Unique Dog Costumes
Dog costumes seem to be more popular than I imagined them to be. A quick search on Google showed that there were almost one million searches for the term Dog Costumes. Now some of them may be for the ever popular Dog The Bounty Hunter costumes(I said that tongue in cheek), but I doubt it.
Let’s face it, people are attached to their dogs. Dogs in many cases are being treated like children or a part of the family. I’m not sure that the dogs like to be dressed up like little kids at Halloween, but their owners/mistresses sure seem to cherish the idea. Most of the costumes I could find were aimed at the owners of smaller dogs like the Hot Dog Costume which seems a natural for a daschund or dash hound or if you prefer wiener dog.
If you’re looking for ideas for dog costumes, I have shown below some of the ones that I thought were cute or unique costumes.
For those of you who have both dogs and kids, you can really mess up their heads for Halloween…you can dress fido up as a human and the little darling can wear unique costumes that make them look like dogs! Isn’t Halloween fun!
Unique Batdog Costume
Batdog Costume
Price: 14.99
This three piece Batman suit is adorable and sure to get a laugh when you and your dog host that memorable Halloween party. You can coordinate the evening by wearing a “The Joker Costume” or you could be Robin The Boy Wonder or Batgirl. It’s really cool the way the costume designers made the little arms and legs so that from the front your dog really will resemble the caped crusader. Think of all the fun you and your dog can have with this Batdog costume. If you get some really good picture of you and your dog these can be the start of great Christmas cards.
Unique K-9 Rescue Dog Costume
K-9 Rescue Dog Costume
Price: 22.99
This dog costume is patterned after a firefighter and is absolutely adorable. You could dress one of the kids up as a fire hydrant, just make sure you warn him about the chance that your K-9 Rescue Dog might just decide to hose him down. This K-9 Rescue Dog Costume is just two pieces so it should be fairly easy to get your dog dressed in this for Halloween. The suit slip on the front legs and has fake arms that round out the suit. The second piece is the firefighter’s helmet as shown. Use your imagination and creativity and this could fit in well as part of your group family halloween costumes.
Unique Hot Dog Costume
Hot Dog Costume
Price: 22.99
If your dog does not like to wear anything around its head, but doesn’t mind a jacket or sweater style of dog clothing, then this Hot Dog Costume may just be perfect for you. This would be the perfect Halloween costume to go with the Adult Ketchup Costume or the Adult or Kid’s Mustard Bottle Costume.
Unique The Joker Dog Costume
Batman™: The Joker™ Dog Costume
Price: 14.99
Have you or your kid decided to wear a Batman Costume from the movie The Dark Knight. Then this unique The Joker dog costume would be a natural for you to consider for your dog. The Dark Knight movie is the most popular movie of 2008 and will be very popular for Halloween costumes this year. How cool will it be to take your dog trick or treating with you and the kids dressed up in Batman theme costumes?
You can have lots of fun with dressing up you little buddy in dog clothing if they’re willing. Just be careful and remember to make sure that the dog costume is not too tight or restrictive[see size chart below] and that your dog is able to easily relieve itself when the need arises. With those caveats in mind go ahead and get your dog a halloween costume….and don’t forget to take pictures or videos….they are great for your scrapbook.
| Size | Neck to Tall | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 8″ | 11″ |
| Small | 11″ | 14″ |
| Medium | 15″ | 17″ |
| Large | 22″ | 20″ |
| X-Large | 28″ | 24″ |
