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Painted Poodles
One Poodle trend is "painting Poodles", although when done correctly (and done with the dog's safety priority #1), paint is not used. Painted Poodles are actually dyed. Let's look at a variety of different photos and then we will discuss how this is done.
Six gorgeous Standard Poodles in pretty pastels, including of course, the pink Poodle, one of the most popular colors
Quite a lot of work went into the vibrant color patches on this black Standard Poodle dog.
Seemingly inspired by the 4th of July, the "red" took as more of a medium pinkish color on this Toy.
Feminine colors on a female Miniature, notice the painted nails as well.
This is extremely unique Poodle "painting", notice the pink rosettes. The raised bands around the chest are also very unique
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Finishing touches are being done to this Poodle with her pastel topknot and light pink coat. (Unfortunately, this Poodle has tear stains, which should be taken care of!)
Facts About Painting a Poodle
This is a recent trend, seen in some countries more than others. Painting a dog is seen more often in the United States and Canada and Britain; however owners all over the world do this. When a dog is "painted", it is important to note that the dog is not actually painted. Doing so would be extremely dangerous to the dog. When done correctly, the coat on the dog is dyed with non-toxic substances. We do not advocate "painting" your Poodle. Why? Read on....
Is Painting a Dog Safe?
Human hair dye must never be used. If so, this could cause serious reactions to the dog. When a Poodle is painted (technically dyed), it is vegetable coloring, KoolAid or a combination of both that are usually used.
Most owners who do choose to dye their Poodle opt to have a professional dog groomer do this. This is because even with the non-toxic ingredients of vegetable coloring or Kool-Aid, it is very important to not allow any substance to get into the dog's eyes. When done professionally and carefully, even the fur around the eyes can be dyed.
Why This May Not Be a Good Idea
Dogs who have shown past health issues with their skin and/or fur should not be dyed, as any substance would increase the odds of some type of reaction. Any dog with any open sores, dry skin issues, fur loss issues or any other health concern of the dog's skin or fur both past or present should never have this done.
A Good Idea?
When polled, there are the same amount of dog owners for this as against it. Although, out of those roughly 50% of dog owners who are not outwardly against the idea, only a small fraction of them actually have this done to their dog or are planning to.
Those who argue against painting a dog do so because:
* It is an unproven, yet popular theory that when a dog is dyed, they can become self conscious. While there is no method of knowing if a dog is aware that their coat is a new color (especially in cases of painting the fur a very muted pastel color) or if the dog is aware, if this bothers him or her...however some dog owners who have painted their dogs report that they found their dog to act shy and show odd behavior in public. For dogs who are already shy, one must think about this element.
* Not enough studies have been done. There are no long term studies to show the effects of vegetable coloring or Kool-Aid on a dog's coat. Although these substances would not cause any problems if ingested by a dog (other than the fact that they should obviously not be part of a healthy dog food diet)...there are no clinical studies to show if this, over time, would have health effects to the dog.
Pink Poodles
For lots of photos and detailed information on pink Poodles, click here.
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This is a recent trend, seen in some countries more than others. Painting a dog is seen more often in the United States and Canada and Britain; however owners all over the world do this. When a dog is "painted", it is important to note that the dog is not actually painted. Doing so would be extremely dangerous to the dog. When done correctly, the coat on the dog is dyed with non-toxic substances. We do not advocate "painting" your Poodle. Why? Read on....
Is Painting a Dog Safe?
Human hair dye must never be used. If so, this could cause serious reactions to the dog. When a Poodle is painted (technically dyed), it is vegetable coloring, KoolAid or a combination of both that are usually used.
Most owners who do choose to dye their Poodle opt to have a professional dog groomer do this. This is because even with the non-toxic ingredients of vegetable coloring or Kool-Aid, it is very important to not allow any substance to get into the dog's eyes. When done professionally and carefully, even the fur around the eyes can be dyed.
Why This May Not Be a Good Idea
Dogs who have shown past health issues with their skin and/or fur should not be dyed, as any substance would increase the odds of some type of reaction. Any dog with any open sores, dry skin issues, fur loss issues or any other health concern of the dog's skin or fur both past or present should never have this done.
A Good Idea?
When polled, there are the same amount of dog owners for this as against it. Although, out of those roughly 50% of dog owners who are not outwardly against the idea, only a small fraction of them actually have this done to their dog or are planning to.
Those who argue against painting a dog do so because:
* It is an unproven, yet popular theory that when a dog is dyed, they can become self conscious. While there is no method of knowing if a dog is aware that their coat is a new color (especially in cases of painting the fur a very muted pastel color) or if the dog is aware, if this bothers him or her...however some dog owners who have painted their dogs report that they found their dog to act shy and show odd behavior in public. For dogs who are already shy, one must think about this element.
* Not enough studies have been done. There are no long term studies to show the effects of vegetable coloring or Kool-Aid on a dog's coat. Although these substances would not cause any problems if ingested by a dog (other than the fact that they should obviously not be part of a healthy dog food diet)...there are no clinical studies to show if this, over time, would have health effects to the dog.
Pink Poodles
For lots of photos and detailed information on pink Poodles, click here.
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