Brian Griffin Costume
Bring Family Guy's sophisticated, martini-sipping white Labrador to life.
Brian Griffin is the highly articulate, anthropomorphic white Labrador Retriever from the animated sitcom Family Guy. Known for his dry wit, intellectual pretensions, and love of martinis, he is a fan-favorite character. This costume recreates his clean, minimalist look with his signature red collar and prop drink.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Brian Griffin costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Brian Griffin costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White bodysuit or jumpsuit
A plain, full-body white morphsuit, white fleece onesie, or matching white long-sleeve shirt and sweatpants.
DIY: Wear a matching set of plain white sweatpants and a white crewneck sweatshirt.
Red dog collar
A simple, wide red fabric collar with a gold circular license tag.
DIY: Cut a strip of red felt, attach velcro to the ends, and hang a gold-painted cardboard circle from the front.
White dog ears headband
Plush, floppy white dog ears attached to a white headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of white felt and glue them to a plain white plastic headband.
White dog tail
A short, stubby white plush tail pinned to the back of your pants.
DIY: Stuff a white sock with cotton batting and safety-pin it to your waistband.
Plastic martini glass
A clear plastic martini glass complete with a fake green olive on a toothpick.
DIY: Use a real plastic cocktail glass and thread a green plastic bead onto a toothpick.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Brian Griffin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white base layer, ensuring a clean, uniform white appearance from neck to ankle.
- 2
Attach the plush white dog tail to the back of your waistband using a safety pin.
- 3
Fasten the red collar around your neck, making sure the gold circular tag hangs clearly in the center.
- 4
Place the white dog ears headband securely on your head.
- 5
Apply black makeup to the tip of your nose to mimic a dog's nose.
- 6
Carry the plastic martini glass with the fake olive as your primary prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair hidden under the headband or slicked back. Paint the tip of your nose black using face paint or eyeliner to create a simple dog snout.
Brian Griffin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Stewie Griffin (red overalls and a yellow shirt) or Peter Griffin (white button-down and green pants).
- group
- Form the ultimate Family Guy group with Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and Brian.
- kids
- Use a cozy white fleece hooded onesie with attached ears and a soft red felt collar.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting white fleece jumpsuit or oversized white sweat suit provides a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A simple red collar with a gold tag on a white dog makes for an effortless, natural Brian Griffin.
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- Form the ultimate Family Guy group with Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and Brian.
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- A simple red collar with a gold tag on a white dog makes for an effortless, natural Brian Griffin.
Tips
- Keep the martini glass empty or filled with clear water to avoid sticky spills during parties.
- Choose comfortable white sneakers to keep the color scheme consistent from head to toe.
- Practice your best dry, intellectual delivery of Brian's classic quotes for photos.
Brian Griffin costume FAQ
- What does Brian Griffin wear?
- Brian is an anthropomorphic dog who typically wears nothing but a red collar with a circular gold license tag.
- How do I make a cheap DIY Brian Griffin costume?
- Wear a plain white sweatshirt and white sweatpants, buy a cheap red collar, and carry a plastic martini glass.
- What props should I carry for Brian Griffin?
- A classic plastic martini glass with a fake green olive is his most iconic and recognizable prop.
Did you know? Brian Griffin was voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane using his own natural speaking voice.