Hounds Of Halloween 2008! 45 Incredible Costumed Canines!
Happy Howl-o-ween! It just wouldn’t feel like Fall without a huge post of masquerading pooches! Costuming your canine is becoming more and more popular these days. In almost every city there are Halloween Parades and contests catering exclusively to pets. Are you lacking the creative inspiration for an amazing costume for your pup? Hopefully you’ll find it here! You may even think about bringing your well-behaved pooch out Trick Or Treating!
Take a look at these 45 (yes 45!) fantastically dressed up dogs!
The Headless Horseman:
Poodle Impostor:
“I swear I’m non-shedding!”
Photo by istolethetv
Chi in Spectacles (Winner of our Costumed Canine Photo Contest!):
Elsieta, Owned by Brygida T.
Darth Vader and Princess Leia:
“Will using The Force get us more treats?”
Photo by l0ckergn0me
Chihuahua Eaten By Alligator:
Photo by richmulhern
Count Dogula:
His victim is belly up, trembling with fear!
Photo by xmarine1973
Fried Egg:
Photo by Miro’s Run
Greyhound Mummy (Winner of our Costumed Canine Photo Contest!):
Leopold, owned by Cynthia Rufo
Mexican Wrestler Chihuahua:
Photo by gwen
Maltese Gnome:
Photo by write-pudding
Pit Bull Kitty:
Photo by NiteLynx
iPhone iPup:
Photo by Gregory Hull
Here Comes The Bride (Winner Of Our Costumed Canine Photo Contest!):
Wiggles, Owned by Brygida T.
Swashbuckling Doxie:
Photo by Doxieone
Pinto Pony Chi:
Photo by xena2542
Hannibal Lecter Chihuahua (and the silent lambs!):
“It puts the biscuit in the basket”
Photo by istolethetv
Poodle Panda:
I love the crossed paws!
Photo by victoriafee
Pirate Pug:
The tongue makes me think this pirate may have had too much grog!
Photo by amonick
Very Pink Cocker:
Not sure- but very pink!
Photo by Chris Inside
Frog Dog:
Photo by Doxieone
Lion Lab:
Photo by vmabney
Scottie Skunk:
This Scottish Terrier/Skunk almost looks stuffed!
Photo by istolethetv
Pig In Heaven:
Photo by cagedheat3
Scary Dude With Tiny Mummy Dog:
Photo by mysuspira
French Bulldog Baby:
Photo by istolethetv
Banana Dogs:
Photo by Shirley Two Feathers
Dachshund Batman:
Photo by shutterberry
Santa’s Little Helper:
Photo by aphrodite-in-nyc
Cerberus:
Photo by Aaron Edwards
Corgi Pony:
If looks could kill….
Photo by crows to burnaby
Squinting Mouse:
Photo by IanWhalen
Astronaut Pomeranian:
Photo by girl_onthe_les
Pot Roast Dog:
Photo by istolethetv
Royal Steed:
Photo by caffeineguy
Ricky Ricardo (with Lucy in the background):
Amazing hairdo on Ricky!
Photo by abeanpie
Clowns are Scary! (So are Clown Dogs!):
Photo by alabamleft
Taco Spaniel:
Photo by istolethetv
Biker Dog (Winner Of Our Costumed Canine Photo Contest):
Wobbles, Owned by Brygida T
Westie Chicken:
Photo by jayme_sloan
Carmen Miranda Golden:
Photo by goldenpaws
Pit Bull Prisoner:
Is this pitty trying to make a political statement with this costume?
Photo by Aaron Edwards
Watch Dog:
Photo by Yombe
The Pupparazzi:
Photo by PayPaul
Frenchie Bear:
Photo by solutionsoap
Space Pup:
Photo by istolethetv
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October 15th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Seriously – if I ever saw anyone do that to an animal
1. I would immediatly remove the animal to a safe place
2. Give the idiot a well deserved boot up the rear end
3. ensure they are bought up on charges of cruelty
4. insist they never be allowed to keep any kind of animal again.
totally Disgusting!
October 16th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I LOVE THEM !!!!!! HORAY FOR PEOPLE THAT LOVE ANIMALS (DOGS) BLESSINGS<JUDY
October 16th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
I laughed so hard…
October 17th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
dogs have more fun!!
October 20th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
That Andy guy is an idiot! Obviously he doesn’t know anything about dogs. If a dog doesn’t want to wear something he/she isn’t going to wear it. My dog has two football jerseys and board shorts that he wears when we go out on the boat. He is a skunk for Halloween this year. If he had acted like they were uncomfortable or tried to get it off, I would immediately take it off of him.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I agree Andy is an idiot. These dogs are loved and cared for. Andy needs to go after the guy that chains his dog to a doghouse and just feeds him every day.
