Dog wigs are animal "style"

Posted Aug 16th 2007 at 11:01AM by Lauren Messiah (Subscribe to Lauren Messiah's posts)

I was actually late coming into the office yesterday because of the Today Show, which always entertains me in the morning. I don't actually watch the Today Show for news because very rarely will I find actual "news" there (I prefer watching CNN for the news). What I did find in place of news today was a very old woman discussing her dog wig company.

Yes, you read that correctly -- wigs for dogs!

Why a dog would need a wig is beyond me. Dogs are covered in fur! Dog clothing is one thing because that can be pretty cute, but wigs?! It was pretty amazing watching the segment because Al and the gang could hardly contain their laughter. There were dogs with comb-overs, blue wigs, braids ... you name it.

I wish I could give you a more informed post, but I was laughing way too hard to actually hear the interview. I think the photos speak for themselves. I managed to find a gallery online today, please be sure to check it out.

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Tags: animals, dog, dog wigs, DogWigs, pets, today show, TodayShow

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

kim 8-17-2007 @ 8:31PM

I feel this may be cruelty to animals. I love my dogs, but I KNOW they would not appreciate a hot wig on their head. Crazy!!

anna 8-17-2007 @ 8:58PM

He isn't happy with his wigs... her mommy should know it. Poor puppy...

DoMeAttitude 8-17-2007 @ 9:00PM

At first I thought this was just a joke; but sadly it is not and I should've known better! People are crazy and will forever find a way to feed their neurosis!

billie mae 8-17-2007 @ 9:04PM

How incredibly STUPID is this!!

Carroll 8-17-2007 @ 9:08PM

I can just see my Australian Cattle Dog pulling this wig off of herself, throwing it into the air and then herding it before ripping it to shreds.....this is too bizarre.....

kaseycosa 8-17-2007 @ 9:10PM

My favorite dog online store even has sunglasses and jeans for dogs!!! www.barksandbritches.com

chris E 8-17-2007 @ 9:13PM

and people say its whats on the inside that counts... yeah right... these pet owners are so shallow and concerned with appearance it makes me vomit in my mouth.... what's next makeup and facials.. get a REAL life

gwen 8-17-2007 @ 9:13PM

Hair Club For Dogs:
Looks natural whether you're biting, scratching, or just plain licking yourself!

princess poon 8-17-2007 @ 9:29PM

Whats wrong with dog wigs? Sometimes my sweetypie doesnt have time to do up a whole "do" so we throw a wig on her and she's good to go. She's the queen of the dog park with her brown velvet curls, and it didnt take her an hour at the beauty parlor to look that way!

..of COURSE I;m kidding. This idea blows chunks.

Geegee Davis 8-17-2007 @ 9:54PM

It is just for fun and laughs, Chris E !! Come on... No body is gonna do any thing cruel to my baby.

gsaintl 8-17-2007 @ 10:13PM

This ranks only marginally below Michael Vick's dog abuse charges!!

C. Love 8-17-2007 @ 10:13PM

Oh geeeeezzzz..........Not gonna happen around this house !!! LOL !!!
Angel is shaved year round.....so she has plenty of clothes to keep her
warm.....she has bows and necklaces (I make) cause "all girls gotta
have their jewelry".....beds everywhere.....more blankets than me and
her own little 'travel trunk'.......but WIGS are not gonna be a happenin'
thing !!! She is at www.dogster.com/dogs/335764

Janet 8-17-2007 @ 10:14PM

My dog is so beautiful he doesn't need a wig!!

Gloria Balogh 8-17-2007 @ 10:42PM

THAT'S HOT.

carolyn 8-17-2007 @ 10:42PM

I agree with Jay Leno about people dressing up their dogs...How stupid!!!!!!!!!

Cheryl 8-17-2007 @ 11:22PM

The lady is totally NUTS. It's not funny - it's not cute. It's stupid.

Madonna 8-17-2007 @ 11:22PM

I have two cocker spanials and I love to dress them up they are so cute,But the wig thing well I just let my Brandi grow her own it looks more real.

Justinnwline 8-17-2007 @ 11:39PM

Why do people need to put wigs on dogs? Dogs are cute as is.

nolady123 8-17-2007 @ 11:39PM

Please tell me this isn't so. Funny yes but I wouldn't be caught dead with dog in bows and/or clothing, let alone a wig. It's not dignified for either the owner or the dog. It's just wrong in so many ways.