Everybody knows that a good costume can help to haul in the big candy-loot, but kids aren’t the only ones getting decked out this year. 20 million pet owners are expected to spend about $350 million on their pets this Halloween! If you have a pet that will cooperate with a game of dress-up, here are the top 10 most popular costumes this year based on what’s trending. Come on! Every dog mama and papa will be dressing their pups up for those canine selfies, online photo contests and social media! This is premium time for showing off (wo)man’s best friend dressed up in crazy and often hilarious costumes. Put all the other dog owners to shame with an amazing costume that will make your pup go viral.
Jurassic World was a hit so you know there are going to be lots of dogs running around in prehistoric Halloween costumes! Animal Planet offers us a genuine, learning-experience with the Raptor Dog Costume. This Raptor’s tiny arms wave uselessly in front of him, while sharp teeth frame a precious doggy face, and the raptor’s jaunty tail flips up in the rear. Natural history in motion.
9. Katy Perry “Ruff”
Divas may be a dime a dozen, but the Pup-a-Razzi line of doggy costumes leaves the competition in the dust with this Katy Perry Roar (or Ruff) dog costume. Complete with fake cleavage, revealing jungle mini-dress and over-the-top fashion wig, your good little girl will be a jaw-dropping diva and attract her own dog bone daddy in no time!
8. Star Wars Bantha Dog With Tusken Raider Rider
The Force is going to awaken in your pup with this Star Wars costume. With a new film coming out, you can wave your nerd-banners high with this great Bantha costume (a kind of wooley mammoth from outer space) complete with a Tusken Raider riding on top and that Raider looks ready for battle… or dog bones.
7. Little Red Riding Hound
What fairy-tale-lover could resist this fetching ensemble? Little Red Riding Hood. With just a cloak and bloomers, your little (or big) girl is ready to take on the big, bad wolf and rake in the treats!
6. The King Of The Jungle
Unleash the beast within with this easy to wear, yet very simple lion costume.
5. Bronco Doggie & Cowboy
This cowboy costume is doggone funny. A weathered cowboy hoists his hat in the air as he rides his noble steed. Your little bronco would be the best-in-show at the Halloween rodeo!
4. Great West Highland White Terrier Shark Pup
Sometimes less is more. This shark fin fis tearing up Shark Week and beyond, plus and it’s pretty simple, not a lot of complicated gear to annoy your pup or make it hard to walk around. Get them while they last! I did.
3. Walking Dead Walker Zombie Dog
Now you Walking Dead fans can shuffle along with your own furry little “walker” right by your side! Creepy, exposed brain cap and a tunic that features ultra-gross, decomposing flesh and exposed ribs!
2. Ghostbusters Doggy Style
BAM! There is no school like the old school with a comeback. As you know the new Ghostbusters movie remake starring Kristen Wigg, Melissa McCarthy and others is coming out in 2016 but this costume is flying off of shelves now! I ain’t afraid of no ghost dog!
1. Pope Fur-sis
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
He came, He saw, He Canonized. Here’s a delightful homage to the new Pope. This holy ensemble is in high demand limited availability, so if you can snag one of these, you’ll be truly blessed.
Is your dog dressing up for Halloween? What will s/he be wearing? Photos please!
