Slinky Dog Costume
Bring Toy Story's loyal, springy dachshund to life with this guide.
Slinky Dog from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story is a beloved classic toy brought to life, making him a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing costume choice. Because of his unique spring-connected body, this look is famously worn as a two-person costume, though it can also be adapted for solo wearers. The outfit features a brown dachshund head and body connected by a giant, flexible silver coil.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
Try it on
See yourself as Slinky Dog
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
One render, $1. No account needed — if it fails you're not charged. Pricing.
Your photo is sent to Google's Gemini API to make the render and isn't used for training. Renders are AI-generated and labelled.
Want a different costume on this photo, or a whole group in costume? Open the Try-On Studio.
What you need for a Slinky Dog costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Slinky Dog costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown long-sleeve shirt and pants
A matching set of solid brown sweatpants and a long-sleeve t-shirt to serve as the base dog body.
DIY: Use any matching brown clothing you already own.
Dachshund ears headband
Long, floppy brown fabric ears attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of brown felt and hot-glue them to a plain headband.
Green dog collar
A vibrant green fabric collar or a strip of green felt worn around the neck.
DIY: Cut a strip of green felt, wrap it around your neck, and secure it with Velcro.
Large silver coil spring
A giant, flexible silver plastic or wire coil that wraps around the torso to mimic the slinky toy.
DIY: Wrap a silver pop-up laundry hamper or flexible silver dryer ducting around your midsection.
Brown tail with black tip
A short, stubby brown plush tail with a black tip, attached to a belt.
DIY: Roll brown felt into a tube, paint the tip black, insert a wire for shape, and pin it to your pants.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Slinky Dog costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching brown long-sleeve shirt and pants as your base layer.
- 2
Secure the green collar around your neck, adjusting it so it sits comfortably over the shirt collar.
- 3
Step into the giant silver coil, pulling it up around your waist and securing it with suspenders or safety pins to your shirt so it stays in place.
- 4
Attach the brown dog tail to the back of your pants using a safety pin or built-in belt loop.
- 5
Place the brown floppy dog ears headband securely on your head.
- 6
If doing a two-person version, connect the silver coil between the front person's back and the rear person's waist.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and tucked behind the ears. Use brown face paint to draw a cute black dog nose on the tip of your nose and add a few black whisker dots on your cheeks.
Slinky Dog for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person wears the front half (head, collar, front of coil) and the partner wears the back half (rear of coil, tail).
- group
- Pair up with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Rex for a complete Toy Story group theme.
- kids
- Use a smaller, lightweight plastic silver slinky toy wrapped around a brown toddler onesie.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting brown fleece loungewear for a comfortable, stretchy base layer.
- pet
- Dress your real dog in a lightweight silver mesh tube wrapped around their midsection with a green collar.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Slinky Dog costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Slinky dog from toy story costume
- Dress your real dog in a lightweight silver mesh tube wrapped around their midsection with a green collar.
Slinky dog costume diy
- Skip the store: Use any matching brown clothing you already own. Cut ear shapes out of brown felt and hot-glue them to a plain headband. Cut a strip of green felt, wrap it around your neck, and secure it with Velcro.
Tips
- If wearing the two-person version, practice walking in unison beforehand to avoid pulling the spring too tight.
- Keep the coil lightweight so it doesn't weigh you down or restrict your movement during parties.
- Ensure the silver coil is securely fastened to your clothes so you can keep your hands free for photos and drinks.
Slinky Dog costume FAQ
- How do you make a two-person Slinky Dog costume?
- Both partners wear matching brown outfits. The front partner wears the dog ears and green collar, while the rear partner wears the tail. They are connected by a long, flexible silver tunnel or giant plastic coil secured to both waistlines.
- What can I use for the slinky part of the costume?
- A flexible silver dryer vent duct, a silver pop-up laundry hamper with the bottom cut out, or a giant plastic novelty spring toy work best.
- Is the Slinky Dog costume comfortable to wear?
- Yes, if you use lightweight materials for the coil. A solo version is highly mobile, while the two-person version requires coordination to walk comfortably.
Did you know? Slinky Dog, voiced originally by Jim Varney and later by Blake Clark, was based on the real-life Slinky Dog pull toy introduced by James Industries in the 1950s.