HOW The Grinch Stole Christmas is a timeless Yuletide ... His trusted sidekick Max was played by six different dogs. Humane Hollywood said they were mixed breed shelter rescues.

People were saying, oh well he looks sad and well several people accuse Spielman and Rizzo's groomer of animal abuse, but both say the dog is quite happy despite the stigma of being *** grinch ...

Don't dye dogs that get stressed at groomer Another dog is pictured with the grinch fur design after getting dyed by groomer Hailey Degner who works at Muddy Paws in Freeport, Illinois.