Doodle Dog Costume
Channel the fluffiest, friendliest pup with this cozy curly-haired dog look.
The Doodle Dog costume is a popular choice for pet lovers who want to pay tribute to their favorite curly-haired canine companion. Inspired by Goldendoodles and Labradoodles, this look relies on ultra-soft sherpa textures and warm golden-apricot tones. It is incredibly comfortable, easy to assemble, and perfect for staying warm on chilly autumn nights.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Doodle Dog costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Doodle Dog costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Apricot or cream sherpa hoodie
A fluffy, curly-textured teddy fleece sweatshirt in a warm gold, apricot, or cream color to mimic doodle fur.
DIY: Use a standard tan sweatshirt and fabric-glue patches of curly faux shearling to the chest and sleeves.
Matching sherpa sweatpants
Matching curly fleece sweatpants to complete the full-body fluffy dog look.
DIY: Wear standard tan or beige sweatpants that match your top.
Curly dog ears headband
A headband featuring long, floppy ears made of curly sherpa or faux-fur fabric matching your outfit.
DIY: Cut floppy ear shapes out of leftover sherpa fabric and hot-glue them to a plain plastic headband.
Red dog collar with tag
A simple, wide red collar worn loosely around the neck, complete with a gold bone-shaped name tag.
DIY: Cut a strip of red felt, attach a velcro closure, and hang a cardboard cutout bone wrapped in gold foil.
Black makeup pencil
A smudge-proof black eyeliner or face paint stick to draw the dog nose.
DIY: Use any standard black makeup pencil you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Doodle Dog costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching apricot or cream sherpa fleece hoodie and sweatpants.
- 2
Place the curly dog ears headband securely on your head, letting the floppy ears drape down the sides.
- 3
Fasten the red dog collar loosely and comfortably around your neck so the bone tag sits at the front.
- 4
Using the black makeup pencil, color a rounded, upside-down triangle on the tip of your nose to create a wet dog nose look.
- 5
Add three small whisker dots on each side of your upper lip using the same black pencil.
- 6
Put on comfortable matching tan or brown sneakers to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or tucked behind your ears to let the headband stand out. Use black face paint or eyeliner to color the tip of your nose black, adding a few light whisker dots on your cheeks.
Doodle Dog for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as the Doodle Dog, and the other dresses as a professional dog walker with a leash, fanny pack, and treats.
- group
- A pack of different 'doodle' varieties, with members wearing cream, chocolate brown, black, and apricot fleece sets.
- kids
- A one-piece fluffy sherpa zip-up jumpsuit with built-in floppy dog ears on the hood.
- Plus size
- Oversized sherpa loungewear sets provide an incredibly comfortable, stretchy, and cozy fit for this look.
- pet
- Dress your actual Goldendoodle in a matching human outfit, like a tiny business suit or a superhero cape.
Tips
- Choose sherpa, teddy, or boucle fabrics to perfectly capture the signature curly texture of a doodle coat.
- Write a fun name like 'Cooper', 'Luna', or 'Teddy' on the collar's bone tag using a black permanent marker.
- This costume is exceptionally warm, making it ideal for outdoor neighborhood trick-or-treating or cold-weather parties.
Doodle Dog costume FAQ
- How do I make the dog ears look authentic?
- Use textured fabrics like sherpa or curly faux fur rather than flat felt, as the signature curls are what define the doodle look.
- What color is best for a Goldendoodle costume?
- Warm apricot, honey gold, cream, or light tan shades work best to represent the classic Goldendoodle coat.
- Can I wear this indoors without overheating?
- If you are wearing this indoors, opt for a lighter sherpa vest over a cotton t-shirt instead of a heavy double-fleece set.
Did you know? Goldendoodles and Labradoodles grew rapidly in popularity during the 1990s due to their affectionate personalities and low-shedding, teddy-bear-like coats.