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Quick picks
- #1 pet costumePumpkin costume (dog / cat)
- DachshundsHot dog costume (dog)
- Best videoSpider legs costume (dog)
- Match with babyGrogu costume (baby / pet)
$ usually under $30 · $$ $30–60 · $$$ over $60 (Amazon US). Prices move daily, check the live listing.
Pumpkin is the number one pet costume again. Hot dog, ghost and dinosaur follow. The best pet costume is the one your pet forgets it is wearing. That means no hats tied under the chin and nothing covering the eyes or ears.
The picks
1Pumpkin costume (dog / cat)
$CostumePetsNumber one pet costume year after year.
Check before buying: Chest measurement, not weight.
2Hot dog costume (dog)
$CostumePetsBest on dachshunds, funny on everyone.
Check before buying: Velcro under the belly, nothing around the neck.
3Ghost costume (pet)
$CostumePetsSimple cape style that most pets tolerate.
Check before buying: Eye holes positioned for your pet’s head size.
4Dinosaur costume (dog)
$CostumePetsHoodie-style dino with spikes. Doubles as a warm coat.
Check before buying: Hood that does not cover the eyes.
5Spider legs costume (dog)
$CostumePetsThe legs bounce when the dog walks. Great short video.
Check before buying: Leg length vs your dog’s height.
Match your pet with your costume
- Toy Story family + a dog as Bullseye or Rex.
- Mandalorian + a small dog as Grogu.
- Witch + a black cat (the cat can just be itself).
- Hot dog dog + a ketchup or mustard human.
6Grogu costume (baby / pet)
$CostumeToddlerPetsEars and a robe. Works on babies and small dogs alike.
Check before buying: Ear headband fit. Too tight and it comes off in five minutes.
How to measure
- Chest girth behind the front legs. This is the number that matters.
- Back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail.
- Weight only as a tie-breaker. A 20 lb corgi and a 20 lb whippet do not wear the same size.
Pet costume rules
- Try it on for a few minutes a few days before. Reward with treats.
- Nothing around the neck that can tighten.
- Velcro under the belly beats ties.
- Take it off as soon as your pet shows stress: tail tucked, freezing, scratching at it.
- No costume near candles or jack-o’-lanterns.
Prefer gentle homemade options? A few pet-safe ideas (no paint, nothing round the neck) in homemade costumes.
Want your whole household themed? See group and family costumes.
