The 6 Best Dog Costumes On The Internet

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1. Wow! That’s pretty cool. I wonder what kind of dogs that is. I may have to update my top dog halloween costumes post! Thanks for sharing!

2. http://leafeon-ex.deviantart.com/art/Real-Life-Umbreon-269516169

   My number one. =)

3. @laura as far as I know these dog costumes are all homemade.

4. was wondering where i could get the knight costumes for my dog? love that one!

5. These are all adorable! I found this video of a Halloween pet fashion show, it’s funny to see how the pets act in their costumes!
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoL2iYYorDg

6. http://listsgalore.blogspot.com/2009/06/ieverything-20-marvelous-items-inspired.html doggie ipod costume

7. Seriously? You can’t tell just by the photo that the alligator is fake?

   I don’t understand the haters toward these costumes. There are, as in all things, idiots who don’t take into consideration the things that can hurt their dogs. Don’t take on the whole of dog owners who like to include their dogs in their holiday traditions by looking at the idiots.

   Some of these costumes were adorable. Some were odd. ::shrug:: I dressed as a dead soldier in honor of my dad one Halloween. My siblings and parents also dressed up along the same theme. The pets did too. There’s nothing wrong with supervised pet fun.

   Go play with your dog and lighten up a bit.

8. Wow, I can’t believe some people are really worked up about the animals being dressed up in costume. For the one person that asked how the owners would like it if they were dressed up in those costumes and forced to parade around…um…it’s halloween. Most people were willingly dressed up in costumes parading around. That’s what people do on halloween. That comment didn’t make any sense except to show that some people can be excessively over sensative. I think the dogs at most might have felt confused….but I doubt they were “humiliated”. Especially when they felt the happy energy being emitted and expressed by their owners and people around them having so much fun.

9. For those complaining about dressing up pets (MARK), get a grip. If you really want to do something, head to the pound and donate your time to the animals that have really been abused. Perhaps you can donate as well and help find a loving lifetime home. Now that’s a good way to spend that misdirected energy!

   Let’s have a fun Halloween with our best friends!

   Steve

10. Those costumes are fantastic. They should enter our dog halloween costume contest here for a chance to win $500! Come vote for your favorites!

    http://www.thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/dog-halloween-costume-contest/

11. … dude what am I thinking. lmao. For some reason I kept reading Snoopy as Scooby.

    olololol sorry I’m a dork. >:

12. What does a Beagle have to do with Snoopy? The cartoon character was a great dane.

13. lol @hairstyle (:
    oawhhhh ccute dogs. dressing them up is fine as long as its not too uncomfortable for a long time. like, they all look pretty light, apart from the knight one, lol, but i doubt they kept that on for long. the headless horseman was awesome! a bridal and reins for a dog 🙂

14. You know I was going to write an article similar to this one, but I don’t think I could come up with five better costumes then the ones shown here. In terms of creativity these definitely take the cake. My favorite is the dog night-of-the round-table number, that’s just ridiculous-ly funny.
    Anyway, if your looking to gather info on dog costumes, or trying to come up with somedog costume ideas take a look at my website. Thanks

15. That better be a fake alligator that has that doggy in his mouth. I do not tolerate animal abuse, EVER!!!! Leave the puppies alone please.

16. @stepher, I’m a big fan of the alligator costume as well. Unfortunately, I don’t know who designed the alligator costume. If I hear anything about the designer I’ll be sure to let you know.

    By the way, if you do design an original costume I’d love to see pictures and possibly post the pictures to my blog.

    Have a Great Halloween!

17. The alligator costume is THE BEST COSTUME EVER!!! What an incredible post. Can you tell me where you found the alligator costume? I’ve been looking for an original/fresh costume idea for weeks now and THAT is by far the cooooooolest!

    And for the haters GET A LIFE. Halloween is about fun and some of us like to include our pets in that fun!

    Thanks for a fabu blog!

    Stepher

18. @April, a Great Dane would look great in that costume. Unfortunately, I do not know the person who designed the headless horseman costume.

    My guess is that it was probably hand crafted as I’ve not seen any costumes like it at the costume store online or offline.

    If I hear any information on who created the costume I’ll be sure and let you know.

19. I love the headless horseman costume. We have a Great Dane and would love that costume. Did someone make that or was it bought? Please let me know where you bought or we are willing to pay someone to make it for us (I’m not a very crafty person). I appreciate any help!

