Halloween is pretty rough for a pooch, being surrounded by all those treats they can’t touch and pumpkins they can’t pee on. But worst/best of all is probably the costumes, so if you’re gonna dress your dog up for Halloween, we suggest making the most of it with a super funny getup. Chances are, you’re not gonna be able to get them into a costume the other 364 days out of the year, so please put them in one of these ridiculous, ridiculous outfits that have us howling with laughter. And send us pictures. Please send us pictures.
1. Up Pup: We had to kick off this list with the winner of last year’s dog costume contest (seriously, you gotta see the stiff com-pup-tition). (via Brit + Co)
2. Chica the Dogspider: Get inspired to create your own dogspider with the video seen ’round the world. In case you missed it, Chica’s owner dressed her up as a spider and then pranked strangers, and it was HILARIOUS. (via Daily Mail)
3. Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball: This dog came in like a wrecking ball and hit us hard with that goofy grin. (via Apartment Therapy)
4. Gnome: We’ve gotta hand it to this new breed of dog costume that uses two-legged optical illusions. They make it look so real. (via Amanda Zumwalt)
5. Unicorn: This Japanese dog mom crocheted a unicorn mask for her pooch… and now we need one for every dog in America. (via Makezine)
6. Piñata: Is this made out of pup-er mache? (via Refinery 29)
7. Bobsled Team: We see pride, we see power, we see a badass dachshund who don’t take no crap off’a nobody. (via Costume Works)
8. Woof in Sheep’s Clothing: Please tell us that you’re going as Ralph E. Wolf and your friend is Sam Sheepdog, because you need a little lamb. (via Rebel Wag)
9. Cookie Monster: Gotcha, dog! The real Cookie Monster would never be that patient. (via BHG)
10. Lion: All you need is a witch and a wardrobe to make this costume even more amazing. Or a scarecrow and a Tin Man. Or a Rafiki… dang, how will you decide?! (via Instructables)
11. Star Wars: We’ve seen a lot of dog Star Wars costumes in our day, including a Death Star made from a protective neck cone… but this one is even funnier than that. (via Dressed Up Dog)
12. Big Bad Wolf: Grandmother didn’t stand a chance against this sweet, cuddly wolf. (via Costume Works)
13. E.T. Pug: Much like director Steven Spielberg, pugs are very versatile. (via Meek A Kitty)
14. Frida Kahlo: If this was a person dressed up as Frida Kahlo, it’d be super chic and intellectual. But it’s a dog, and it’s hilarious. (via Apartment Therapy)
15. Elvis: Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog… and we’re crying with laughter. (via Refinery 29)
16. Flying Monkeys: Where’s that lion from above? These little mongrels are gonna get him, and the little dogs, too! (via The Tin Man)
18. Nun: Have more than one pooch? Dress them up like Sister Act. (via Lesley World)
19. Oscar the Grouch: The eyebrows are so spot-on. And hey, don’t worry. The dye is made with Kool-Aid. (via Pets Adviser)
20. Tiger: This dog’s costume is better than your dog’s costume. (via Daily Mail)
21. Mad Hatter: Just, LOL. (via Apartment Therapy)
22. Dog Roast: And finally, a dog costume that keeps on giving throughout the year. You can use this one on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (via Refinery29)
What’s the funniest dog costume you’ve ever seen? Share snaps with us at @britandco!
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