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Spooky season is here, and we're seeing some of the best dog Halloween costumes across the internet. From ladybugs to lobsters, there are tons of cute and funny outfits to choose from this year.
We've rounded up adorable looks of all types that will suit the smallest to largest of pups. Your furry friend will be the star of the night this Halloween, and you won't be able to stop (boo)ping their spooky noses this holiday.
Here are the 34 best dog Halloween costume ideas for a night of tail waggin' fun.
Best classic dog Halloween costumes
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A ladybug costume to dot your house with cuteness Frisco Ladybug Dog Costume They say ladybugs are good luck, and this costume will certainly help your pup get all the luck on Halloween when it comes to treats. With a soft bodysuit that secures around the belly and a separate headpiece, no one will be able to deny your pup some spooky snacks.
A costume for time traveling back to the Jurassic Frisco Stegosaurus Dog Costume In this stegosaurus costume, your dog will have a roaring good time on Halloween. The green headpiece and bodysuit are studded with a row of spikes that are sure to scare off any cats.
A suit for swimming with the sharks Frisco Shark Attack Dog Your dog will rule the ocean in this shark costume. The costume has a fin and fearsome, sharp teeth, but never fear, the soft, easy-to-wear costume only looks dangerous.
A costume to take them straight from sea to street Frisco Red Lobster Dog Costume If swimming with the sharks isn't for your pup, dress them in this lobster costume instead. Complete with claws and a separate headpiece featuring googly eyes, your pup will be the unlikely gem of the sea with this outfit.
A pup tux to keep it classy this Halloween Frisco Formal Dog Tuxedo Show off your dapper pup with this tuxedo costume. With an attached bow tie and bib, your dog will be ready to ask for treats with the utmost style this year.
Mustard up some fun with this costume Frisco Hot Dog Pet Costume Get your ballpark franks here on Halloween! This hot dog costume is available in sizes small to extra-large.
A costume fit for an icon Gueyita Mexicana Frida Kahlo Dog Dress Your little one will make an artistic impression in this handmade Frida Kahlo costume. The headpiece of bright, blooming flowers is made to match a traditionally styled Mexican blouse in four different colors. A charm featuring a portrait of the artist herself attaches to their collar.
A look they can really milk this Halloween Frisco Happy Cow Dog Costume While a cow costume might not be the scariest Halloween getup for your pup, this outfit complete with a headpiece and bodysuit will still make you say boo — or moo — this season.
A costume that will make a splash PetEdge Mermaid Dog Costume This costume will make your pup the darling of the sea. Complete with a shell headband, the costume sports a shiny tail that leaves plenty of room for your pup to walk on land or to the ocean.
A taco shell to wrap them in Frisco Taco Dog Costume Make your dog into a meaty, oversized taco delicious enough to slobber over. The costume is dressed with bits of cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Guacamole not included.
A dress pretty enough to woo a Beast Rubie's Disney Belle Dog Costume Dress up your pup in Belle's finest. The gold gown comes with a ruby choker and princess-perfect cascading locks. Enchanted singing and dancing household items not included.
A spider costume to really creep people out California Costumes Spider Dog Costume Your little one will spin a web of Halloween fun in this spider suit. With an eight-legged bodysuit and four googly eyes on the headpiece, they'll crawl their way into corners and your heart.
Squash the other costumes at the contest with this outfit Frisco Pumpkin Dog Costume This jack-o-lantern pumpkin costume gives a classic Halloween look a fun twist, with its accompanying stem-topped headpiece and green sequin trim. It’s available in sizes medium to XXL.
A glittering dragon skin for sitting on their Halloween hoard Hyde & EEK! Boutique Metallic Dragon Dog Costume Your dog will take to the skies in this metallic dragon costume. The two-piece features a body suit that clips under the belly and a pair of fierce dragon ears to complete the look.
Give your pup a bee-boop on the nose in this costume Star Wars R2-D2 Dog and Cat Hoodie Suit your pup up for interstellar battle in this Star Wars-inspired costume. Small to large dogs can do their best impression of the lovable robot.
A costume everyone will be buzzing about Hip Doggie Bumble Bee Dog Sweater A cozy costume is a must-have for buzzing around the neighborhood Halloween night, and this look fits the bill. With classic bumble bee stripes, wings, and an antennae hood, this ensemble is sweeter than honey.
A fruit suit to go bananas in Rubie's Banana Split Pet Costume Show your dog they're a treat in this banana split costume. The outfit, which fastens around the middle and at the neck, lays comfortably along the length of your pup's spine. It comes in sizes up to XL.
Best simple dog Halloween costumes
A costume for a roarin' good Halloween Hyde & Eek Boutique Lion's Mane Dog Costume Your dog doesn't have to go all out to still have a great costume this Halloween. This lion's mane goes over your pup's head and attaches with simple velcro. It's a low-effort look that will leave no questions about who the king of the neighborhood is.