October 21st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Ok. Personally, I think Andy is right. You’re deluding yourselves and anthropomorphizing your pets. They aren’t happy about being cute.. that’s you. They don’t think it’s fun to dress up like clowns and motorcyclists.. again, that’s you. It’s not exactly mistreatment, but it’s definitely not fair to force your pets to do something as unnatural as this when it clearly makes them so uncomfortable.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I agree with Anya as well……dogs don’t wear things if they don’t want to. Try putting a cranky Rottie in something like that and see how you fair. Aslong as the dogs aren’t hurt and aren’t fighting to get out than no harm right?
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:30 pm
that gray hound mummy looks more like a dog in the klan
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
If it was animal cruelty then you can bet that the ASPCA wouldn’t let the costumes be sold in stores. I really don’t see any of these dogs as uncomfortable. If they didn’t want to be dressed they would let you know. They love the attention, no matter why they’re getting it. Lighten up Andy and Janet. It’s all in good fun. If this isn’t your speed then why did you look at the pictures?
OK, I feel better now…
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Those Dogs are fab..ou..lous!!!! Andy,silly rabbit tricks are for kids!!! Andy Don’t be a hater, obviously, you must not have any dogs.
October 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
i laughed sssssssssooooooooooooooooo much! this is hilarious!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
i liked the bride one.HERE COMES THE BRIDE!
December 6th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
[sarcasm] Oh, it’s so terrible and cruel to make dogs where clothes because they shouldn’t be forced to be so uncomfortable [/sarcasm]
Let’s not forget that the human race gives pet dogs the most comfortable and easy life possible. If we weren’t around, these dogs would be fighting and hunting to survive like every other animal in the wild. No free food, no vets, no warm house in the winter, etc.
And while I would agree that dressing your dog up on a regular basis is creepy… dressing up for the holidays can be pretty funny
February 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I dress my dogs up all the time… they love it… I love it… everyone who sees us giggles… tell me that isn’t a hot comodity in 21st century America… come see us on my website or look me up on facebook!
June 11th, 2009 at 3:33 am
my god… this is hilarious!
July 14th, 2009 at 11:02 am
honestly if anyone came over and yelled at me for dressing up my dog for halloween and tried to take him away from me, yes you andy, i would probably stab you and im no gansgter. my dog is like my child i love him so much and if anyone tried to take him away from me, i would flip out. like a mother bird protecting her baby chicks, i would never let any harm come to my dog. your the one going after dogs, clearly your not crazy right? god people are so dumb. i think that if you care enough about your dog that you want to dress him up or whatever, then all the power to you. i dont believe that any of these people would let any harm come to their dogs and they are therefore in no way negligent owners. go after people who host dogfights, who let their dogs become emiciated. i watched animal planet the other day and some chick’s dog was so hungry for food that when the dog was finally taken in and given an x-ray, her stomach was full of rocks. sharp rocks in a poor dogs stomach. and this chick had the nerve to say that the dog liked to eat rocks??? yeah, go shove your foot up her ass Andy and leave these people alone if you feel so stongly for the rights of dogs. it would surly be more rewarding. people dont dress up their children or anything right?? its out of love andy, relieze that. some people express it differently than others.
ok as you can see, that clearly pissed me off but other than that, this is hilarious. too freaking funny.
July 24th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I agree with you Kristina. These dogs look like they are having fun. I know if I even try to put a bandana on my dog, he takes it right off. If it is uncomfortable, they’ll let you know. It seems like all of these dogs love the attention so they’ll do whatever the owner does to get that attention. These people obviously love their dogs, or they wouldnt bother show them off to people. I don’t see how this is cruel or mistreatment.
September 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
ok andy what a stupid comment first of all people do it because they love their dogs and want them involved in halloween too. second of all you wouldnt take anyones dog away from them or you would be the cruel one duhh!!! anyway totally hilarious hello puppies!! xD
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
These are hysterical. I personally wouldn’t dress up my dogs, but then again I like my fingers. Andy you are an idiot. These people are not mistreating their dogs, they love them. You must not have pets. My kids put goofy ears on one of our Yellow Labs, and he’s fine with that. The other Yellow Lab that we have wouldn’t let you put anything on him, and that’s because he doesn’t want anything on him. This is all for fun, and it is quite commical. Get a life people that think this is torture.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Loved them all!Alot of immagination.