Dog Halloween Costumes: My Favorites This Yearby Courtney Mroch | More from this Blogger 05 Oct 2007 03:11 PM
Handsome Super Murph I love Halloween. I love dressing up, and I love seeing others dressed up. I'd love to dress Murph up, but he only let me do it one time. I never bought him another costume because (a) he truly wasn't happy (refer to pic below) and I didn't want to torture him again, and (b) he tore up the costume racing around like a crazy dog in the backyard. No sense wasting money on something he won't like and will likely destroy.
Unhappy Super Murph Darn. Because I always find the cutest costumes I'd just love to get him. For instance... The Lighter Side • Redneck Dog Costume: Comes with flannel shirt and "built-in beer belly" and is intended for larger dogs. My only concern is a pooch might get too hot in this with all that padding in front. Care-A-Lot Pet Supply • Ballerina and Superhero: These caught my eye not because they're so cute, but because they're under $10 and aren't complicated. (They are cute, don't get me wrong, but they're not as elaborate as some.) These two are perfect for a studly boy dog or girly girl dog because they're not cumbersome to put on, and they won't be cumbersome for the pet to walk around in. (Meaning, no sleeves. Murph's super dog costume had sleeves and he hated them. But he might not object to this version...) Doctors Foster and Smith • Zorro: This one's elaborate and might not be too easy for pooch to walk around in, but it is cute. Comes with a hat, cape, gloves (slung around the neck), and boots (that's the part that looks cumbersome). • Wizard of Oz Dorothy and Scarecrow: These are over the top with the headgear. I've never had a dog that liked anything on his head, but for any dog who would tolerate such nonsense these costumes are just too cute. • Halloween Bandanas - "Creature of the Night" and "Does Tricks for Treats": This might comprise Murph's costume this year and for years to come since he doesn't object to things tied around his neck. For $3 each, I might even buy him one of each. He is a freaky creature of the night and also knows how to do tricks that'll net him treats. Dog.com • Prison Dog: Basic black and white stripes, and again a headpiece (that's says "Bad Dog" -adorable!), but it caught my eye because it's another one under $10 and reminded me of one of Murph's theme songs. • King of the Hound Dogs: This one also reminded me of my bluetick coonhound. He'd take one look at it and run faster than he does when we say "Bath." Related Articles Dressing Your Pets for Halloween Learn more about Courtney Mroch  Courtney Mroch is a wife, a proud pet parent, and a writer. She's been with her husband, high school sweetheart Wayne Pryor, over 20 years, married 11 of those. She's "mom" to Mr. Meow, a.k. Relevantpets tags User Comments  QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA (60086) 05 Oct 2007 10:11 PMSounds like you have some great ideas for Trick or Treating or autumn festivals with your pet!  Michele Cheplic (37339) 07 Oct 2007 06:15 AMCourtney whenever I see the pet costumes at the store I think of you. The other day my daughter asked if we could buy one of them for her stuffed pups.  Courtney Mroch (9169) 07 Oct 2007 03:15 PMGosh, thanks to both of you for leaving such nice comments! And Michele, the stuff you share about your daughter always makes me smile. I'm confident if she ever got to meet Murphy, her and him would be instant buddies. She sounds like just his kind of gal...one who would pay him 100% attention! Community Tags dogs, halloween, pet costumes Discuss this article
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