Earlier this year, my family adopted a rescue dog and we have quickly become that weird family that dresses up the dog and the kids in matching Halloween costumes. My family is smitten with our furry new addition and really want to include him in the fun. It’s funny – before we got our dog, we focused all of our attention on fun Halloween costumes for the kids. We have now shifted our focus to finding Halloween costumes for the dog, too.
Whether you’re trying to be spooky or just plain silly, I’ve found some dog and kid halloween costumes ideas that take couple costumes to the next level. Some are store bought, some are DIY and all of them prove that dogs are really a kid’s best friend. If you’re thinking of dressing up both your dog and your kiddo this Halloween, look no further for inspiration.
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Dog and Kid Halloween Costumes
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Circus Ringleader and Lion
Halloween costumes don't get any cuter than a ringmaster and her lion. These doggie lion mane costumes can be found all over the internet and are even available for little dogs too.
Source: Brooke Kelly Photography
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The Fox and the Hound
Recreate the lovable story of the Fox and the Hound with a fox jacket (available all over Esty) and your dog (hound dog optional).
Source: Jinky Art
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Batman and Robin
Transform your rescue pup and his trusty sidekicks into superheroes. Sometimes store-bought costumes are the way to go.
Source: Carter and Toby
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Garden Gang
This costume idea will have the whole family buzzing. Seriously, a flower, bee, and a gnome - too cute and funny.
Source: The Little Sloth
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Alice and Friends
Down the rabbit hole you go with this Alice in Wonderland theme! Make your pup the white rabbit with fluffy ears and all.
Source: Everyday Savvy
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Surfer Girl and Shark
How adorable and easy is this shark and surfer costume. All you need is to dress your child up in a bathing suit, make a chomped surfboard and connect a fin to your favorite pup.
Source: Wear Wag Repeat
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Farm Animals
This brings new meaning to "funny farm"! Here are some store-bought Halloween costumes that will help ‘em play the part.
Source: House of Turquoise
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K9 Cop and Robber
Cops and robbers anyone? This is a pretty DIY costume duo that you can come up with using things you already own.
Source: Lolly Jane
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Paw Patrol
Get the whole gang in on the action and form a family Paw Patrol. DIY Danielle gives step by step instructions on how to make your own handmade costumes for the whole pack.
Source: DIY Danielle
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Dorothy and The Cowardly Lion
Everyone loves a classic. Dress up your BFF in a lion mane and your little girl in a blue dress and red shoes. Not only is it easy, it’s adorable.
Source: Wear Wag Repeat
