Pumpkin Dog Costumes: Where To Find Them Plus DIY Tips And Dress-Up Ideas
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Halloween isn’t the only time of year to dress up your dog! There are many other celebrations and opportunities to break out the dog costumes or even dress up together. For example, did you know January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day?
Are you headed to a Cosplay festival? Why leave Sparky behind when there are countless dog costume ideas to compliment that great outfit you perfected! Is your favorite sports team playing? Of course, dogs want to fit in with their own jersey.
Are you hosting a kid’s birthday party? Sparky can match the theme with his own birthday outfit. Christmas, Fourth of July, the Olympics, there are countless opportunities for your dog to show off his doggie costume wardrobe.
Perhaps the most important part of helping your dog love his costume is to make sure it fits properly. It should allow your dog to move all four legs, their head, and tail naturally and freely.
What are the best pumpkin costumes for dogs?
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Check out our top picks to dress your pup like a pumpkin.
Frisco Pumpkin Dog Costume
Head to the pumpkin patch with your little “paw-kin”! This is a two-piece costume that includes a stuffed pumpkin body with a green leaf collar and a fun little pumpkin stem cap!
Whether you are going trick-or-treating or hosting the fall festival party of the century, this doggie pumpkin costume is a must! Fido will be the best-dressed pup in the neighborhood.
Frisco uses high-quality, durable fabrics, so their costumes will last season after season. This outfit is adjustable so everything fits comfortably. It has two Velcro straps to make it easy to dress even wiggly pups. The fuzzy Velcro straps and chinstraps are designed for maximum comfort and to prevent chafing. There is even a hole for a leash.
There are several sizes available to accommodate most sized dogs (and even cats). For the best fit measure your dog carefully and reference the sizing chart to select the best size.
Customers appreciate how well this costume is made and how easy it is to put on and adjust. Most customers report that their dogs happily wear this costume. However, don’t leave your dog unattended or allow Fido to chew on this costume; small parts may become a choking hazard.
Some dogs do not enjoy wearing the headband hat but the costume looks just as good with or without the stem hat.
Frisco Pumpkin Patch Cutie Dog & Cat Dress
This super cute dress, with screenprinted, Halloween-themed artwork, is easy to slip-on .It goes over your pet’s head and has a comfy, secure fit. It comes with a tulle skirt with an adorable pumpkin pattern. It’s available in six sizes so you can find the right fit for your pet, no matter their breed or size. Whether you’re headed to a Halloween party, trick or treating, or straight to the pumpkin patch, this is an adorable choice. Make sure that you measure your pet to get the right size so that it fits and is comfortable.
Frisco Jack O’ Lantern Dog & Cat PJ
These adorable dog and cat pj’s are made with a soft, lightweight cotton-poly blend. They’re easy to put on and take off with a slip-on design and ribbed, comfortable sleeves. These don’t have to just function as pj’s, though. They would make an adorable costume, and might even work better than a traditional costume because they aren’t cumbersome or bulky to wear or move in. They’re available in six sizes for pets of all sizes to get in the spirit, no matter their breed. Another great perk of these seasonal jammies is that they can help limit excess shed and dander around your house, keeping it trapped inside and off your couch, bed and carpet. Whether you just want something cute and comfy for your dog to wear, or you want them to be dressed for the holiday but still comfortable and able to move, these are a great choice.
Handmade Crochet Dog Costume
This made-to-order pumpkin costume can come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate every pooch great and small. Each one is hand crocheted with love and care using medium weight acrylic yarn.
The benefit of this adorable costume is that Sparky can wear it as a costume on Halloween or as an everyday sweater during cool autumn walks. It comes in a wide variety of sizes from extra, extra small (0-3 lbs.) for the tiniest miniatures and puppies) to extra extra large (75+ lbs.) for your big furry friends like American Bulldogs, Great Danes, and Mastiffs.
The benefit of ordering a custom-made dog costume is that you can make special requests to ensure the costume fits properly. Customers are raving about how easy it is to dress and undress their pups and how great the costumes look on all sizes and breeds of dog.
Purchasing a custom crocheted pumpkin dog costume nearly eliminates the concerns about fit and customers appreciate that the pattern can accommodate some special needs, like wider leg holes or different neck sizes to make sure your four-legged baby is warm, comfortable, safe, and fashionable.
KASQA Funny Carrying Pumpkin Costume
This adorable costume is designed to look like two people carrying a large pumpkin. The front makes your dog look like he’s wearing a smart little suit jacket and helping a girl (the rear part of the costume) carry a large pumpkin in the torso. Everyone will get a laugh out of this great little cosplay dog costume.
Whether you are aiming to take home “best in show” at the local dog costume show, add a hilarious touch to your Halloween party, this fantastic dog costume covers all the bases.
It comes in a number of sizes to accommodate most breeds. KASQA uses pet-friendly, soft, velvet material and 100% polyester fiberfill that adds extra warmth for cold weather climates.
The stuffing can be removed so the costume is machine washable and customers report that this costume is well made and durable. This costume does run small. Make sure to especially measure your pup’s back to ensure the costume is long enough. Many customers report needing to size up at least one or two sizes to find the right fit for their dogs. Also be aware that, because of the stuffing around the torso, this costume might be too hot for dogs living in warm climates.
DroolingDog Halloween Pumpkin Head Dog Costume
This stylish little jack-o-lantern dog costume will turn your pup into the cutest little pumpkin! It is a simple design for the pickier dogs in your family. It is made of warm, soft, T/C fabric and fits like a doggie t-shirt. Bright orange and black fabric on the body make the smiling jack-o-lantern face and green ribbing along the neck, arms, and torso add a festive finish.
