The dog that's just dyeing to be a tiger: How Chinese owners turn their pets into exotic wildlife in new craze

Growlithe, I choose you! Joking aside, I think its fine as long it doesn't stress or discomfort the dogs. A lot of well-meaning people make the mistake of projecting human needs onto non-human animals. It may seem undignified to you, but dogs don't care about dignity. They just want to be happy, comfortable, and given plenty of food and play time.

- Pokemon trainer , Kanto, 11/6/2010 03:34

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The Chinese have confined their tigers to farms so their organs can be harvested for Chinese medicine and tiger steaks, similar to the bear bile farms where bile is sucked out of a live bear via a tube for most of its lire, again for Chinese "medicine." So these dogs are a wonderful substitute for those tigers.

- Jes , Hong Kong, 11/6/2010 02:24

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The Chinese have confined their tigers to farms so their organs can be harvested for Chinese medicine and tiger steaks, similar to the bear bile farms where bile is sucked out of a live bear via a tube for most of its lire, again for Chinese "medicine." So these dogs are a wonderful substitute.

- Jes , Hong Kong, 11/6/2010 02:21

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Some people are so ignorant! Fact is that neutering your pet IS humane. It prolongs the life of your pet and makes them much happier since most of the time it elimates the desire to "mate" with anything it can get it's paws on! This dying is cruel. I am a dog groomer and lover. Believe me, most dogs don't like having baths, nails cut or even being brushes! Do you really think they would enjoy sitting through hours of having their hair dyed?

- Cat , Florida, 11/6/2010 02:03

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What utter rubbish! Im a dog groomer and trust me when I tell you dogs are sedated for surgical procedures and not for the grooming salon!

- Chrisse , Brighton Uk, 10/6/2010 21:31

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What is the big deal, animal lovers make me sick sometimes. You think neutering animal is better than this? Ah you just have your poppy neuter but YOU LOVE HIM SO MUCH! Sigh.

- Abraham , San Francisco, CA, 10/6/2010 21:12

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Footnote: In order to perform these acts of lunacy these pets are totally sedated. I'll wager that the "tiger" was knocked out for a good long while. As pet owners we all know any sedation is risky...these animals are clearly not being treated with the respect they deserve no matter how unusual or lovely this may seem. Talk about only being interested in grabbing attention...bad Karma at the least...

- suz , mtn. view, california, 10/6/2010 16:43

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Important footnote: These dogs are knocked out, put into a deep "sleep" for their new looks. The fellow who resembles a tiger was probably "out" for a good length of time. Any one who is a pet owner knows that sedation is hard on our pets...so, it's possible that there is little to no genuine appreciation for these animals as living, sentient creatures...wow

- suz, , mtn. view, california, 10/6/2010 16:38

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This is far from what people do here in the states. I'm a dog trainer and its an everyday occurrence to see a dog dress like a baby, painted nails, or in a hand bag. They have just created another grooming option! The dye doesn't harm the dog nor do they mind it, just like when we take our dogs to a groomers to get bathed and trimmed! Some dogs don't necessarily like it but its not animal abuse! I personally think its really cute and creative! If I had the resources I would probably get one! The hair will grow out anyways, it's not like they are changing the genetic make-up of the dog to appear like a wild animal, calm down and embrace the different view on pet grooming :D

- Jessikuh , Leesburg, VA USA, 10/6/2010 07:18

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There's nothing "sickening" about these dogs. They probably enjoy all of the attention. When given the chance, my Golden Retriever would cover himself with mud from head to toe and love it. Neither breed shown here evolved to look the way they do naturally (without the paint, of course); They were crafted by humans from other dog types. In the case of the Golden Retriever, this occurred less than 200 years ago, A little temporary paint job is not going to upset the dog!

- Richard , Littleton, Ma, 10/6/2010 04:48

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