Popular and Original Chihuahua Halloween Costume Ideas

by Tara M. Clapper, Contributing Writer

Halloween is a favorite time of year for many Chihuahua owners--it's the perfect excuse to dress up your pet in an adorable costume. Most Chihuahua owners go for the cuteness factor at Halloween. Here are some top ideas for Chihuahua Halloween costumes. You can click on the links to buy the costume from the company selling it.
   
Most of the costumes range from $8.00-$33.00 plus shipping and handling. You can also check local pet stores for costumes to avoid those pesky shipping and handling fees.
   
Tattoo Dog - 1950s Greaser. Does your dog act like a punk from "Grease "or "West Side Story?" Dress your pooch appropriately with the Tattoo Dog costume. $10.88
   
Pirate Dog - Is your Chihuahua a pro at stealing shiny objects? Perhaps he'd make a great pirate! (Note: Take care using the eye patch; Chihuahuas have very sensitive eyes.) Pirate Dog costume. $31.00.
   
Dogzilla - Can your tiny terror take down Tokyo? Consider dressing her as Dogzilla! Dogzilla costume. $19.99.
   
Witchy Dog - Is your Chihuahua so cute she's considered bewitching? Dress her in a cute Candy Corn Witch Dog costume. $7.58
   
Taco Dog - Thanks to Taco Bell, Chihuahuas are forever associated with food from their native Mexico. This costume could be mildly offensive in multiple ways, but it's pretty adorable and designed specifically for Chihuahuas. Taco Dog costume. $33.00.
   
With all the cuteness created by Chis in their costumes, it's tempting to take them outside for Halloween! If you do, don't forget the basic safety tips:

• Keep your dog away from chocolate.
  
  
• Apply reflective surfaces to your dog's costume so she's visible at night.
• Keep your dog leashed and away from heavy foot traffic.
• Be prepared to carry him if you go on a long walk.
• Don't forget a bag for any incidental doggy doo--that's scary stuff!

   
Please feel free to add other costume suggestions!

This post was originally published on Examiner.com as Chihuahua Examiner. Republished with permission of the author.