Pumpkins aren’t on porches yet, but Gilbert the Basset Hound is already in full Halloween mode. In his latest Instagram video, this long-eared charmer is already knee-deep in costumes, testing out everything from feathers to stripes to spooky sheets.
The Instagram Reel kicks off with Gilbert sprawled on the couch, his famously soulful eyes locked on the camera as if he’s saying, “Get ready, I’ve got options.” Each outfit highlights a different side of him, and the slow pace of his breed makes the whole fashion show even funnier. By the end, you’re left wondering how his mom will ever pick just one.
Basset Hound shows off potential Halloween costumes in viral video
It didn’t take long for the clip to spread, and more than 9K likes later, Gilbert’s fans are still debating which outfit suits him best. The caption, written from his point of view, reads: “Help me pick a costume before mom buys the whole Halloween aisle again.” With a lineup this good, it’s not hard to imagine why the pup’s human can’t stop dressing him up.
For Gilbert’s first look, the peacock feathers fan out behind him, giving him a surprisingly grand presence. Then comes the prisoner stripes, and the Basset Hound’s unimpressed face says it all. A bumblebee look brings a flicker of approval, while the mummy costume wraps give him a slightly eerie vibe.
By the time he appears as a lion, you almost expect a roar from the pup. Then, a strawberry outfit with the cutest hull hat adds sweetness to the video of the Basset Hound trying out his Halloween costumes. Finally, we see Gilbert dressed as a ghost. With the sheet draped over him, he looks the part, but clearly scary really isn’t his style.
Fans rushed to the video’s comments section to gush over the Basset Hound and his adorable Halloween costumes. “How is your mom ever going to pick just one?” wrote one. Others swooned over the peacock or the ghost. However, most agreed that Gilbert pulls off every look. With fall around the corner and store aisles brimming with outfits, Gilbert’s mini fashion show feels like the perfect way to kick off spooky season.
