Dogs make everything better, including Halloween with dog Halloween costumes! It can be the highlight of your Halloween this year to dress up your beloved dog in a dog Halloween costume that will make everyone think Halloween is about smiles and cuddles instead of tricks or treats.
If you are looking for some dog Halloween costumes to make or to buy, here are some ideas that will get you so excited you just might start running around and chasing your tail.
Let’s get excited about Halloween with our dogs!
31 Dog Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Smile Instead Of Scream
As you browse these adorable dog Halloween costumes please keep in mind that even though a picture may show a small or large dog, nearly all dog Halloween costumes on this list can be made or bought in various sizes so focus on the costume, not the size. 🙂
#1 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Unicorn Dog!
Unicorn Dog Costume at Amazon
Oh my goodness!!! Cuteness overload!! For Halloween, or even just for playtime with the kids, this is such a great thing to put on your dog that everyone might wanna add a dog unicorn costume to their bucket list!
Tip: To turn your dog into a lovely unicorn you’ll want this super cute (and ear-warming!): Unicorn Hat
#2 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Wonder Dog!
Wonder Dog Costume at Amazon
There’s a good chance the dog in your life is your greatest hero of all! Why not let her show off all her talents and tricks this Halloween as she dresses up as a superhero!?!
Tip: To transform your girl into Wonder Girl you need a: Cape
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#3 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Pineapple Pup!
Pineapple Pup Costume by Brit + Co
How cute would it be if your dog’s favorite treat was pineapple and for Halloween, you dressed the little cutie up as a pineapple!? To get the fun tutorial head over to Brit + Co.
Tip: To make this you’ll need a: Yellow Dog T-shirt
#4 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Puppy Latte!
Puppy Latte Costume at Amazon
Does your puppy pal ever accompany you on your Starbucks run? You can proudly walk around your Latte Pup while holding your own Starbucks drink (perhaps a pumpkin spice flavor?) and everyone will know exactly what your dog is dressed up as!
Tip: For this transformation, your Starbucks wannabe pup will need a: Latte
#5 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Cupcake Pup!
Dog Cupcake Costume by Lovely Indeed
Oh my goodness, don’t eat it! How totally fun is this?! To make your dog sweeter than a cupcake this Halloween, head over to Lovely Indeed and get the full tutorial!
Tip: To make your doggy into a cupcake you’ll need: Felt
#6 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Lion Dog!
Lion Mane Costume at Amazon
Grrr… only you know that your dog is nothing but cuddles and fun, but on Halloween, everyone will think the lion at the zoo has been set loose!
Tip: Turn your pal into a lion with this easy Halloween accessory: Lion Mane
#7 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Pinata Dog!
Dog Pinata Costume by Mod Podge Rocks
How creative is this!?
I think any candy fan would be thrilled to see this genius of a Halloween costume! To get all the dog Halloween costume details go over to Mod Podge Rocks!
Tip: To make your dog into the ultimate party pup you’ll want some: Fleece
#8 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Cowboy Dog!
Cowboy Dog Costume Found at Amazon
Getty-up pawrtner! How delightful is this?! Can you just imagine a little boy dressed up as a cowboy too or as a bank robber lol?! A pair of little cowboys walking door-to-door holding up folks for candy and dog bones would be the highlight of anyone’s Halloween.
Tip: Turn your furry friend into a bandit from the west with this: Cowboy Costume
#9 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Dog!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Dog Costume by Crafts by Courtney
I just don’t even know what to say about this costume because all I want to do is put a bunch of exclamation marks!!!!!! Cute, adorable, kids will love it, adults will love it, dogs won’t be burdened wearing it, and it will never go out of style! I just adore what Crafts by Courtney has put together here!!!
Tip: To get your dog to become a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you’ll want to make sure you have a: Foil Turkey Pan
#10 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Puppy Pirate!
Puppy Pirate Dog Costume found at Amazon
Argh, Matey! If your puppy wants to find some treasure in her toy basket, she’ll gladly dress up as a pirate for Halloween this year. Ha!
This is another idea that could be so much fun all year long besides just Halloween. Kids wanna play pirate ship? Hey, the dog can join in too!!
