For dogs and cats
Dog Halloween costume ideas, plus 3 looks to try on your pet
Twelve dog Halloween costume ideas for inspiration, plus three ready-made pet looks you can try on a photo of your own dog (or cat) before you buy, sew or wrestle anyone into a costume.
- 1 free look
- Packs from $9.90
- No subscription
Preview a costume on your pet
1. Upload a photo
2. Choose a look
A soft knitted pumpkin hat and a leaf collar.
3. Try it on
Upload a photo first.
Pet Halloween costume ideas you can preview
Three pet looks that keep the breed, face, fur color and markings, so the result is clearly your animal.
Preview a costume in three steps
- 1
Upload a photo
Use a clear, well-lit photo where faces (or your pet) fill a good part of the frame.
- 2
Pick a look
Choose a pet look. Pumpkin Pet suits almost every dog; Little Witch Cat is made for cats.
- 3
Download
Your image is ready in about 20 seconds. Save it, share it, or try another look.
12 easy dog Halloween costume ideas
Simple, original dog Halloween costume ideas for inspiration. Each one can be built from things at home or a few craft-store pieces. None of them need a licensed character.
- 01
Pumpkin patch pup
A knitted orange hat with a green stem and a collar of felt leaves. Easy to wear, great for small dogs.
- 02
Little lion
A fluffy yarn mane on a headband turns any golden dog into a gentle lion. Add a tiny bow tie for photos.
- 03
Hot dog
A soft bun-shaped vest with a stripe of mustard felt. Classic for dachshunds, funny on big dogs.
- 04
Friendly ghost
A light white sheet cut short with wide eye holes and no trailing fabric, so your dog can walk and see.
- 05
Spider walker
Four plush legs stitched to a harness give your dog eight legs. Spooky without being scary.
- 06
Glowing dino
A plush hood with soft spikes and a few battery fairy lights. Keep the face fully open.
- 07
Mail carrier
A blue cap and a tiny satchel of letters. Bonus points if your dog barks at the mail every day.
- 08
Bumblebee
A striped yellow-and-black sweater with two felt wings. Works for dogs of every size.
- 09
Barnyard sheep
Cotton-ball wool glued onto an old fleece vest. Perfect for curly or fluffy coats.
- 10
Pirate pup
A striped bandana, a felt eye patch on the collar instead of the face, and a tiny cardboard sword.
- 11
Starry wizard
A pointed hat with paper stars and a short cape. Make it a pair with a matching wizard owner.
- 12
Taco night
A folded yellow felt shell with lettuce and tomato trim, worn like a saddle.
Cat Halloween costume ideas
Cats rarely tolerate a full suit, so keep it small: a tiny witch hat, a short star cape, a lion mane collar or a bat-wing harness. Previewing the look first saves you a scratched arm.
Make a Halloween pet photo without the struggle
Use a calm photo
- A sharp shot of your pet sitting still, eyes visible, works better than an action shot.
Get down low
- Photos taken at pet eye level look like portraits, not snapshots from above.
Keep it comfy
- If you dress your pet for real, choose loose fabric, no tight elastic, and nothing over the eyes or nose.
Share the preview
- Show family the preview and vote on a costume before anyone buys one.
Pricing and your pet photo
- One free look for every new account after you sign in with Google.
- After that, one-off packs start at $9.90 for 10 looks. No subscription needed.
- Your results stay in your account for 30 days, then they are deleted.
- Your photo is only used to make your image. It is never shown in a public gallery.
Questions about dog Halloween costume ideas
Can I preview dog Halloween costume ideas on my own dog?
The three pet looks on this page (Pumpkin Pet, Little Witch Cat and Glow Dino) work on a photo of your own dog and are ready in about 20 seconds. The list of 12 ideas is for inspiration.
Does it work for cats?
Yes. The pet looks work for cats too; Little Witch Cat was made with cats in mind.
Will it change my dog's breed or markings?
No. Each pet look is told to keep the breed, face, fur color, markings and eye color, so the result still looks like your dog.
Can I put two pets in one photo?
Yes, the same number of animals in the photo stays in the result. A clear photo where both faces are visible works best.
Is it free?
Every new account gets 1 free look after Google sign-in. After that, packs start at $9.90 for 10 looks, with no subscription.
Are any of these licensed character costumes?
No. All of these dog Halloween costume ideas are original, so there are no movie or cartoon characters.