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Dog Halloween Costumes for cats
The costumes that win the group chat. Every one here is picked because it looks great on camera and goes on in under a minute, so you get the photo before your dog gets bored.
Who's the lucky one?
Find their kind of thing.
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Go straight to funny dog costumes, scary dog costumes or cute dog costumes. Shopping by size? See small dog costumes and large dog costumes. Short on time? Our 25 best dog Halloween costumes guide has the picks.
How to pick a dog Halloween costume
Start with what your dog will actually tolerate. A dog who hates things on the head will still wear a bandana or a harness costume. A dog who already wears a raincoat will not notice a dinosaur one. Costumes that fasten at the neck and chest, with nothing over the ears, are the easiest first try.
- Easy wins for costume-shy dogs: bandanas and wings that strap on at the neck and chest
- Full looks for dogs used to a coat: hooded costumes like the dinosaur raincoat
- Hats for calm small dogs and cats who will sit still for one photo
How to measure your dog
You need a soft tape measure and two numbers.
- Back length, from the base of the collar to the base of the tail
- Chest girth, around the widest part of the rib cage, just behind the front legs
Keep both numbers handy when you pick a size. If your dog is between sizes, or has a deep chest, pick the larger size. A costume that is a little loose still looks right in a photo. One that is tight comes off in a minute.
Keeping it safe and fun
- Try the costume on for a few minutes a few days before Halloween, with treats
- Your dog should be able to walk, sit, see, breathe and bark normally
- Stay with your dog while it is on, and take it off if they freeze, scratch at it or try to hide
- Remove small parts your dog could chew off
- Reflective details help on dark evenings, and the dinosaur raincoat has them built in
Questions people ask
Will my dog actually wear a costume?
Most dogs will wear something light for a short time. Start with the least invasive option, a bandana or wings, and keep the first try short and full of treats.
What is the best costume for a big dog?
Look for costumes sold in larger sizes with a body fit rather than a hat. The dinosaur raincoat runs from M to 5XL, for dogs up to about 25 kg.
Do these work for cats too?
Several do. The bat wings and the pumpkin hat are sized for cats and small dogs, and the headless horseman turns a cat into the horse.
What if my dog refuses every costume?
Get the Happy Halloween bandana. It ties on like a collar, and it still counts.