Oh, and what about a pirate-themed birthday party that happens also to feature a pirate puppy who wants to play and celebrate too?! This dog costume idea could be used for so many grand adventures!
Tip: To start pilfering and plundering your dog needs the right outfit: Pirate Gear
#11 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Narwhal Dog!
Narwhal Dog Costume By Charleston Crafted
Is anyone else thinking of the Christmas classic, Elf here?! Oh my goodness, I’m getting images of the dog dad dressing up as Buddy and then everyone else in the family carrying on an Elf-themed Halloween that will also double as great Christmas card photos.
The bloggers at Charleston Crafted have surely come up with a dog Halloween costume idea that will double as a nice and warm outfit for any dog that tends to get chilly on Halloween night.
Tip: Get ready to have everyone do a double take with this usually-in-water, but now-appearing-on-land cutie pie costume and make one yourself by grabbing some: Fleece
#12 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Shark Dog!
Shark Dog Costume Found at Amazon
If you have a Shark Week fan in your house, why not let the shark love continue into fall and let your little dog take on the role of shark this Halloween!?
Tip: If you want to take a bite out of Halloween you’ll need these: Shark Fins
#13 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Ewok Dog!
Ewok Dog Halloween Costume by Makezine
Attention all Star Wars fans and fans of cuteness in dog-dressed-up-form: We have an Ewok! This is bound to be an epic Halloween that everyone will remember and want to maybe repeat year after year.
Tip: Become a dog parent to an Ewok today by starting with some: Brown Felt
#14 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: UPS Delivery Dog!
UPS Delivery Dog Costume Found at Amazon
If you have a working dog breed, let your furry pal get to work delivering packages this year for Halloween!
Tip: If you want your dog to be the next UPS driver you’ll want this: UPS Outfit
#15 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Rocket Dog!
Rocket Dog Costume found at Amazon
Has the four-legged adventurer in your home longed to blast off at lightning-fast speeds?
If your dog tends to get the urge to bolt out of the house any chance they get, you may want to dress them up this Halloween according to their speed-loving personality and show off their innate desire to outrun the rest.
Tip: If you want your dog to blast off this Halloween you can get it here: Dog Rocket
#16 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Skunk Dog!
Skunk Dog Costume Found at Amazon
Something stinky never looked so cute! If you have a little stinker who would look adorable in black and white, don’t even think twice about getting this super fun dog Halloween costume this year!
Tip: For a stinker of a dog: Skunk Fur
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#17 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Fairy Dog!
Fairy Dog Costume at Amazon
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, I see a cute dog looking at you!
If you’re going to have a little dressed up princess this Halloween who’s really a Disney loving toddler on any other normal day, have her walk magically from door-to-door with her doggy fairy by her side to guide her.
Tip: If you want to do this super simple Fairy Dog Costume here it is: Dog Fairy
#18 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Dapper Dog!
Dapper Dog Costume found at Amazon
Hosting a fancy Halloween party this year? Looking for a way to dress up your BFF in his best outfit ever while your family also dresses up for its family pictures? Maybe you just want your little girl to have even more reason to play pretend with her furry pal during dress-up playtime?
There are only great reasons to get this Halloween costume that could also be great dog attire for numerous occasions.
Tip: If you are ready to get your dog all dressed up it’s time to: Suit Up
#19 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Olaf Dog!
Olaf Dog Costume found at Amazon
Let it go, let it go, let all your Halloween stress go, just dress up your pet, in an adorable Olaf outfit, that will let all the world know, that Frozen has the best characters to be this Halloween.
Tip: If your darling dog will make the perfect Frozen character this year you’ll maybe need this: Olaf Dog
#20 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Lobster Dog!
Lobster Dog Costume found at Amazon
Let’s be real, goldens look good in anything, but still, this is pretty cute! This is a unique, adorable costume idea that will probably be comfortable for your dog to wear and who knows, maybe with a lobster on their back your dog might even get buttered-up to even more.
Tip: If your dog is ready to go all red be sure to get your: Lobster Outfit
#21 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Pilot Dog!
