It's the before picture in a before and after advertisement for doggie dental braces. I thought I was being clever with the above but just found out there really are such things as dog braces. From the web: Depending on the condition of the teeth and how many rounds of anesthesia are needed, dog braces could run between $1,500 and $4,000. Owners will need to bring their dog in for weekly or biweekly visits throughout the process. .
Reminded me of the homecoming pictures from my rural high school. Hey! They had great personalities. And could they hunt...
I read somewhere that homely men like to make fun of homely women. It was either in Psychology Today or Sports Illustrated - I forget which.