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28 Best Dog and Owner Halloween Costumes That Will Have Everyone Howling

These matching human-and-pup outfits are too cute (and funny!) to pass up.

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It's October, which means it's time to start planning your Halloween costume if you haven't already. Whether you're on the hunt for an affordable homemade costume idea or something you can quickly buy on Amazon at the last minute, you want a funny and creative costume that's unique without being too difficult to pull off. But if you're trying to create a look that includes your pet, your significant other, your best friend or a large group of people, it can be tough to find inspiration. While this list of costume ideas can't solve all of your Halloween needs, it can help all you pup lovers out there find the best matching Halloween costumes for dogs and their owners.

Yes, that's right these homemade and store-bought costume ideas for you and your furry friend are both cute and pup-friendly. Of course, we kept dog safety in mind as well, considering the American Veterinary Medical Association advises dog Halloween costumes to not interfere with your pup's hearing, breathing, sight or mouth. With that in mind, whether you're looking for something super low-lift and cheap, something pop culture-related or something that's just plain adorable, there's a costume for you and your pup on this list.

1

Russell, Carl and the House From 'Up' DIY Costumes

woman dressed as house with balloons, man dressed as old man carl and dog dressed up as russell boy scout
Keiko Lynn

Not only is this a great trio costume, but a lot of it can be made from things you already have at home, like a kid's t-shirt. Who doesn't love a good homemade costume?

Shop Balloons

Shop Glasses

Shop Bow Ties

Shop Yellow T-Shirts

Get the tutorial at Keiko Lynn »

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2

Beanie Babies Costumes

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XOXO Bella

Talk about a blast from the past! This nostalgic costume is super easy to make but so unique, so no fear of matching with someone else.

Shop Woman's Lion Onesie

Shop Dog's Lion Mane

Get the tutorial at XOXO Bella »

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3

S'mores DIY Costumes

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Little Sloth

Graham crackers + chocolate + marshmallows = a match made in heaven. For the puppy marshmallow, a king-size pillow and some tape and velcro will do the trick.

Shop Cardboard

Get the tutorial at Little Sloth »

4

Chefs, Butter and Lobster DIY Costumes

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A Beautiful Mess

Buy a few accessories and DIY the butter part and voila! This costume is simply *chef's kiss.*

Shop Chef's Coat And Hat

Shop Lobster Dog Costume

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »

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5

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum DIY Costumes

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XOXO Bella

Instead of dressing up as Alice and the Queen of Hearts, as many dogs and owners do, opt for the funny and colorful twins Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum from the movie Alice in Wonderland.

Shop Tweedle Dee Dog Costume

Shop Tweedle Dum Accessories

Shop Red Skirt

Shop Red Tights


Get the tutorial at XOXO Bella »

6

Chicken and Waffles Costumes

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Jessica McMurtrey (@jessmcmurtrey)

We love costumes involving comfy onesies! Have another furry friend? Consider dressing them up as a bottle of syrup for more fun.

Shop Chicken Onesie

Shop Waffle Dog Costume

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7

Bubble Bath Family DIY Costumes

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Courtesy of Studio DIY

Scrub-a-dub-dub! Even the dogs that dread bath time the most can't complain about this adorable and colorful look.

Shop Balloons

Shop Inflatable Duck

Shop Robe

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »

8

'Mean Girls' Costumes

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On Wednesdays, you might wear pink — but on Halloween, you'll definitely want to rock this Regina George ensemble.

Shop Regina George Costume

Shop Burn Book

Shop Black Heels

Shop Mean Girls Shirt

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9

'Squid Game' Costumes

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Keith Tsuji//Getty Images

You might not win any actual money for rocking these costumes, but you will win the approval of everyone you see. Wear matching Squid Game costumes and you'll not only look scary, but you'll be super comfy.

Shop Squid Game Adult Costume

Shop Squid Game Dog Costume

10

Khaleesi and Dragon DIY Costumes

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Lia Griffith

With the debut of House of Dragons, GOT costumes are trending again. Whether you're channeling Rhaenyra or Daenerys, you can't show up anywhere without your trusty sidekick. All you need is a little black fabric to make the dragon wings.

Shop Blonde Wigs

Shop White Dresses

Shop Gold Belt

Shop Black Fabric

Get the tutorial at LiaGriffith »

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11

Barista and Coffee Costumes

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Walmart/Etsy @TESBeamsandParticles

This puppuccino beats a classic cup of joe any day.

Shop Coffee Dog Costume

Shop Barista Costume

12

UPS Package and Delivery Man DIY Costumes

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XOXO Bella

With the amount of boxes that get delivered to your door day after day, there's definitely a spare one lying around that you can easily turn into this hilarious look.

Shop Delivery Dog Costume

Shop UPS Sticker Decals

Get the tutorial at XOXO Bella »

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13

Taco Bell Sauce and Burrito Costumes

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Your pup will bring the eat while you bring the heat in these Taco Bell-inspired costumes. Talk about taking your order to the next level!

Shop Taco Bell Fire Sauce Costume

Shop Burrito Dog Costume

14

Chef and Can of Chicken "Schnoodle" Soup

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Chelsea Guglielmino//Getty Images

Whip up this clever Halloween costume by wrapping a printed soup label around an oversized pail and putting your pup in a chicken costume. A simple black chef's outfit for you completes the ensemble.

Shop Chef's Coat

Shop Dog Chicken Costume

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15

Yoda and Darth Vader Costumes

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Your pup might not be as scary as the real Darth Vader, but he'll score major cuteness points with trick-or-treaters who stop by for candy.

Shop Yoda Costume

Shop Yoda Mask

Shop Darth Vader Dog Costume

RELATED: 40 Star Wars Costumes That Bring Balance to the Force

16

Rain and Rainbow DIY Costumes

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XOXO Bella

You can't get the rainbow without the rain, and you can't get this clever costume without the perfect accessories.

Shop Rain Jacket

Shop Umbrella

Shop Rain Boots

Shop Rainbow Dog Costume

Get the tutorial at XOXO Bella »

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17

Pennywise and Georgie 'It' Costumes

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Amazon/HalloweenCostumes.com

Maybe people wouldn't be so afraid of clowns if they looked as cute as this pup. Although, we still recommend staying away from the sewers this Halloween.

Shop Yellow Raincoat

Shop Black Rain Boots

Shop Pennywise Dog Costume

RELATED: 30 Seriously Scary Halloween Costumes to Terrify Your Friends and Neighbors

18

Mario and Princess Peach DIY Costumes

woman dressed as mario and dog dressed as princess daisy
XOXO Bella

Mario and Luigi might be known as the more iconic duo, but the Princess Peach costume simply looks more adorable on this pup.

Shop Mario Costume

Shop Mario Hat

Shop Red Sneakers

Shop Princess Peach Dog Costume

Get the tutorial at XOXO Bella »

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19

Bride of Chucky and Chucky Costumes

woman dressed as bride of chucky, dog dressed as chucky

This might be the ONLY case where the groom looks better than the bride. This dog and owner costume beats the real movie any day.

Shop Bride Of Chucky Costume

Shop Chucky Dog Costume

20

Ghostbusters Costumes

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Chelsea Guglielmino//Getty Images

Who you gonna call? Your pups can channel everyone's favorite ghost hunters in these costumes while battling Mr. Stay-Puft and Slimer, a.k.a. you and your partner.

Shop Stay-Puft costume

Shop dog Ghostbuster costume

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Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.

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