# Furry Fantasy Photography The Pugs of Westeros is Game of Thrones Recreated with Costumed Dogs By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-recreated References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/dogs-of-thrones) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/2EoQCtPR2-I) Pugs of Westeros is Game of Thrones recreated with small dogs in costume. A couple with a lot of time on their hands -- it took two weeks to make the iron throne alone -- dressed up their pugs as Game of Thrones characters and even included appropriate props in their photography. The canine trio composed of Blue, Bono and Roxy take on Game of Thrones recreated personifications. They pose as doggy versions of characters including Daenerys Targaryen, King Joffrey, Jon Snow and other men of the Night's Watch. Pet owners Sue and Phillip Lauer have been [dressing up their pugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-mummy-dog-costume) as other [cinematic characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2) since they were puppies. Typically they only shoot stills, but managed to make a video after being contacted by blinkbox. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Cosplay:** Opportunity for pet owners to dress up their pets as characters from popular movies and TV shows, creating a new market for pet costumes and accessories. - **Pop Culture Pet Photography:** The trend of photographing pets in elaborate costumes and settings inspired by popular culture, providing a niche market for creative pet photographers and prop makers. - **Social Media Pet Influencers:** The rise of pets with large social media followings, creating opportunities for brand endorsements and collaborations with pet-related businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Costume and Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and creative costumes and accessories specifically designed for pets, tapping into the growing pet cosplay trend. - **Pet Photography and Videography Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized pet photography and videography services focused on creating pop culture-inspired photoshoots and videos for pet owners. - **Social Media Marketing and Pet Influencer Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and services that connect pet influencers with brands for collaborations and endorsement deals, capitalizing on their large online followings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Thematic Dragon-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-inspired-timepieces.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Textural Spellbinding Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barkbox-collection.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md)