I Pity The Poor Poodle

I am hoping and praying they do not let these poor animals look in the mirror! Whose idea was it to shave them to resemble topiary?

standard-poodle.jpg Credit: Mary BloomThe Fox Family loves dogs. That’s why I wasn’t surprised to come down and see Helaine watching the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show on the DVR.

“Look at this,” she said. It was a standard poodle prancing through the ring.

I am hoping and praying they do not let these poor animals look in the mirror! Whose idea was it to shave them to resemble topiary? I apologize poodle lovers, but there is something inherently wrong with making a dog look like that.

I’d like to embed the video, but that’s not the way WKC rolls. I can link to it, however. Judge for yourself.

There are lots of good looking dogs in this show. I often wonder if they’re allowed to live the ‘real’ dog’s life when they’re not working? Do they ever get the chance to lay in someone’s lap and get their ears rubbed? Do they sleep in bed with their family? Is it OK to sneak them a little piece of people food?

While the show was on I realized I have a friend who resembles a bearded collie. No names.