How do you make the Dog Man ears?

Cut two long, rounded teardrop shapes out of brown felt. Secure them to the sides of a blue baseball cap using hot glue, fabric glue, or safety pins so they flop over your ears.

What color is Dog Man's uniform?

Dog Man wears a bright royal blue police uniform top and matching royal blue pants, accented with yellow police badges.

Is a full mask required for a Dog Man costume?

No, a full mask is not necessary. A blue cap with attached floppy brown ears paired with simple nose-and-whisker face paint is a highly recognizable and comfortable alternative.

Dress your dog in a small blue pet t-shirt with a felt yellow badge glued to the back.

Skip the store: Use an old blue long-sleeve shirt you already own. Wear blue jeans or any bright blue pants from your closet. Draw and color a badge on yellow construction paper and laminate it with clear tape.

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Dog Man Costume

Part dog, part man, all hero—suit up as the ultimate canine cop!

Dog Man is the beloved, crime-fighting protagonist of Dav Pilkey's bestselling graphic novel series and animated film. Fans of all ages choose this costume to channel the playful, heroic energy of a half-dog, half-cop hero. The signature look features a bright blue police uniform, a gold badge, and floppy brown dog ears.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $20–55

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Royal blue long-sleeve shirt
A bright royal blue crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt to serve as the police uniform top.
DIY: Use an old blue long-sleeve shirt you already own.
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Royal blue pants
Matching royal blue sweatpants or joggers to complete the uniform base.
DIY: Wear blue jeans or any bright blue pants from your closet.
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Yellow felt or craft foam
Stiff yellow felt or craft foam sheets to cut out the police badges.
DIY: Draw and color a badge on yellow construction paper and laminate it with clear tape.
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Royal blue baseball cap
A plain royal blue adjustable cap to serve as the police hat.
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Brown felt or fabric
Medium brown felt sheets to cut out long, floppy dog ears.
DIY: Cut ears out of brown cardboard or an old brown t-shirt.
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Black fabric marker
A thick black permanent marker or fabric marker to draw details on the badge and face.
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How to put it together

1
Cut two identical shield-shaped police badges out of the yellow felt or craft foam.
2
Use the black fabric marker to draw a star or write 'POLICE' on both badges.
3
Attach one badge to the center chest of the blue shirt and the other to the front of the blue baseball cap using fabric glue or safety pins.
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Cut two long, floppy, teardrop-shaped dog ears out of the brown felt.
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Glue or pin the brown felt ears to the sides of the blue baseball cap so they hang down naturally.
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Put on the blue shirt, matching blue pants, and the decorated baseball cap.
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Complete the look with simple black sneakers or boots.

Makeup & hair

Use black face paint or an eyeliner pencil to draw a black circle on the tip of your nose, and add three small whisker dots on each cheek.

Dog Man for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Petey the Cat wearing a simple orange-and-black striped shirt and cat ears.
group: Form the ultimate Supa Buddies squad with Li'l Petey (Supa Meow) and 80-HD.
kids: This is a highly popular school dress-up day look; use soft, comfortable sweatpants and a cotton tee for all-day play.
Plus size: Opt for an oversized royal blue hoodie and matching joggers for a cozy, relaxed fit.
pet: Dress your dog in a small blue pet t-shirt with a felt yellow badge glued to the back.

More ways people search for this costume

The most-searched variations of “Dog Man costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Dog man costume: Dress your dog in a small blue pet t-shirt with a felt yellow badge glued to the back.
Dog man costume diy: Skip the store: Use an old blue long-sleeve shirt you already own. Wear blue jeans or any bright blue pants from your closet. Draw and color a badge on yellow construction paper and laminate it with clear tape.

Tips

Choose soft, breathable cotton fabrics so you stay cool and comfortable while trick-or-treating or attending book fairs.
If you are making this for a child, use safety pins or hook-and-loop fasteners to attach the badges so the clothes can be washed and reused later.
Keep a small plush cat or a bone prop on hand to make your poses more dynamic in photos.

Dog Man costume FAQ

How do you make the Dog Man ears?: Cut two long, rounded teardrop shapes out of brown felt. Secure them to the sides of a blue baseball cap using hot glue, fabric glue, or safety pins so they flop over your ears.
What color is Dog Man's uniform?: Dog Man wears a bright royal blue police uniform top and matching royal blue pants, accented with yellow police badges.
Is a full mask required for a Dog Man costume?: No, a full mask is not necessary. A blue cap with attached floppy brown ears paired with simple nose-and-whisker face paint is a highly recognizable and comfortable alternative.

Did you know? Dog Man made his first literary appearance in 2016, created by Dav Pilkey as a spin-off character imagined by the protagonists of the Captain Underpants series.