Dog Halloween costumes are a surprisingly popular seasonal item. Enough people want to let their dog have fun with the festivities that there are entire stores filled with these quaint costumes.
The most important part of finding dog Halloween costumes is paying attention to safety and comfort issues. The most important part of dressing a dog in a Halloween costume is having a dog with exceptional patience and a very laid back manner.
Costume Don'ts
As a general rule, pet owners should avoid dressing their dog in any costume that covers the face, ears or feet. If the costume covers the dog's face, it will hinder breathing, sight and probably annoy the animal.
If the costume covers the ears it hinders hearing and is sometimes painful. If the costume covers the feet it reduces the dog's natural traction, sending them sliding all over the place.
You should also never use big dog costumes as small dog Halloween costumes. Remember that a bulldog can take more weight on their back than a Chihuahua can. The fabric may seem light to you, but could injure a small pet.
Costume Do's
Always use some sort of collar decoration for the costume, since most dogs are already used to wearing a collar around their neck. This will be the easiest places to put decorations, and the area the dog will most likely not mind being decorated.
The second best spot for a dog costume is on the back. A simple garment that covers the back, but not the belly or legs, of the dog will be the most comfortable style.
Costume Idea
Dress your dog in some wedding garb for an adorable look. Female dogs can wear a veil and a wedding dress styled cape. Male dogs can wear a bow tie and a doggy top hat! There are even black vests or tuxedo coats for dogs, a perfect garment piece for a groom.
A red and yellow plastic fireman's coat and hat looks good on more than just Dalmatians. Use some aluminum foil and markers to make a matching badge, complete with the dog's name
If you're looking for something more stylish, you still have several choices. A leather biker's coat, a pimp's hat and wide-lapelled jacket, a fake leopard-skin debutante's coat or a ballerina's tutu are just a few samples of the many possibilities.
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