# People-Pet Contrasts Peculiar Pooch and People Look Alikes Side-by-Side By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-owners-looking-like-their-best-friends References: [whybenormal.today](http://whybenormal.today.com/2009/03/09/do-people-really-start-to-look-like-their-pets-you-decide) It seems there’s an endless fantasy for a number of [dog owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-ownership) to look like their “best friend.” Every once in a while, for those who can’t, they’ll get their little darlings to pose alongside them to vicariously produce the desired image. What’s amazing is the amount of time and effort put in to create these [canine/human masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom). Isn’t it funny how much people like to look great, and then how some work so hard to [look like their dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence)? We sure live in a unique world of contrasts and contradictions. That’s what makes trends so fun to follow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **People-pet Look Alikes:** Exploring the trend of dog owners who strive to look like their furry companions, presenting a disruptive opportunity for pet grooming and styling businesses. - **Creating Canine/human Masterpieces:** The trend of pet owners going to great lengths to produce visually appealing images of their pet and themselves opens doors for photography studios and personalized pet portrait services. - **Contrasts and Contradictions:** The fascination with contrasting themes such as people-pet look-alikes creates opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and thought-provoking artwork or fashion collections. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Grooming and Styling:** The pet grooming and styling industry has the potential to tap into the growing demand of dog owners who strive to look like their pets. - **Photography Studios:** Photography studios can take advantage of the trend by offering specialized sessions to capture visually stunning images of pets and their owners. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industries can explore the trend of contrasts and contradictions to create unique artwork and fashion collections that resonate with consumers looking for unconventional aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-balance-pet-food.md) - [In-Hotel Human Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md) - [Heart-Warming Pet Owner Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-love-like-crazy.md) - [Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dogs.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Pet-Sized Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-crocs.md) - [Artful Pet Bowl-Matching Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi.md)