For dogs who dabble in darkness, a classic horror movie look is the perfect fit. If your household is all about the scares and screams of October 31, your dog may need an outfit that does take Halloween a little more seriously. Horror movie hounds Dog dressed as a vampire by Shutterstock. A jaunty little dog walking around with a fake snake, shark, or alligator feasting on his backside is a humorous costume choice that nods to the scary side of Halloween, without taking the fright too seriously. If going as another animal is cute, going as the meal of another animal is even cuter (in a kind of scary way). The food chain Chihuahua in a shark costume by Shutterstock. Expand the net and consider frogs, ducks, and even fish for extra cuteness (although the cutest animal of all will always be the one under the costume). Lions, tigers, and bears are all great choices, but we’re not limited to mammals. It may not be the most obvious costume idea, but turning your dog into another animal will definitely turn heads. Switching species Bulldog dressed as a black cat by Shutterstock. With the right name across his back, your pup can be anyone from LeBron James to Tom Brady (just make sure all your squeak toys are fully inflated). A dog-sized jersey can go a long way into making your pup the MVP of trick or treating. Halloween is the perfect time for sports-obsessed pet parents to show off their team colors. Sports fanatics Dog in a football player costume by Shutterstock. A set of human-like hair on a cute dog head will make your four-legged friend an instant hit this Halloween, but you might end up with a doggie diva on your hands. Not all dogs will wear a wig, but if you’ve got a pup who embraces the long-locked look, consider your costuming opportunities limitless. Wigging out Chihuahua in a wig by Shutterstock. Furry-faced dogs make great Ewoks or Wookiees, while smaller dogs are perfect for the role of wise old Yoda. These aren’t the dogs you’re looking for - or are they? Costumes from the Star Wars universe are universally popular and can be tailored to different breeds. In a dog park far, far away Boston Terriers Grover and Pippin dressed as Princess Leia and Yoda, respectively. Superheroes are taking over the pop culture world, and our dogs are not immune to their super influence! Help your pooch channel his inner Avenger, Spiderman, or Superman this year, and you’ll get more compliments on his suit than Tony Stark gets on his. This Halloween, it might seem like Iron Man, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk have stepped off the big screen and into the dog park. Super pups Dog dressed as a superhero by Shutterstock. Your bugged-out pup could end up going viral faster than you can sing “Spider Dog, Spider Dog.” 3. These adorable arachnid impostors are known to do well on YouTube, so keep your camera handy. Recent Halloweens have seen the humble but scary spider climb the waterspout of popularity when it comes to dog costumes. Why not dress your puppy as a pumpkin or a banana? If you want to add a little international flair to your canine costume menu, tacos and pasta are equally appetizing outfit ideas. The hot dog suit is an adorable play on words and works so well for those wiener-shaped Dachshunds, but our pups aren’t limited to Frankenfurters if they want to go as food this Halloween. The canine as a hot dog is a Halloween classic - and for good reason. Hot dogs and produce puppies Dachshund dressed as a hot dog by Shutterstock. Here are 10 awesome dog costumes that will have your pup howling with Halloween delight - and none of them involve cutting holes in a sheet. Dressing up your pup can help incorporate him into all the fun (without the sugar rush), and, luckily, there are just as many options for dogs as there are for people. Halloween is a frightful night of fun and fantasy, and our dogs don’t want to be left out. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home. Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our October/November issue.
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