Skeleton Groomed Dogs

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Poodles With X-Ray Patterns Sheered Into Their Fur

— May 8, 2009 — Lifestyle
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.

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.
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