Halloween is a chance for everyone to express their creative side, even your pets! There’s nothing quite as cute or funny as seeing your pup dressed up in a weird and wonderful costume.
We’ve rounded up the best dog Halloween costumes to both buy and make so your pooch can get involved in the spooky fun. From scary shark sewing patterns to sweet dragon wings, this article is packed with DIY Halloween costume ideas for your furry best friend.
Ready? It’s time to explore some of these barking-mad costume ideas.
11 dog Halloween costumes to buy
1. Ewok Halloween dog costume
Best for Star Wars fans
Your pooch will be the cutest in the galaxy with this Ewok Halloween costume. Ewoks are adorable and mischievous – much like your dog.
This costume is available in five different sizes, so make sure you’ve measured your pup accurately before you buy.
This dog Halloween costume can easily be turned into a trio Halloween costume too! As the owners, you have a host of characters to dress up as: Luke, Lelia, Hans Solo or even Darth Vader himself.
2. Pumpkin pup costume!
Best for size range
It’s not Halloween without a pumpkin, but this year your pumpkin has legs and a wagging tail! Dress up your dog in this sweet pumpkin Halloween costume from Amazon.
Available in several different sizes, this is an affordable dog Halloween costume which is suitable for all different breeds. We just love that little pumpkin stem hat.
3. Hot dog Halloween costume
Best for making your friends laugh!
Now that’s one hot dog! Give your trick-or-treaters a good giggle by dressing your pooch up as a very cute hot dog.
Complete with ketchup and mustard, this hot dog costume is a quick and easy fancy dress option. We also love that it fastens around your pup's belly, leaving their legs and head free.
If you like this silly sausage costume then make sure you also check out our collection of funny Halloween costume ideas.
4. Spooky spider costume
Best for price
We guarantee this dog Halloween costume will change your mind about spiders. Turn your precious pet into a creepy crawly with this spider costume.
It has velcro fastening allowing you to adjust it to your dog's size and the hood has 3D fangs to make your spider extra scary.
Watching your dog scuttle around the house in this outfit is bound to make you smile!
5. Waggy witch Halloween costume
Best for growing pups
Complete with a cloak and hat, this fun dog Halloween costume will turn your dog into the Wicked Witch of the West!
Made from a skeleton and pumpkin print, this costume is ideal for puppies who are still growing. Both the hat and cloak have tie strings, allowing you to reuse year after year, adjusting the costume as they grow.
6. Dragon wings dog harness
Best for dog walks
Dog walks are a great excuse for your pet to show off their Halloween costume. This fierce dragon wing harness doubles up as a practical dog-walking item and an exciting Halloween costume.
The iridescent wings are sure to stand out in the woods and will look extra cute when your dog zooms around with them on.
7. Devil dog Halloween costume
Best for a handmade costume
As much as we adore our dogs, we know they can be little devils sometimes! Channel their inner demon with these hand-knitted devil horns.
Made from a soft and stretchy yarn, these horns are ideal for pets who don’t like to wear clothing on their bodies. Plus we love that they are handmade so you and your dog can both embrace knitted clothing.
8. Sushi dog Halloween costume
Best for a quirky Halloween costume
We are obsessed with this dog Halloween costume! Dress your pup up as some delicious sushi and watch them get all the attention this Halloween.
There’s three size options available and the velcro fastenings make it easy for your dog to wear. Why not turn yourself into a chef or perhaps a different sushi roll to make a cute duo outfit?
9. Bumblebee halloween costume
Best for dogs with lots of energy!
If your dog loves to sprint around your home like a busy bee then we have the perfect dog Halloween costume for them. Transform them into a little yellow worker bee with this lovely costume.
Available in M, L and XL, this bee costume slips over their head and through their paws. This is ideal for dogs who tend to pull off their costumes using their teeth. Often velcro fastenings can be chewed off, but this costume is much harder for them to remove thanks to its leg holes.
10. Halloween-themed dog jumper
Best for dogs that get chilly
October can be notoriously cold, but with this dog Halloween costume, your pup will stay snug and be on theme. This Boo sweater has all the classic Halloween colours and features some spooky motifs like ghosts, pumpkins and spiders.
Pick up this wholesome Halloween sweater from B&M and pop it on your dog for their evening walks. It’s both practical and pretty.
11. Sheep dog Halloween costume
Best for sheep dogs who love herding!
