Scrappy-Doo Costume
Unleash your inner puppy power with this classic cartoon dog look.
Scrappy-Doo is the energetic, feisty puppy nephew of Scooby-Doo, famous for his brave attitude and catchphrase 'Puppy Power!' This costume is a nostalgic choice for cartoon fans and makes a perfect addition to any Mystery Inc. group theme. The look centers on a warm brown outfit paired with puppy ears and Scrappy's signature blue collar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–55
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What you need for a Scrappy-Doo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Scrappy-Doo costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown hoodie and sweatpants set
A matching set of medium-brown fleece or cotton sweatpants and a hoodie to form the puppy body.
DIY: Use any plain brown long-sleeve shirt and matching pants from your closet.
Brown dog ears headband
Pointed brown plush ears attached to a comfortable, flexible headband.
DIY: Cut pointed ear shapes from brown felt and hot-glue them to a plain headband.
Blue dog collar
A simple, bright blue collar or strap with a silver buckle.
DIY: Cut a strip of blue felt or ribbon and secure it with Velcro.
Gold diamond collar tag
A solid gold or yellow diamond-shaped tag to hang from the blue collar.
DIY: Cut a diamond shape out of yellow craft foam or cardboard and paint it gold.
Brown plush dog tail
A short, stubby brown plush tail that pins easily to the back of the pants.
DIY: Stuff a brown sock with cotton batting or paper towels and safety-pin it to your waistband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Scrappy-Doo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching brown hoodie and sweatpants.
- 2
Attach the gold diamond tag to the blue collar, then secure the collar comfortably around your neck.
- 3
Pin the short brown plush tail to the back of your sweatpants just below the waistband.
- 4
Place the brown dog ears headband securely on your head.
- 5
Use black face paint or makeup to draw a small, round puppy nose on the tip of your nose.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or tucked under the hood. Use black face paint or eyeliner to color the tip of your nose black, and optionally draw a few light whisker dots on your cheeks.
Scrappy-Doo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Scooby-Doo for a dynamic uncle-and-nephew duo.
- group
- Join Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo to complete the full Mystery Incorporated gang.
- kids
- An adorable option for toddlers using a brown one-piece footie pajama set.
- Plus size
- Opt for an oversized brown fleece jumpsuit or matching sweat suit for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
- pet
- Dress a small puppy in a simple blue collar with a gold diamond tag to make them a real-life Scrappy.
Tips
- Choose a hoodie with a zipper to easily regulate your temperature during indoor parties.
- Make sure the collar is loose and comfortable around your neck; ribbon or felt is a softer alternative to a real dog collar.
- Strike a feisty boxing pose in photos to capture Scrappy's signature 'let me at 'em' attitude.
Scrappy-Doo costume FAQ
- What color is Scrappy-Doo's collar?
- Scrappy-Doo wears a bright blue collar with a gold diamond-shaped tag, unlike Scooby-Doo who wears a teal collar with a gold diamond 'SD' tag.
- How do you make a DIY Scrappy-Doo costume?
- You can easily make this costume by wearing a matching brown sweat suit, attaching DIY felt ears to a headband, pinning on a stuffed brown sock for a tail, and wearing a blue ribbon collar with a yellow cardboard diamond tag.
- Is Scrappy-Doo's tag different from Scooby's?
- Yes, Scrappy's tag is typically a plain gold diamond or sometimes features an 'S', whereas Scooby's tag specifically has his initials 'SD' on it.
Did you know? Scrappy-Doo first appeared in 1979 in the episode 'The Scarab Lives!' and is credited with saving the Scooby-Doo franchise from cancellation by boosting ratings.