When it comes time to put together your Halloween [1] costume this October, don't forget to include your dog! There are plenty of ways to coordinate your costume with your pup [2], but why not look to the silver screen and use movie star dogs as your inspiration? We pulled together a handful of human-and-dog teams from the movies to get your creative juices flowing for your next Halloween celebration.
Legally Blonde — Elle Woods and Bruiser
What you need for your costume: Any pink outfit will do. You also need a winning smile.
What your dog needs: A matching pink outfit, of course.
The Wizard of Oz — Dorothy and Toto
What you need for your costume: To pull off the part of Dorothy, you'll need a white shirt with a blue dress over it, your hair in pigtails, and the iconic ruby slippers.
What your dog needs: Your dog needs no costume for this, and if you can fit him into a basket, you're basically all set.
Up — Carl and/or Russell and Dug
What you need for your costume: If you're dressing up as Carl, you need a button-down with trousers, a cardigan, a bow tie, square glasses, and a cane. For Russell, a standard scout uniform — complete with sash and badges — will work.
What your dog needs: A collar that lights up.
Scooby-Doo — Shaggy and Scooby
What you need for your costume: A green t-shirt and brown pants. Bonus points for some scruffy facial hair.
What your dog needs: A blue collar.
101 Dalmatians — Cruella de Vil and the Dalmatians
What you need for your costume: Your favorite LBD, a faux-fur coat, elbow-length gloves, and superhigh heels. Don't forget her signature black and white hair, also.
What your dog needs: If he doesn't already have them, he definitely needs some spots.
Anchorman — Ron Burgundy and Baxter
What you need for your costume: Your smartest '70s-style suit and a wicked mustache.
What your dog needs: Other than an undying loyalty for your antics, absolutely nothing.