43 Best Dog Costumes for Your Playful Pup to Rock This Halloween
Now all you have to do is find the perfect matching outfit to really steal the show.
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It might be a challenge to even think about finding a great Halloween costume for your dog when you yourself haven't found the perfect look (FYI: We can help with that). But as you probably know, picking out the best dog costume for Halloween is actually so much fun, especially since there are so many easy DIY options and store-bought picks to have everyone oohing and aahing over them come October 31st. Not to mention, there are so many great matching dog and owner looks that are honestly, too good to pass up.
If you really want your pup to be the star of the Halloween parade, you can't go wrong with a funny dog costume that's equal parts cute and comedic. Just take a look at the fun and cute options below — there's something for every pup regardless if they are small, medium or large.
When shopping, make sure to always measure your dog before purchasing to ensure that the costume will be a comfortable fit. Measure around the neck (snug like a collar), around the chest (at the widest part) and down the body (from the base of the neck to the base of the tail). Even if there are breed examples provided on the sizing charts, it’s always best to measure your pup. Most importantly: If your dog is in any way distressed when you put the costume on, skip it. If they cannot easily breathe, walk or go to the bathroom, take it off immediately. Avoid clothing with dangling objects that can be swallowed, do not dye your pet's fur and never leave your pet unattended in a costume.
If you thought your pup couldn't look any cuter, think again. Just the front paws go inside the costume, which mean they can easily go to the bathroom. It also comes in two pieces, so they can just wear the head part if you want.
S'mores Dog Costume
Put your crafting skills to good use this Halloween by creating this adorable s'mores look. Grab a dog shirt and some cardboard, and you're halfway there.
One im-peck-able costume, if we do say so ourselves. This version keeps your dog's legs and feet completely free as it's really just more like a hoodie.
They might not be able to enjoy any actual treats, but getting to spend the night in this plush cookie monster costume is the next best thing.
Bat Dog Costume
If you want to dress your pup up without going overboard, this DIY bag wing idea is perfect. You can even make the pattern on the wins match your dog's fur.
Every Lilo needs her Stitch. This plush onesie is easy to put on and will keep your dog comfy all Halloween night.
'Hocus Pocus' Winifred Sanderson Dog Costume
This version of Winifred from the fan-favorite Halloween movie Hocus Pocus isn't after children — only trick-or-treaters she can give some kisses to!
Butter Dog Costume
Some paint and cardboard really go a long way! You can make this a great family costume if you have a baby or kid to dress up as a lobster.
Jurassic Park would definitely become our favorite movie if all the dinosaurs in it looked this adorable.
Cupcake Dog Costume
You know your dog is the sweetest, now everyone in town will, too. You can have a lot of fun with different colored sprinkles here.
If you have more than two dogs, get the matching Thing 2 costume to complete the full Dr. Seuss-themed look. Perhaps you can even DIY a Thing 3 costume for yourself!
Even the dogs want to get in on the Barbie movie craze. This hat and bandana set makes it easy for your pup to channel her inner Barbie.
"Yer a wizard Harry" — and the sweetest one at that in this costume. Not feeling the house of Gryffindor? Don't worry. There's Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin uniform costumes as well!
Halloween might be the season for ghosts and goblins, but they're no match for your dog with this Ghostbusters costume.
Hamburger Dog Costume
It might look complicated, but this fun costume is actually no-sew, meaning you can put it together even if you don't have a crafty bone.
Get an additional Waldo costume for yourself so you can twin with your dog and be the cutest duo at the Halloween party.
UPS Delivery Man Dog Costume
Whether your dog actually loves or hates the person behind those daily Amazon deliveries, there's no denying the genius of this costume. Now if you could just convince your mail person to take a picture together...
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Watch out on Halloween night because Michael Myers will be out on the loose. Nothing will get in his way as he goes door to door searching for treats.
To you, it's the backyard. To him, it's the wide open plains of the Wild Wild West.
Give your furry friend Monarch Butterfly wings so they can float around with you on Halloween night for all the festivities.
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