It seems so easy, right?
Well, not only do most of us need a person with training to make our hair look its best, so do our pets. In fact, maybe some of us shouldn’t even get a say in their grooming considering the way some people “style” their furry friends.
These 35 animals clearly got a haircut or style from someone looking through human hair “inspo” pictures – and sometimes it’s downright creepy to see pets resemble people!
1. Dog bowl cut
We’re not sure if this only lasted as long as it took to snap the photo or if this poor dog is walking around with his fur combed forward, but we pity him either way.
That’s not even a cut that humans can pull off.
Seriously, how much does this dog look like the lead singer of The Charlatans? pic.twitter.com/b5XyytGh2d
— Man vs Baby (@mattcoyney) July 26, 2018
2. Further proof
What are people thinking when they get out their scissors?
(Maybe the same thing we do when we make the terrible decision to give ourselves bangs.)
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3. The Karen
It doesn’t even look like it has ears anymore.
But it’s not like Karen listens to anything people tell her anyway, right? She thinks she knows it all.
4. Bad dog
We’re not always fans of hair color on dogs, but this little dude seems ok with his new mohawk.
At least he’s not trying to paw at it.
5. From fuzzy to fresh
Is this an ode to Kid ‘N Play or did someone get their gardener to give their dog a haircut?
Either way, we’re impressed that this pup is still smiling.
6. Lavish locks
As long as no one is damaging their dog’s fur with styling tools, we suppose it’s all in good fun.
And she does look pretty cute.
7. Pooped pup
We’re impressed at the sheer amount of hair on this dog’s head. It’s enough for bangs AND a ponytail!
8. Spa day
We definitely prefer the au natural look on the left, but he or she seems to be pretty pleased now that all that hair is gone.
9. Side pony pup
And yet, this cutie seems content to pose for a photo with her glam side ponytail.
10. Cheerleader style
But we can’t mock a dog that’s clearly enjoying all the “you’re so pretty” praise that her new hairstyle is clearly bringing her.
She looks like she’s smiling!
11. Barking braids
The dog doesn’t look particularly thrilled either, but it may just be hanging its head so we can see it’s hairstyle more clearly.
Would you ever consider braiding your dog’s hair?
12. Weekend look
Sometimes you can’t be bothered to do anything but pull your hair up into a high ponytail, put on your comfy clothes, and chill on the couch.
If they made yoga pants in her size we might not even be able to distinguish her from some humans.
13. Updo II
We’re pretty sure we’ve worn this exact style on our day off before.
14. Swoop
Then we realized that it’s actually the cat’s tail.
It’s a cute look – but even better as a temporary one.
15. Comical canine
It is iconic though.
We just hope this dog doesn’t mind only being able to see out of one eye.
my dog got a haircut yesterday, someone please tell me why he now looks like an emo/goth teenager who tells his mom “it’s not just a phase” pic.twitter.com/bnwkP1JAAy
— ★ mikah ★ (@mikah_sloan) January 18, 2017
16. Bouffant baby
But could this really be comfortable for a dog’s ears ?
“@jiminpark07: 파마햇멍뭉 pic.twitter.com/UNMH8d74Wx“
— han su min(한수민) (@hansumin1212) May 15, 2013
17. Bad bangs
It looks pretty clear that he’s not going to let his owner come near him with scissors again any time soon.
Trevor wasn’t happy with his new coiffure either. pic.twitter.com/4TvMSaxIxg
— Dotty Teapot (@DottyTeapot1) May 1, 2020
18. Puppy primping
We can’t deny that she’s pretty cute though, even if the accessories are unnecessary.
19. Good Gosselin!
We see it.
We’re just glad the dog can’t see it with both eyes.
*Caption this* pic.twitter.com/Sd5BznZfJa
— Uncle Jayce (@JayceBaron) March 30, 2019
20. Brony tail
We’re not sure if this is a show guinea pig or simply a pet, but we wonder where all that hair goes without the rubber band. Can it even see?
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21. Quarantine beard
How much food do you think gets stuck in there?
Or does it keep his chin nice and warm?
22. Canine combover
Can we end this hairstyle for dogs AND humans, please?
23. Pigtailed pooch
Of course, this tiny pup would be precious no matter what.
24. Mid-groom?
Or did someone really walk out with their dog looking like this?
25. Hippie hound
This is one seriously stylish dog.
Have we seen her in an Anthropologie catalog before?
26. The hair up there
Vivian the parti poodle gets lots of unique hairstyles. You can check them all out on her Instagram page.
27. Sun-worshipper
This dog looks like it just rolled out its yoga mat on the beach and is taking in some vitamin D before its first sun salutation.
Then again, who doesn’t like to enjoy the sun and breeze on the beach?
28. Sassy scrunchie
People really like dog ponytails, don’t they?
It couldn’t be too uncomfortable since this one doesn’t seem to mind.
And he or she seems to be showing off their recycled 90s style thanks to scrunchies being back “in.”
29. Quit it with the Karen hair already
This looks like one high-maintenance puppy – or do you think that’s just a reflection on the owner?
Ke hermoso pic.twitter.com/x3aH2O95lR
— barbaritayanina (@BarbaritaYani) January 26, 2015
30. Mutt mullet
The underbite really sells the whole look.
31. She woke up like this
But Gina the Maltese Bichon has her hair groomed meticulously every day. And she has a whole Instagram page to prove it.
32. Ricci that Rasta dog
Of course, he needs an updo more often than not when he hasn’t had a good shave.
33. Bunny bangs
But long-haired rabbits are also the “victims” of their owners’ hairstyling skills.
We just wonder how long this bunny’s bangs stayed put.
34. Pure elegance
And she’s pulling it off pretty successfully too!
She looks like she knows just how pretty she is.
35. Curlycue canine
How do you feel about her Shirley Temple ‘do?
What do you think about pet hairdos?
Of course, they’re more for the humans than the dogs, but some of them are awfully cute and seem pretty harmless.
Would your dog tolerate a ponytail?
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