    April, Chad, and Gunny

20. I really fail to see anything in these costumes apart from the subtle “My owner is an idiot!!!” scream.

21. I don’t like the gator one, but the rest r pretty cool!

22. Both mounted dogs are great! Thanks for sharing@

23. I was watching Disney’s the Fox and the Hound the other day and as a bonus on the DVD they have Lambert the Sheepish Lion cartoon (Number 5 The Golden Lion).

24. @Helen, Great Point. That’s true that people who enjoy dressing their dogs in silly costumes obviously enjoy taking their pets out and spending time with them rather then leaving them home alone in the backyard all day.

25. Obviously everyone has their opinions, but I have a very short-haired dog who would chill through in very little time if I put her out in winter without a coat. I honestly believe that she doesn’t judge her winter clothes by how silly they look nearly so much as by how long she can stay out without getting cold.

    And for the excessive costumes such as extra heads and alligators weighing them down; do you think those dogs would rather be walking with their pet people in a parade or show? Or do you think they’d prefer being ignored in the back yard day after day. Ok, it’s silly, but these are people who obviously spend time with their dogs.

    As for the costumes – I, too, liked the SpiderPug and the 3-headed Fluffy dog. And you notice, Fluffy’s person IS in costume as someone suggested.

26. Oh, come on people! It’s just for fun! The dogs aren’t being harmed and it makes people laugh. Lighten up! It seems like some of you could use a little levity in your lives.

27. The 3-headed dog, the dog being eaten alive by an alligator, and the spider pug made me laugh especially hard! I don’t necessarily think that these dogs’ owners are cruel…..but loserish with too much time on their hands? Definitely. Obviously, these people are in need of a hobby.

28. Of the five dogs we have lived with Spaniel x Labrador, Border Collie, Corgi, Labrador and Jack Russel none has needed to be dressed as an idiot to express their wonderful and entertaining personalities. I think that these owners need to pay more attention to their pets and try walking down the street dressed in the way they would dress their dogs.

29. now those are some nice, nifty, funny lil costumes..

    hb~

30. I have never understood why people find it amusing to dress man’s best friend in humiliating costumes. In 50 years time we undoubtedly see an end to this horrific practice in the same way that bear baiting and dog-fighting has been banned in the civilised world.

    As a dog lover I find picture No.5 particularly distressing. A working dog, a guide dog, has been made to wear what looks like an incredibly warm scarf – for the amusement of his owner. The dogs open mouthed expression appears to indicate he/she is panting and therefore distressed by the actions of the owner. The dog should be immediately removed from the owner for its own well-being.

    Shame on you for publishing such disturbing and cruel pictures – but the real blame lies with the thoughtless owners, enjoying a joke at their pets expense. I would love to know what country indulges in such a sad and pathetic practice.

31. @June, yes it’s fitting that the beagle being eaten by an alligator is the number 1 dog costume. Congratulations to Uno for being the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club

32. All of the costumes were adorable, as were, of course, the dogs. I liked the spider one, also, because it is very much in proportion with the dog.

    Seeing that a beagle (finally!) won the Westminster Dog Show…the #1 choice has to be the beagle eating alligator.

    Have fun!

33. I wonder how much poo that crocodile costumer is rated for.

34. @Jake, At Guide Dogs of America they encourage you to dress up your dogs. The main reason being that they want you to handle your dogs paws, ears, claws, face…etc. so the dog won’t be shy or timid when their blind owner reaches for them or grooms them. Dressing up your dog is a good way to teach your dog to be tolerant when getting handled in different ways.

35. geee…… snoopy looks like hes havin a rave

36. Wow, people that dress their dogs in costumes deserve to get mauled by them

37. haha, oh man, they even included little hooves on the headless horseman one. That is so brilliant.
    All I know is that if I tried to dress up my dogs they would probably just sulk and sit on the floor in humiliation or try to wiggle out of their costumes.

38. I’m glad everybody likes the Golden Lion costume. I went searching back and found the GDA Puppy Raiser site this image came from and he’s actually dressed as “Lambert the Sheepish Lion” and according to the blog “he even had his own theme music” Here’s the link:

    Oceana Tales of A Chocolate Puppy In Training

    There’s also a great costume of Elke the Fighter Jet.

39. Wow! This is an eye opener to me.

    I love the Golden Lion costume. 🙂

40. I am a Johnny Depp fan, so definitely Sleepy Hollow for me!

    They’re all really adorable though.

41. I like the Golden Lion and Snoopy the Alligator!

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