A costume that's frosted with a cherry on top Pet Krewe Cupcake Dog Hat Layer your dog in sweetness this Halloween. This pink-frosted delight secures under the chin with a thin 15-inch adjustable strap that will fit any pup.
A costume to conjure more treats FitFrenchie The Witch High Top Hat and Bandana Cape Your dog may not be able to fly around the neighborhood on a broom, but they can keep it spooky with this outfit. Adorned with a cape and hat, your pup will brew up mischief this Halloween.
A headpiece for your best bud Hyde & Eek Halloween Flower Dog Headwear Halloween may be a scary time, but your dog can still bring some sunshine to the holiday. This flower headpiece with a hook and loop closure is the perfect way to show off your dog's soft side no matter the season.
A pair of butterfly wings so your pup can take flight California Costumes Monarch Butterfly Pet Costume In these monarch butterfly wings, small dogs will flit and flutter all Halloween long. The polyester appendages slip over their front legs for an easy-to-wear transformation. A pair of antennae will help to guide their way.
An outfit worthy of a kiss Eternal Light Shop Customizable Pet Candy Hat This candy kiss hat is the adorable, bite-sized costume your pup needs this Halloween. Featuring sizes XXS to XXL, this crocheted hat will be a fit for all dogs. You also have the option to add ear holes.
A costume only salt can stop in its tracks oKidz Snail Halloween Costume for Pets Your dog will slime their way into Halloween in this snail shell suit. With a shiny shell on their back, they'll be inspired to devour your tender tomato leaves in (almost) no time.
A costume you donut want to forget about Hyde & Eek! Donut Neckwear Dog Costume Give your dog an extra treat with this delectable costume. Featuring a velcro tab that can be adjusted to fit around small or large necks, this costume will sprinkle some fun on your holiday festivities.
A costume that will make your heart grow three sizes Halloween Costumes.com Grinch Max Dog Halloween Costume This headpiece and matching collar are the perfect way for your pup to show off their holiday spirit this year. With this costume, they'll be plotting to steal Christmas in no time.
A costume for your 'kitchen helper' Bootique Chef Headpiece for Dogs and Cats Order up! Your pet will be ready to cook in this chef hat, which comes complete with a checkered bandana. It's available in sizes small/medium and large/extra-large.
A headpiece straight out of a fairytale Bootique Unicorn Headpiece for Dogs Your pup will be the star of Halloween night with this unicorn headpiece. With a velcro attachment that secures around the neck, they’ll be strutting their stuff all night long.
Yeehaw! This costume is fit for a good cowboy or girl Bootique Cowboy Headpiece for Dogs Saddle up your partner in crime with a costume perfect for the Wild West. This headpiece and bandana set with rein in all the smiles this Halloween.
Best front-walking dog Halloween costumes
A transformative costume your dog can really sink their teeth into Frisco Werewolf Dog Costume Give your pup something to howl about this Halloween. In their front-walking werewolf costume and headpiece, they'll go from lazy dog to menacing werewolf faster than the moon has fully risen.
A costume that captures the personality of your little monster Hyde & Eek! Boutique Monster Dog Costume This costume isn't exactly scary, but it'll do your beastly bestie justice. With a front-walking suit covered in green fur and a headpiece equipped with three eyes, fangs, and iridescent horns, they probably won't even try to hide under the bed. Probably.
A costume worthy of Dorothy's crew Frisco Front Walking Scarecrow Dog & Cat Costume Whether your dog will be trotting down the yellow brick road or scaring off murders of crows this Halloween, this scarecrow costume is just the ticket. In their field-distressed front-walking top and pointy "straw" hat, they'll need just one thing to complete the look: a brain.
A costume from out of this world Frisco Front Walking Alien Dog and Cat Costume Your pup can fly around the galaxy (or the neighborhood) with this cosmic costume that fits extraterrestrial pups weighing up to 85 pounds.
An official team uniform for hitting the gridiron Modern Hero NFL Running Dog Costume Whether your dog is a natural quarterback or a more likely candidate for water boy, they'll look the part in their football uniform. The official NFL merch has a pair of stuffed arms for throwing perfect spirals and a detachable helmet to protect their noggin. Choose from 14 pro teams.
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Shoshi Parks is a contributor for Insider Reviews, where she tests and writes about products for dogs and cats. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and certified separation anxiety trainer (CSAT) with a decade of experience. She is the owner of Modern Hound Dog Training in California's Bay Area and a former instructor at the San Francisco SPCA. Shoshi also holds a doctorate in anthropology and writes about travel, history, and food for a variety of publications. Her work on pets and other topics has appeared at Rover, NPR, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, Afar, K9 of Mine, and elsewhere. Read more Read less
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