# Pets as Art Mediums Poodle Sculpting By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-poodle-chicken-creative-poodle-grooming-update References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2008/11/25/cindy-the-poodle-doesnt-look-like-a-dog/) & [pinkcoyote.net](http://www.pinkcoyote.net/fun.html) All of the pictures here feature Cindy, a [poodle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poodle-armchair) who has become famous for being her master’s canvas. Her owner has turned her into everything from a punk to a camel, and, my favourite look, a chicken. I love it when the owner makes an attempt to personally match her dog’s appearance. If you are going to do something crazy, you might as well be *really* crazy. Hats off to Sandy who is clearly very eccentric, yet embraces her quirkiness with pride. I’ve seen creative things on Trend Hunter, but I can’t recall ever seeing a [dog groomed with props](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence) like peacock feathers! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Grooming as Artistic Expression:** Opportunity for pet groomers to offer unique and creative grooming services that allow pet owners to express their individuality through their pets. - **Animal Cosplay:** Potential for the development of a niche market catering to pet owners who enjoy dressing up their pets in elaborate costumes and accessories to resemble various characters or animals. - **Extreme Pet Makeovers:** Emerging trend of transforming pets' appearances through grooming, providing opportunities for groomers to offer avant-garde styling services for adventurous pet owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Grooming:** Grooming salons and professionals can explore innovative grooming techniques and services to cater to pet owners who seek unique and artistic grooming experiences for their pets. - **Pet Fashion:** Growing market for pet clothing and accessories that cater to pet owners who enjoy dressing up their pets in creative and fashionable outfits for various occasions. - **Pet Entertainment:** Opportunity for pet entertainment companies or individuals to create interactive experiences, shows, or events featuring costumed and styled pets as a form of entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Rollable Bell-Shaped Dog Kennels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poochchair.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Hand-Decorated Dog Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woofkies.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Doll-Themed Dog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pooch-x-barbie.md)