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Bored dog owners show the fruits of their labours by carving watermelon ­helmets for their mutts

BORED dog owners show the fruits of their labours by carving watermelon ­helmets for their mutts.

Some of the wacky lids sported Batman-style ears, others even had eye holes cut out for the dogs to see through. 

Is this the hound of a basket-case dog owner?
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Is this the hound of a basket-case dog owner?Credit: Splitpics UK

We’re not sure we are seeing the seeds of a new fashion trend.

And some of the hounds look happier than others about their new look.

The golden retriever sporting a simple bowl cut style looked almost relaxed - although the same couldn’t be said for the grumpy looking pug forced into a snap.

They probably reckon their owners are out of their rinds . . 

This pet pooch would rather be eating his watermelon helmet
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This pet pooch would rather be eating his watermelon helmet Credit: Splitpics UK
Dog to teddy bear with a simple change of head gear ...that was the plan
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Dog to teddy bear with a simple change of head gear ...that was the planCredit: Splitpics UK
Mutt in watermelon headgear wants to ask its owner: 'Are you a fruitcake?'
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Mutt in watermelon headgear wants to ask its owner: 'Are you a fruitcake?'Credit: Splitpics UK
This pug isn't best pleased with its new fruit bob
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This pug isn't best pleased with its new fruit bob Credit: Splitpics UK
This dog clearly thinks his human has too much time on their hands
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This dog clearly thinks his human has too much time on their handsCredit: Splitpics UK
A kooky creation makes for a very happy pet pooch
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A kooky creation makes for a very happy pet poochCredit: Splitpics UK
This watermelon helmet looks more cute than fierce
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This watermelon helmet looks more cute than fierceCredit: Splitpics UK
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