Costume Ideas For the Coolest Dogs Only
Halloween isn't just for you, human. Get furry friends in on the costume fun with characters from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and comics. Your pup should be just as geeky as you — so while you're prepping to get your costume in order, transform your canine into Harry Paw-ter, Yod-awg, Dog-tor Who, and more!
— Additional reporting by Michele BirdSource: Getty / Jordan Mansfield
The Lorax
No rhyme could do this face justice.
Thor
Feel the wrath of Mjölnir and shiver in fear, Loki!
Ewok
YES. Star Wars' small, mammaloid bipeds are perfectly re-created in dog form.
Ghostbusters
When a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man's on your back, who you gonna call? The paranormal exterminator service Ghostbusters, obviously!
Ghost Pugster
That other Ghostbuster didn't look so ready for action, bring in the pug!
Superman
He doesn't even need the Superman; this pup's expression is rather heroic. Source: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images
Harry Potter
Pipe cleaners to make Harry's signature glasses and thunderbolt scar? Genius!
Superman
Up, up, and away, Kal-El!
Master Jedi
May the force be with you, sad pug.
K-9
Of course! The best costume for a dog? A robotic dog! This one's K-9 from Doctor Who. Source: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images
Princess Leia
Betty, a Teacup Chihuahua, makes a gorgeous Princess Leia. Source: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images
Darth Vader
Come to the dark side! Source: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images
Spiderman
Spiderdog, with his enhanced physiology, can swing from building to building with ease and scale the sides of skyscrapers without a hitch.
TARDIS
Innocuous on the outside, bigger on the inside — yep, sounds just like this eager-eyed Maltese dressed as a TARDIS from Doctor Who.
Wonder Woman
The Amazonian crown and sparkly tutu are perfection.
Wonder Woman
Tink, tink! This Wonder Woman outfit comes complete with bulletproof silver bracelets. Dog concerned for the well-being of Earth sold separately.
Gryffindor
Another view of this magical pup in full Gryffindor garb.
Fourth Doctor and TARDIS
This is a Dog-tor Who costume you can actually make! User lancmaltby has a step-by-step guide over at Instructables.
Captain America
Captain America, the first Avenger, here to spread patriotism and save the day.
Angry Birds
Defeat the evil green pigs with the angriest bird-dog of them all.
Leeloo
The only thing better than Milla Jovovich as Leeloo from The Fifth Element is Harry the pug as Leeloo. Source: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images
Robin
Batman's partner in crime fighting is all suited up for action.
Chewbacca and Yoda
Some of Star Wars' bravest combatants, Chewie and Yo-dawg, will take on the galaxy together.
Batman, Robin, and Catwoman
The gang's all here to defeat the villains of Gotham City.
Batman
Every Batdog needs a Batdog-sized Batmobile.