Halloween Dog Costumes: Cute & Fun

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of Halloween dog costumes, focusing on the humor and cuteness associated with dressing dogs in various outfits. Participants share their experiences, opinions, and reactions to different costumes, as well as the implications of pet owners treating their pets like family members.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find certain dog costumes, like the "spider dog," to be particularly amusing and share their laughter over them.
  • Others express concern about the discomfort dogs might feel when dressed in costumes, suggesting that some dogs may not appreciate the outfits.
  • A few participants mention their own dogs and their reactions to costumes, with some dogs being more tolerant than others.
  • There is a recurring theme of viewing pets as family members, with participants sharing anecdotes about celebrating their pets' birthdays and treating them with affection.
  • Some participants question the appropriateness of dressing up pets, suggesting that it may be more for the owner's amusement than the pet's comfort.
  • Several participants share images of their pets in costumes, contributing to the lighthearted nature of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the humor and cuteness of dog costumes, but there is disagreement regarding the potential discomfort for the dogs and the motivations behind dressing them up. The discussion remains unresolved on whether dressing pets is primarily for the pets' enjoyment or the owners'.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their pets' feelings towards costumes, indicating a lack of consensus on whether dogs can feel embarrassed or silly. Additionally, there are varying opinions on the appropriateness of dressing pets in costumes.

Who May Find This Useful

Pet owners, animal lovers, and those interested in humorous pet-related content may find this discussion engaging and relatable.

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These are reall cute.

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Oh come on, that "spider dog" made me spew all over my keyboard! :smile:
 
It must be miserable to be a pug or chihuahua; it seems their owners always insist on dressing them up in goofy clothes or costumes. :smile:
 
Spider dog is seriously funny. The hound with the knife had me laughing too. As long as the humans aren't taking themselves seriously when they dress the animals up, it's all in good humour. If you think Fido looks really sweet as a pirate, then you really have issues. Otherwise, it's a hoot!
 
For some reason, I was expecting to see someone in a Belinda Stronach mask. :rolleyes:

Our neighbour has a 'mutt' (pretty much spaniel-like) that's pure black. I'll see if he'll let me do that spider outfit for her. :biggrin:
 
While the hot dogs are clever, the last one just made me laugh out right... lol.
 
The chihuahua is my favorite too.:smile: :smile:
 
My Corgi, always turns into a mean and scary Dragon!
 
  • #10
Hi, Sweetheart... haven't seen you for a while. If yours is anything like my old Corgi/Sheltie cross, it's the perfect shape for a dragon. One foot tall at the head when standing on 4 legs, and three feet tall sitting up like a gopher.
 
  • #11
My sister has a corgi that has the right personality to be a dragon, but I think he'd chew up any costume you try to put on him. :biggrin:
 
  • #12
Haha those are actually really cute, I feel bad for the dogs though they must feel so silly lol
 
  • #13
Naw, dogs aren't nearly smart enough to feel silly about anything. A cat, on the other hand, would shred you if you tried to do something like that to it.
 
  • #14
http://home.comcast.net/~integral50/Ricochet/bear_hat.JPG

Getting Little Bear ready for Halloween.
 
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  • #15
Man what a buncha ugly kids... :eek:

That spider outfit is hilarious, I got to save some of these pics. :biggrin:

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  • #16
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Zoie, the lion.

She hates that thing - I think I need to cut some ear holes in it.

We also found some puppy boots (literally boots made to look like puppies) for her at a thrift store. Watching her try to walk without any of her feet touching the ground was pretty funny. She gets rid of those things pretty quick.
 
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  • #17
Integral said:
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Are those your wife's talons in the background? :eek:
No wonder you have grey hair.
 
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  • #18
Danger said:
Naw, dogs aren't nearly smart enough to feel silly about anything. A cat, on the other hand, would shred you if you tried to do something like that to it.

Lol we had a husky/wolf cross we used to dress up in t'shirts, shorts, and socks and that dog would get the most tortured look on its face you've ever seen.
 
  • #19
I'm just trying to envision what would happen if I even tried putting something like that on Ember. She puts up enough of a fuss with a collar or harness (I'm working on harness training her so she only needs to be in a carrier while actually in the car since she's not so happy with being carried around in it). I have gotten her past the stage of attacking the harness and wriggling out of the whole thing and onto the stage of lying flat on the floor looking totally humiliated but willing to put up with it long enough to get her treats. I don't think she'd ever talk to me again if I put spider legs on her. :smile:
 
  • #20
Integral said:
http://home.comcast.net/~integral50/Ricochet/bear_hat.JPG

Getting Little Bear ready for Halloween.
Awwwwww, Little Bear was so cute!

Hypatia and BobG, yours are cute too! I never knew PF had so many closet dog dressers. :-p
 
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  • #21
Danger said:
Are those your wife's talons in the background? :eek:
No wonder you have grey hair.

Yeah, when she grows them out they are pretty impressive. Currently she has trimed them back, so now I can sleep with both eyes closed!
 
  • #22
Not a Halloween costume, but I just had to share this. This is my cousin's Christmas card from a couple of years back. Notice the expression on Sparky's face. They bought him a stuffed Shrek Donkey, thinking it was cute, but Sparky didn't have much interest in it, so Jeff "animated" Donkey a bit and made like Donkey was going after Sparky's favorite bone chew-toy. The fact that Donkey was getting attention from Jeff AND going after the favorite toy was too much. Instant enemy! If they leave Donkey where Sparky can get at it, he bites it on the crotch and thrashes the hell out of it. Now you can understand Sparky's expession. Being forced to wear silly horns and pose peacefully with one's sworn enemy would tick me off too.

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  • #24
turbo-1 said:
Not a Halloween costume, but I just had to share this. This is my cousin's Christmas card from a couple of years back. Notice the expression on Sparky's face. They bought him a stuffed Shrek Donkey, thinking it was cute, but Sparky didn't have much interest in it, so Jeff "animated" Donkey a bit and made like Donkey was going after Sparky's favorite bone chew-toy. The fact that Donkey was getting attention from Jeff AND going after the favorite toy was too much. Instant enemy! If they leave Donkey where Sparky can get at it, he bites it on the crotch and thrashes the hell out of it. Now you can understand Sparky's expession. Being forced to wear silly horns and pose peacefully with one's sworn enemy would tick me off too.

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  • #25
This confirms my thought that some people see their pet as a member of the family...
 
  • #26
Its sooo cute! I see my dog as a member of my family she even gets mail sometimes from the beautician and pet shop. And I celebrate her birthday every year and get her presents for her bday and christmas.
 
  • #27
Stevedye56 said:
This confirms my thought that some people see their pet as a member of the family...

Haha mine sure are
 
  • #28
Stevedye56 said:
This confirms my thought that some people see their pet as a member of the family...
Of COURSE they're members of the family! My cat, for example, is a spoiled rotten only child!
 
  • #29
The spider costume and Turbo's contribution are just too funny.
 
  • #30
I can't remember when I've last laughed so hard. I need to get a dog just so I can put Halloween costumes on him.
 

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