{"id":5956,"date":"2025-09-21T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/?p=5956"},"modified":"2025-09-17T13:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:10:38","slug":"halloween-dog-costumes-under-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/pets\/dogs\/halloween-dog-costumes-under-35\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Halloween Costumes For Dogs Under $35 That Are Fluffin’ Hilarious"},"content":{"rendered":"

Along with scary movies and costume parties, one of the best parts of Halloween is seeing a dog in costume. I mean, is there anything cuter than a pit bull dressed as a bat or a dachshund dressed as a hot dog? And while it’s no easy task to keep your pup in a costume (I know this from experience!), there are so many fun, inexpensive options. From princesses<\/a> to Chucky dolls<\/a>, there’s something for every pup.<\/p>

That way, if they end up ripping the outfit off before trick-or-treaters arrive, you won’t have spent too much on it. So check out my top 10 favorite options for under $35. They’re truly spook-tacular.<\/p>

10 Dog Halloween Costumes Under $35<\/h2>
  1. USPS<\/strong>: Mail’s here! Dress up your dog in a USPS mail carrier costume<\/a> for the ultimate delivery. It comes with a hat and mailman outfit with “arms” that hold a package. Just don’t forget your stamps!<\/li>
  2. Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog<\/strong>: This Elvis Presley costume<\/a> will absolutely transform your hound dog into the King of Rock and Roll. Feed their front legs through the bottom “pant legs” to give them “human arms.” That way, they won’t drop the mic.<\/li>
  3. Pure Evil<\/strong>: Put your fur baby in a Chucky costume<\/a> if you’re going for spooky vibes. With a bright red wig, your pup will be unrecognizable!<\/li>
  4. Easy Peasy<\/strong>: If your dog really doesn’t like wearing clothes, this sunflower costume<\/a> is a simple headband that goes around their neck. They’ll look beyond cute, without any of the effort (or unhappiness).<\/li>
  5. Don’t Have A Cow<\/strong>: This cow costume<\/a> offers a wide range of sizes for breeds of all sizes. Since it comes with just a hood and robe, it seems relatively comfortable (and easy to put on, too!).<\/li>
  6. Holy Pupper<\/strong>: If this pope costume<\/a> isn’t considered a blessing, I really don’t know what is.<\/li>
  7. Your Highness<\/strong>: You already treated your pup like royalty. But this princess costume<\/a> really shows everyone how important they are. With a sparkly tiara and flowing tutu, she’ll look like a real lady.<\/li>
  8. Tourist<\/strong>: Here’s a suggestion: dress up like a tourist alongside your pup for the ultimate couple’s costume. The dog tourist costume<\/a> comes with a Hawaiian shirt, lei and sunglasses, so it’s pretty easy to copy. However, you’ll definitely need a Polaroid camera to top it all off.<\/li>
  9. Elderpup<\/strong>: My, what big ears you have! This grandma costume for large dogs<\/a> turns your fur baby into a sweet old lady (or Little Red Riding Hood’s <\/em>wolf grandmother). Get yourself a red cape, and you have yet another great couples costume.<\/li>
  10. Lamb Chop Love<\/strong>: Halloween is all about dressing up as what you love\u2014so why not dress your dog up as their favorite Lamb Chop toy<\/a>? The costume only comes in XL, which fits dogs 30 to 45 pounds. And with just the pant legs and headpiece, they probably won’t even know they’re wearing it.<\/li> <\/ol> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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