On Halloween, dressing your puppy up in a hamburger costume is a fun idea. Below are our favorite funny costumes for small dogs this year, sorted by theme, with the fabric and the sizes in stock for each one.
Before you shop, read the safety notes further down. A costume only works if your dog can see, move and breathe normally in it.
Funny costumes also work well on dogs that already wear clothes. If your dog has never worn a sweater or a shirt, start with something simple a few weeks before Halloween and save the costume for the night itself. A dog that is used to having fabric on its back will usually settle into a costume; a dog than a dog that is meeting clothes for the first time.
How We Picked
We left out styles that need straps around the face. We also looked at how each costume goes on, what it is made of and which sizes were in stock when we checked, so you can compare them in the table below. You can browse the full Halloween costume collection for more.
Food Costumes
Food costumes get the laughs at parties and on doorsteps. Both picks below are pullovers, so there is nothing to tie or button.
1. Hamburger Dog Costume
The Hamburger Dog Costume is a funny dog Halloween costume that brings cozy fabric layers and cheerful cosplay vibes to daily walks and festive celebrations. It is a pullover with a sesame-print bun and ruffled lettuce, cheese and tomato layers. The burger body in 95% polyester and 5% spandex and the food-themed fabric accents are 95% cotton, 5% spandex.
2. Sweet Cupcake Dog Costume
Ruffled layers and sprinkle prints turn this pullover into a cupcake. The Sweet Cupcake Dog Costume is made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex, and the product page lists it for birthday celebrations as well as Halloween.
Creature and Monster Costumes
Hooded costumes look great in photos, but check that the hood does not slip over your dog’s eyes. If it does, leave the hood down and let the body of the costume do the work.
3. Caterpillar Dog Costume
Bright green with black-and-orange markings, a hood and antennae. The Caterpillar Dog Costume pairs rib knit fabric in 95% cotton and 5% spandex with lightweight velvet in 95% polyester and 5% spandex
4. Devil Horns Dog Monster Costume
Polka dots, a fuzzy lime-green hood and red horns. The Devil Horns Dog Monster Costume has a polar fleece hood in 100% polyester, with chest and back panels in 95% polyester and 5% spandex.
5. Hilarious Eyes Dog Monster Costume
Blue triangles on red velvet, with oversized eyes on the hood. The Hilarious Eyes Dog Monster Costume comes in Small through XX-large; the X-small is sold out.
6. Cute Dog Halloween Sheep Costume
A fluffy lamb with pink ears. The Cute Dog Halloween Sheep Costume is sold as a pullover or a button-up, the pullover version is out.
7. Skeleton Dog Halloween Costume
A classic for a reason. The Skeleton Dog Halloween Costume is a four-leg onesie with a black body and a pink skeleton print, made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex with ribbed cuffs in a cotton blend. The listing currently gives X-small through Large.
Clown and Stage Costumes
These costumes have bold patterns and collars that read well from across the room, which makes them a good choice for costume contests and group photos.
8. Harlequin Clown Dog Costume
A red-and-black harlequin pattern with a white ruffle collar and ruffled cuffs. The Harlequin Clown Dog Costume pairs rib knit fabric in 95% cotton and 5% spandex with lightweight velvet in 95% polyester and 5% spandex.
9. Piano Dog Costume
Black-and-white piano keys for a musical look. The Piano Dog Costume is sleeveless and made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex.
10. Funny Halloween Leopard Dog Costume
Leopard prints for a dog with a wild side. The Funny Halloween Leopard Dog Costume is made of 100% polyester.
Compare at a Glance
| Costume | Style listed on the product page | Fabric listed on the product page | Sizes in stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | Pullover | Body 95% polyester, 5% spandex; accents 95% cotton, 5% spandex | X-small to XX-large |
| Sweet Cupcake | Pullover | 95% polyester, 5% spandex | X-small to XX-large |
| Caterpillar | Pullover with hood | Rib knit: 95% cotton and 5% spandex; Lightweight velvet: 95% polyester, 5% spandex | X-small to XX-large |
| Devil Horns Monster | Pullover with hood | Chest and back: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Polar fleece hood 100% polyester | X-small to XX-large |
| Hilarious Eyes Monster | Monster hoodie | Chest and back: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Polar fleece hood 100% polyester | Small to XX-large |
| Sheep | Pullover (sold out) button-up | 100% polyester | X-small to XX-large |
| Skeleton | Four-leg onesie | 95% polyester, 5% spandex; cuffs 95% cotton, 5% spandex | X-small to Large |
| Harlequin Clown | Pullover | 95% cotton, 5% spandex; velvet 95% polyester, 5% spandex | X-small to XX-large |
| Piano | Sleeveless | 95% cotton, 5% spandex | X-small to XX-large |
| Leopard | Pullover with hood | 100% polyester | XX-large |
Keep the Costume Safe
The AKC says "A safe costume should never interfere with your dog's ability to see, hear, breathe, walk, or rest comfortably."
The ASPCA adds that a costume should not limit a dog’s movement, sight or ability to breathe or bark, and suggests having your dog try on the costume before the big night.
For many dogs, a full costume is too much. The AKC suggests a single holiday-themed accessory instead, and notes that a bandana still needs supervision because it can catch on objects. Take your photos early, and do not leave your dog alone while dressed up. Our Halloween costume safety checklist covers trick-or-treating in more detail.
Do a Test Run at Home
Put the costume on your dog a few days before Halloween, in a quiet room. Watch your dog walk, sit, lie down and turn around. Check the armholes and the neck opening for rubbing, and look for loose threads or decorations your dog could chew. If your dog freezes, paws at the costume or keeps trying to back out of it, take it off and try again later with treats and a short session.
Repeat the test run once more on a different day. A costume that was fine for two minutes may feel different after ten, and you will learn how long your dog is really happy to wear it.
Get the Size Right
Measure your dog’s chest girth, the widest part of the chest, and back length, then compare them with the chart for that style. Fitwarm’s size guide says to size up if your dog is between sizes, and notes that dogs with extra fluff can sometimes require a size up.
Order Early
Fitwarm ships orders within 2 business days, and standard US shipping takes 6 to 10 business days, so the whole window from order to doorstep runs about two to three weeks.
Whichever costume you choose, try it on at home a few days before Halloween. Shop the full Halloween costume collection and pick the one that suits your dog.
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