Petco Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin And Polka Dot Dog Dress

October 11, 2011 4:36 pm | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

While costume-loving pet owners may feel that their pooches sit up and wag their tails excitedly at the prospect of getting dressed up and having their photos taken, not all dogs necessarily agree. For these demure dogs, who would prefer a garment that celebrates the spirit of Halloween without turning them into a hot dog or a bumblebee, the PETCO Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin and Polka Dot Dog Dress is a good way to satisfy both humans and canines.

The PETCO Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin and Polka Dot Dog Dress is designed as a mashup between a jack o’lantern and a ruffled sundress. The cut-out portions of the pumpkin face are treated with a slight glitter effect — especially cute and noticeable if you’re planning to take your pup trick-or-treating with you. And the ruffle bottom features an orange-and-black polka-dot pattern.

Of course, because the design of the PETCO Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin and Polka Dot Dog Dress is unmistakably girlish, you may be out of luck if you’re hoping for a costume that you can also use for your male pooches. But the feminine touches on the outfit are what helps to make the costume so attractive — such as a bow at one shoulder with a small jeweled accent.

Also, the PETCO Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin and Polka Dot Dog Dress is not meant for larger dogs. The biggest size available is a Medium offering, intended for pooches measuring 14-15” from base of neck to base of tail.

However, despite these drawbacks, the PETCO Halloween Wag-a-tude Pumpkin and Polka Dot Dog Dress is an easy-to-wear, comfortable costume that expresses the spirit of Halloween without completely transforming your dog.

Pros: Easy-to-wear, cute design.

Cons: Not intended for male dogs or larger breeds.