet Grooming:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create a specialized pet grooming service for pet owners who want to give their pets a unique, themed look for holidays and special occasions. - **Pet Costume Design:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create pet costumes and accessories that are specially designed to be visually impressive and comfortable for pets. - **Pet Social Media Influencers:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to collaborate with pet owners and groomers to create a new breed of social media influencers that showcase uniquely presented animals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Grooming Services:** The pet grooming industry can benefit from offering special themed grooming services as a way to differentiate from competitors and increase revenue opportunities. - **Pet Retail:** The pet retail industry can benefit from offering a variety of costumes and accessories that cater to pet owners who want to dress their pets up for holidays and festivals. - **Pet Social Media Marketing:** The marketing industry can benefit from working with pets and their owners to offer creative and unique advertising opportunities that cater to pet owners and animal lovers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Recipe-Inspired Dog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-mummy-dog-costume.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Wine-Themed Pet Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franzia-wines-x-bark.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-thrills-chills.md)