Make It or Buy It: Our Favorite Pet Costume Ideas

DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas

The leaves are falling and the air has turned cooler which means Halloween is near at When Pooch Comes To Shove. Group costumes, pet costumes and clever DIY costumes are some of our favorite topics this time of year. As our team of pawty planners starts to share ideas and inspiration for our group costume theme this year, there is always talk of what our dogs will be, too. We have collected some of our favorite pet costume lists below, so start planning!

1. The 57 Greatest Pet Costumes EVER

This list has it all! From dogs and cats to guinea pigs and bunnies, there is a pet costume for everyone. The Justice League (#33) is one of our personal favorites! See them all – click here.

2. 65 Pet Costumes to DIY on the Cheap

All homemade, all themes, all critters! This pet costume list has ideas for dogs and cats, as well as hedgehogs and ducks. A must-see! The Center of the Universe costume is genius. See them all – click here.

3. Not crafty? Not a problem!

This site has literally hundreds of dog costumes available. From superheroes to clowns, and storybook characters to animals & insects, there is a dog costume to compliment your own or inspire the whole pack. See them all – click here.

And finally, here are some of our own pet costume ideas and reader-submitted dog costumes from previous years:

DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
The Princess and The Frog – Could they BE any cuter?!?
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
This guy has mastered the Jedi stare. “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
“Luke, I am your Father” -Darth Vader dog costume
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
She might be wearing an angel costume but we are pretty sure the effects are only temporary.
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
This guy will do anything for a treat … ANYTHING!
DIY and Purchased Dog  and Cat Costume Ideas
Sometimes all it takes is a chicken hat to make someone’s day.
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
A pink unicorn is an instant favorite!
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
These two skipped Halloween treats and went straight for the presents.
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
Add a cheerleader to your team with this fun dog costume.
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
This dragon dog costume will perfectly accompany your little princess.
DIY and Purchased Dog Costume Ideas
This little pumpkin is ready for some treats!

Are you dressing up your dog this year? If so, tell us about it in the comments then share a photo on our Facebook wall! If you want more people and pet costume ideas, view our album from last years’ costume contest hosted by our partner site, BigDotOfHappiness.com.