If you have a collie dog then this dog Halloween costume couldn’t be more perfect. Turn them into the creature they love herding the most – a sheep! Sheep dog get it?
This punny dog Halloween costume will make all your fellow dog owners laugh and make your pup look extra sweet. This snood-style costume is easy to slide over their heads and can be chucked in the washing machine after muddy walks.
Looking for a plus-size friendly Halloween costume?
Head over to our collection of plus size Halloween costume ideas.
11 dog Halloween costumes to make
1. TY dog Halloween costume
Best for nostalgic owners
Kaitlyn Cotter has turned her gorgeous labrador into a nostalgic TY toy! 90s babies will remember these cuddly collectibles well and your pet would make the perfect squishy toy.
Create the TY sign from card, paint and attach it around their neck with a ribbon. Quick, simple, yet so effective.
2. Ghost dog Halloween costume
Best for a last-minute costume idea
Rocco + Lauren have created a brilliant last-minute dog Halloween costume and the best part? You only need one piece of white material and some scissors.
Cut out two eye holes and a snout hole then drape your white sheet over your dog for a ghostly fancy dress outfit.
It may be basic, but any costume looks cute on pets simply because they’re the star of the show!
3. DIY gnome dog Halloween costume
Best for owners who enjoy sewing
The Crafting Chicks have used their sewing skills to create this fabulous garden gnome dog Halloween costume. Your nature-loving pets make the perfect garden gnomes.
Head over to their blog to follow their step-by-step tutorial. They show you how to make a pointy hat, beard and mini mushroom accessories.
4. Flower dog Halloween costume
Best for pets that want to look pretty
Your dog will be the prettiest flower in the patch with this DIY flower Halloween costume. Joann’s blog shows you how to sew this flower costume from just a few basic supplies.
You could customise this flower outfit to suit your style and dog. Sew the petals from any spare fabrics you have or raid the charity shops for a Halloween fabric.
5. Cupcake pup Halloween costume
Best for dogs with an appetite
Make your dog a Halloween costume that’s as sweet as they are with Lovely Indeed’s DIY costume.
This paper mache outfit is unique and so fun to make! Follow their easy tutorial and transform your pup into a tasty-looking treat.
6. Sew your own dog bandana
Best for fussy dogs
There’s lots of dogs that hate wearing costumes and will tear them off any chance they get. If your dog is like this then why not make them a bandana instead? They’re a lot less invasive and very comfortable for your dog to wear.
Use our how to make a dog bandana tutorial and sew one this weekend for your pet. Sew your bandana from some Halloween-themed fabric and they’ll be ready for spooky season.
7. Piñata dog Hallowen costume
Best for parties!
This piñata dog Hallowen costume is a colour extravaganza! A Subtle Revelry shows you how to create this costume and a matching adult version too.
Head over to their blog and make you and your best friend matching outfits.
8. Gentleman dog Halloween costume
Best for fancy pups
Turn your dog into a suave little fellow with our dog bow tie pattern. Your dog will look oh so smart in this fabric bow tie which can be made to their exact measurements.
Use some Halloween print fabric or pick a spooky colour like deep purple or bright ghoulish green. This pattern can be used for any season too, not just Halloween.
Make a Halloween bow tie, a Christmas bow tie, or an Easter bow tie!
9. Harry Potter dog Halloween costume
Best for Potter heads
Fans of the Harry Potter books and films will love making their dog their own Hogwarts uniform. Today I Need shows you how to make this Potter-inspired costume over on their blog.
Even if you’re not the crafty type you’ll be able to recreate this costume as it’s no-sew.
10. DIY donut dog Halloween costume
Best no-sew costume
Brit+Co is here to transform your dog into a delicious donut! This felt donut is a quick-make project and is affordable to recreate.
All you need is some colourful felt, a hot glue gun and some toy stuffing.
11. Scary shark dog Halloween costume
Best for fearsome pups
Your dog will be the scariest creature in the sea with this silly Halloween costume. Busy Mom’s Helper shows you how to sew this shark coat over on their blog.
This costume looks especially funny from the top down!
Dress your pooch up for scary season with our dog Halloween costumes
Your pets are part of your family so they deserve a Halloween costume just like the rest of you!
Take inspiration from our dog Halloween costume ideas and make this October the most memorable one yet.
Now let’s get you a Halloween costume!
Your pup looks the part but now we need to find you a Halloween costume.
Head over to our collection of cute Halloween costume ideas to find your perfect fancy dress outfit.
