So, it's that time of year again, where you get to dress like an absolute fool for now reason, no matter what your age… or your species! Yes, that's right, Halloween is a time when slightly bonkers dog owners all over the world decide to subject their beloved pets to a cruel and unusual torture… the doggy dressing up box! *cue dramatic music*
Ok, so really this is just an excuse for me to amuse myself by digging up some cute pictures of dogs wearing costumes. I'm bored, so sue me.
The Obvious Joke
Yes, you guessed it - a hot dog. Inspired no? I like how the dog looks slightly apprehensive, as though it's a little bit scared that it might get eaten. Finishes the costume off perfectly methinks. Of course, there is always the "witty" alternative to this one - stick on some sunglasses, hang a fan around its neck, et voila! A hot dog… get it? No, I didn't think it was funny either.
The Fairytale Come True
Has your little darling always dreamed of being a fairytale princess? Well, here's her chance! Halloween is the perfect opportunity for any aspiring beauty queen to don a blonde curly wig and tiara… even if the "beauty queen" in question leaves hairs all over your sofa and tends to drool a lot. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that…
The Ego Boost
Does your pooch have self-esteem issues? Does he need a little bit of an ego boost? Well, stick him in this costume and you'll see his confidence levels fly (no pun intended) through the roof! Look at his little face; doesn't he just look like he's thinking "oh yeah, I"m gonna get all the ladies in this little number. Lookin' good!' Yes, I'm imagining the dog checking himself out in the mirror and giving himself a little smarmy point of the paw. Like I said, I'm bored.
The Intellectual Option
Is your dog a bit of an aspiring bard? Is he forever thrusting his latest manuscript under your nose and begging you to give him your honest opinion? Yes? Well, in that case, you'd better go with this Shakespearean costume hadn't you? He'll love it. And if you're unfortunate enough to have a dog who can't even spell the word "play" let alone write one, then he'll probably just enjoy tearing the feather to shreds anyway, so he'll still be happy enough.
The Historical Option
Perhaps, if your dog isn't really interested in literature, he might have a passion for history instead? (I know, what self-respecting dog doesn't?) Well, if your dog is forever forcing you to watch those dull documentaries where straggly haired men dig up pointless bits of pot for an hour, then this is the costume for him. It's Nero apparently. But he'd know that of course.
The Religious Option
If neither literature nor history inspire your precious pooch, then how about religion? I'm sure there are plenty of our faithful, four-legged friends out there who are engrossed by the workings of the Catholic Church, and who would therefore go crazy for this little get up. Poor thing looks depressed though. Maybe he's just pondering some deep ecumenical issue? *sigh* It's a hard life being dog-pope for the day.
If You're Feeling Uninspired
Just get your pooch to pull a slightly odd, yet completely endearing face. Everyone will be so overcome with the need to squee and coo over him that they'll completely forget to ask what his costume was meant to be. He gets lots of attention and you'll be able to breathe easy knowing you won't have to explain why you forced that random bandana on him. Everybody wins!
If All Else Fails
If none of the above costume suggestions are enough to cause your dog a suitable amount of mortification this Halloween season, then this is your only choice. Yes, that's right; dress yourself up as a toilet. Guaranteed your dog will be the laughing stock of the party for having such a loser as his master. Either that or the dogs will all try drinking out of your bowl…
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