Puppies love that this shirt-style costume will keep them warm in fall weather without being too heavy or thick. Customers appreciate that this dog costume is either hand-washable or machine wash it in the gentle cycle.
This costume is specifically sized for small dogs between 3 and 5 lbs. (like Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, or Yorkshire Terriers). Many customers report that this dog costume runs small. Make sure to measure Fido to ensure the perfect fit. Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the costume and your pet for the proper fit. If your pooch measures between sizes, choose the larger size.
The majority of customer feedback is that the costume is soft, well made and adorable. This costume requires less supervision while your pooch is wearing it since there are no sequence or other embellishments sewn on.
NACOCO Dog Pumpkin Pet Sweater
For the stylish dressers in our K-9 community we have this fashionable pumpkin dog costume sweater. It’s the perfect blend of style and Halloween festivity. It’s perfect for every occasion throughout the fall season.
This sweater comes in a number of sizes to suit all dogs from tiny Chihuahuas to German Shepherds. Made of acrylic fibers, it is warm and cozy for your dog. It has some stretch to make it comfortable for your dog and ensure it is easy to put on or off.
The sweater design does not have sleeves, just armholes, which makes it easier to dress your dog. It washes well and tolerates a tumble dry on low without any trouble.
Most customers report that even their picky dogs will wear this sweater comfortably, however, because it is a knit sweater design it tends to show wear or begin to unravel if your dog likes to play rough in it. This sweater is more for the occasions where everyone looks nice and behaves themselves.
Four Accessories To Complete The Pumpkin Look
Is your dog’s pumpkin costume missing something? Consider this “must have” accessories.
Pumpkin Add-On Dog Collar Accessory
This sparkly little clip on pumpkin adds the perfect amount of seasonal pizzazz to your dog’s coller. Add it to any dog collar to complete your Halloween or autumn theme.
Each glitter pumpkin is about 1.5 inches tall and wide and made with felt, glitter, elastic, and Velcro. This clip-on pumpkin is not made for rough-and-tumble play, nor would you want to leave a particularly chewy pooch unattended as they might remove and chew on the accessory. But it’s perfect for dressing up, walks, parties, and other special outings.
The best part is this accessory is removable so you can use it with multiple collars! Swap the accessories out to match each outfit or season.
HBuir Headwear Pumpkin Dog Hat
Add some sparkle to Fido’s pumpkin ensemble with this festive little pumpkin hat. This dog accessory is made with soft felt fabrics that won’t irritate even sensitive skin. The shiny sequence makes the pumpkin sparkle and the wide brim design keeps the hat in place easier. The happy jack-o-lantern face is the perfect touch.
An adjustable chinstrap is made to fit most small and medium sized dogs (and cats, too). Make sure to measure your dog’s head to This dog hat is perfect for any autumn adventure from a trip to the pumpkin patch to your Trick-Or-Treat event.
The Great Pumpkin Pet Bandana
This reversible pet bandana allows you to choose between two pumpkin-themed designs to dress up your dog for all the fall-themed festivities. It is made with durable, washable cotton fabric and a leather label.
The Great Pumpkin bandana comes in a variety of sizes and accommodates dogs of all shapes and sizes. Make sure to measure the circumference of your dog’s neck and add 4-6 inches for tying the bandana.
The perk of this accessory is that it’s rough-and-tumble ready so wear it to the dog park, around the house, or playing fetch in the back yard before the trick-or-treaters arrive.
Mini Pumpkins Bowtie
Every handsome pup should own a bowtie! This pumpkin themed bowtie is the perfect touch to any dapper pumpkin-themed costume. Each bowtie is hand sewn with elastic, 100% cotton, and interfacing to make sure the bowtie stays crisp.
Make sure all your dogs are dapper because it comes in a variety of sizes and slides easily onto his collar with two elastic bands. No need to worry about measuring your dog’s neck; just measure the collar thickness!
Most dogs will probably not even notice the bowtie is on if they wear a collar regularly. However, this bowtie probably won’t survive a chewing session, so it’s best to supervise your dog while he’s sporting it.
DIY Pumpkin Dog Costume: How To Make It At Home Yourself
If you are especially crafty or feeling adventurous you can try making your own pumpkin dog costume. There are a number of patterns and How-To guides online for cute, handmade pumpkin dog costumes and autumn-themed accessories.
Here is a simple pattern for a jack-o-lantern costume that is easy to make and available in six different sizes!
Start by downloading the pattern and cutting out all the pieces (don’t forget to cut the coat portion with the fabric folded in half so you’ll have a full-sized coat when you unfold the piece). The PDF patterns have good instructions on how to fold the fabric for cutting.
Next, sew the two hood pieces together and sew the hood to the main body of the coat. Then, sew the green leaves and brown stem together and attach them to the hood. You can be creative about where you place the leaves and stem.
The last step is to sew the jack-o-lantern face pieces to the back of the coat and attach two strips of fabric to tie the coat around your dog’s neck. You might also choose to use Velcro instead of a tie, if you like.
Pumpkin Dog Costume Ideas From Around The Internet
More Ideas for Multi-Dog Families
When it comes to dressing up for Halloween and pumpkin-themed gatherings, we say the more the merrier! Here are a few ideas to dress up your dogs to match or get your friends in on the fun.
- Pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin
- A pumpkin and a farmer
- The Great Pumpkin and Charlie Brown
Final Thoughts
Whether are heading for a family outing to an autumn festival or getting into the Halloween spirit, don’t leave the dog out of the costume fun! Whether you hand-make a dog pumpkin costume or purchase one, there’s always a good occasion to break out the pumpkin dog costumes and accessories to keep everyone in the seasonal spirit.
