# Skeleton Groomed Dogs Poodles With X-Ray Patterns Sheered Into Their Fur By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-groomed-dogs-grooming-madness-groom-and-kennel-expo-in-pasadena References: [laweekly](http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/view/243564/1) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Poodle Grooming:** Opportunity for innovative pet grooming services that offer unique and artistic designs for dogs. - **Pet-related Products:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the pet industry with innovative and specialized products for pet owners. - **Embracing Pets as Family:** Opportunity to develop products and services that cater to the growing trend of treating pets as members of the family. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Grooming Services:** Potential for pet grooming businesses to differentiate and attract customers with creative and artistic grooming designs. - **Pet Product Manufacturing:** Opportunity for pet product manufacturers to develop and market unique and specialized products for pet owners. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pooch-Pampering Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniffle-likkit-inn-the-dog-house.md) - [Doll-Themed Dog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pooch-x-barbie.md) - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [Holographic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-pet-accessories.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [Clean Dog Grooming Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grooming-products-for-dogs.md)