To make less work for yourself, you will want a costume that is simple to put on your dog. Velcro closures do simplify the process, but some have too long a belly seam for male dogs. For this reason, tabs may be a better choice for your male dog.

It makes no difference whether your dog weighs two pounds or two hundred, it is only important that your baby likes to get dressed. There are some dogs that just do not like to get dressed up. Others think it is just the thing for a holiday party.

If you have ever been to a doggie Halloween costume party you have probably seen costumes of many varieties. The traditional to the most unlikely, all will be evident at these events. Every dachshund owner has the thought of dressing their pooch as a hot dog. It is cute, but predictable. Perhaps for a change you may decide to dress them up as hamburgers. Hamburger costumes are available and it will show how creative you are.

Maybe that 160 pound mastiff can go as a ballerina. Now that would be a show stopper for sure. It all depends on the demeanor of your dog. If your dog is one that objects to having a collar placed around the neck, it probably won't want to be dressed in anything other than the collar when you go to a party.

Dogs do have feelings. Some like the revelry associated with dress-up parties and some do not. It depends on their tolerance. If they will let you put a hat or a pair of sunglasses on them, this may be as far as they let you go. Others will allow the dress, but will not let you touch the head. You know your dog best and should judge your outfit on what is going to be most comfortable for your dog.

Little dogs can be just about anything you would like them to be and be cute. A dog that is easy to dress will probably strut their stuff when they get to the party. Boots and shoes may not go well on your dog. If you have ever seen the awkward gait that a dog with boots has, you will understand. It appears they are trying to step out of a mud puddle with every step. Perhaps you should to stop at the costume level.

If you are planning on hosting a Halloween party for your dogs friends, you may want to put a theme to it. Selecting fairy tales is always popular. The female dogs can come as Cinderella or Alice in Wonderland. The boys can come as Prince Charming or the mad hatter. Most of the other fairy tales have costumes available as well. From Little Red Riding Hood to Batman, someone has already thought of it.

A quick search on the internet will show all of the fairy tale or other costumes that are available today. Watch your prices and your shipping costs. There are times when you can visit a local pet store and possibly pay a little more, but come out ahead, due to the shipping. If there is a must have costume though, it may not be available at the local pet store.