Dog in a bag…on a bike
Okay, we’re all familiar with the dog in a bag fashion statement, but that’s for the likes of Paris Hilton, right? Wrong. If your image of a dog in a bag is one of a white fluffy thing in a bling bag on an equally bling shoulder, think again.
Yesterday, a friend in my car snapped this photo of a dog in a bag. Yes, that fluffy blur is actually a black poodle, but we couldn’t catch up to the tough guy on the chopper-style motorbike because he was whizzing around so fast. So, here’s the blur instead, and you’ll just have to trust me on this one. Not only is that a dog in his bag, but it’s a bit of a pink bag for a dude in black on a slick motorbike. Could it be his girlfriend’s dog in a bag? Has he been asked to transport said dog from one location to another? And since it comes with it’s own handy carry-case, perhaps he just popped the girly bag over his shoulders and started up his engine. Who knows.
Now, my friend mentioned that she had just seen a twin-dog bag in Leipzig on a goth who was on his way to a goth festival happening there last weekend. He was all decked out in a ‘romantic’ goth outfit, which apparently consisted of black, plus white ruffles—kind of lucky considering both dogs were white. They matched his outfit. Dog-in-a-bag fashion continues! Apparently, they were well behaved. I’m guessing they know that their owner is a goth and are so scared he might dye their hair black too that they’re as good as gold when he’s around.
Meanwhile, summertime in the Alps signals the start of dog-in-a-bag season. A few years ago at the Fete du Reblochon in La Clusaz, I saw this (sunburnt) lady checking the dog in a backpack on her partner’s back. Did they perhaps start the non-bling dog-in-a-backpack alternative to the bling dog-in-a-bag fashion? Again, who knows. What I do know is that the dog on the motorbike seemed pretty relaxed about the whole thing. His mate in La Clusaz, on the other hand, seemed a bit embarrassed. Black motorbike dog is cool.
Could the guy of been a girl? I just said to my husband at the weekend if Winston (our mad spaniel) had been smaller he could of come out on the bike with us ! We passed a trike at the weekend they had the kid and dog on it complete with goggles !
Hey I’ve just found out a way to take a dog on a cycle touring holiday in it’s very own doggy trailer. I can’t wait to get a trailer so I can do it too. Loved this post 🙂 Where do you see this stuff??
Hilarious entry! Seriously, goth dog-style? This begs the question, did the doggie have a studded collar? Were his toenails painted black? Maybe I’d understand if I didn’t have children. They absorb all of the caretaker in me and leave nothing for our furry friends.
Dawn, those goggles for dogs are called doggles – my friend has some for her dog shen she’s in the car! It was definitely a guy because he overtook me just before that, giving me a moment to check him out.
Ruby, that was down in Annecy last week, when a friend and I were lost somewhere near the airport. We decided to follow dog-man instead of finding our way out!
Heather, the mind boggles, doesn’t it! Poor dogs!