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.

dog in a bag on a motorbikeYesterday, 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.

dog in a backpackMeanwhile, 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.

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4 Comments on “Dog in a bag…on a bike

  1. 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 !

  2. 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??

  3. 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.

  4. 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!