Pilot Dog Halloween Costume found at Amazon
Let your precious pup take flight this Halloween! So many pet parents will wanna fly away with this cutie!
Tip: Before taking flight you might wanna grab your little doggy this special Halloween costume: Pilot Dog
#22 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Dino Dog!
Dino Dog Costume Found at Amazon
Let all dinosaur admirers in your household get ready for some excitement for when the family dog comes strolling out in this playful Halloween costume!
Again, here we have a super versatile dog Halloween costume option that can perform double duty for dinosaur themed birthday parties or dinosaur movie nights.
Tip: Let’s get all prehistoric with this: Dino Jumpsuit
#23 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Poncho Dog!
Poncho Dog Costume by Amazon
Hip hip hooray, we have the cutest Halloween costume for little dogs today!
Tip: If you want your little pup to wear a poncho while trick-or-treating, here ya go: Poncho Dog
#24 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Robin Dog!
Robin Dog Costume found at Amazon
Seriously, when has Robin so obviously stolen the show from Batman?! This dog Halloween costume is cute, unforgettable, and makes anyone want to smile for days.
Robin, I think you were meant to be a dog all along, it just makes sense.
Tip: If your Batman is waiting for his sidekick hurry up and grab your: Robin Suit
#25 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: S’mores Dog!
S’mores Dog Costume Made by and Photographed by Studio DIY
Oh dear, s’mores, sorry, you have always been super great, but you are even greater in dog Halloween costume form.
Who knew s’mores could be the cutest thing you ever laid eyes on? To get going on this yummy costume head on over to Studio DIY to get the full tutorial and instructions!
Tip: For this puppy masterfulness you’ll wanna make sure you have some: Brown Felt
#26 Dog Halloween Costume Idea: Sushi Dog!
Sushi Dog Costume found at Amazon
Okay, there is a very good chance you haven’t seen this dog Halloween costume before, right? If you are a sushi-lover, or if your dog happens to be a big fish fan, or you are just hoping to have the most talked-about costume on your block, this sushi is for you.
Tip: Order up, one cute dog all wrapped up like a little piece of sushi, please: Sushi Dog
#27 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Birthday Dog!
Birthday Dog Costume found at Amazon
Is your dog’s birthday also in October? Or do you want to reuse your dog Halloween costume year after year for Halloween and birthdays?! This is perfect!
Tip: If your dogs are ready to celebrate their birthday, let’s get that party started: Dog Birthday Hat
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#28 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Graduate Dog!
Graduation Dog Costume Found at Amazon
Be honest, you know your dog is a genius, and daily you are surprised at all they know and do.
Whether you just want to show off your potential PhD in the making, have a recent graduate from puppy training, or just want to have your pal dress up like you on your graduation day, this dog Halloween costume is something that can be used in both October and May/June.
Psst: In case your dog is graduating, and you want to prepare a graduation speech you will find lots of memorable dog quotes here.
Tip: When your pup is ready to move up to the next level grab their: Cap & Tassel
#29 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Goffy Dog!
Googy Dog Costume found at Amazon
This is more than a dog Halloween costume idea, this is a photoshoot bound to happen with any Disney fans and people wearing Disney costumes!
Tip: If you are excited to bring some Disney to your Halloween, you’re going to love this dog Halloween costume idea: Goofy Dog
#30 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Santa Dog!
Santa Dog Costume found at Amazon
Merry Christmas, plus Happy Halloween! Maybe we can toss in a tribute to Thanksgiving too because everyone will be thankful for this sight of cuteness overload delivered straight to your door in the form of an amazingly special dog Halloween costume everyone will smile at.
Tip: Here’s what you’ll need to do an early Ho, Ho, Ho for Halloween this year: Santa Suit
#31 Dog Halloween Costumes Idea: Toy Dog!
Toy Dog Costume found at Amazon
Yes, your eyes are telling the truth, this is a dog Halloween costume that is also the perfect picture waiting to happen!
I don’t know about you, but I think we have a winner here.
Tip: If your dog is ready to show off and get all the attention, here you go: Toy Dog
No matter what your plans are for this Halloween, if they include a dressed-up dog, it will be a Halloween to remember!
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