The Fox and the Hound Costume
Bring Disney's most beloved animal friendship to life with a friend.
The Fox and the Hound is a classic Disney animated film about an unlikely friendship between Tod, a red fox, and Copper, a hound dog. This costume is a popular choice for couples, best friends, or siblings who want a nostalgic, cozy, and easily recognizable duo look. The outfits rely on warm color palettes, custom animal ears, and simple matching accessories to bring the animated characters to life.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a The Fox and the Hound costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Fox and the Hound costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Tod's Orange Top
A solid burnt orange or rust-colored crewneck sweatshirt or t-shirt to represent the fox's coat.
DIY: Use a plain orange t-shirt you already own.
Copper's Brown Top
A solid light brown, tan, or beige long-sleeve shirt or hoodie to represent the hound dog's fur.
DIY: Use a plain beige or light brown sweater.
Fox Ears and Tail Set
A plush orange and white pointed fox ears headband with a matching clip-on bushy fox tail.
DIY: Cut triangles out of orange and white felt, glue them to a headband, and safety-pin an orange felt tube tail to your pants.
Hound Dog Ears
Long, floppy dark brown or black felt dog ears attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut long teardrop shapes out of dark brown felt and fabric-glue them to a simple plastic headband.
Green Collar or Bandana
A simple green collar or a green bandana tied around the neck for Copper's classic look.
DIY: Cut a strip of green felt or fabric and tie it loosely around your neck.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Fox and the Hound costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Coordinate with a partner to decide who will play Tod (the fox) and who will play Copper (the hound).
- 2
Put on the base clothing: the Tod actor wears the burnt orange top and dark pants, while the Copper actor wears the tan top and dark pants.
- 3
Attach the respective animal ears headbands to each person's head, adjusting for a secure fit.
- 4
Clip the bushy fox tail to the back waistband of the Tod actor's pants.
- 5
Tie the green bandana or fasten the green collar around the neck of the Copper actor.
- 6
Use face paint to add simple animal noses and whiskers to complete the transformation.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked behind the ears to let the headbands stand out. Use black face paint or an eyeliner pencil to draw a small black button nose on each person, adding three small whisker dots on the cheeks for the fox.
The Fox and the Hound for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Tod in orange with fox ears, and the other dresses as Copper in tan with floppy hound ears and a green collar.
- group
- Add characters like Vixey (the female fox) with a pretty hair bow, or Amos Slade (the hunter) in a green hunter's hat and plaid shirt.
- kids
- Use matching orange and tan fleece onesies or sweatpants sets, adding felt ears to hoods for a warm, comfortable trick-or-treating outfit.
- Plus size
- Choose oversized, cozy fleece crewnecks or hoodies in rust orange and beige for a comfortable, size-inclusive fit.
- pet
- Dress a small reddish dog as Tod with a simple fox-ear headband, or a hound dog as Copper with a simple green collar.
Tips
- Choose soft fleece sweatshirts or hoodies to keep warm during chilly outdoor Halloween events.
- If you are flying solo, you can carry a small plush toy of the opposite character to make the theme clear.
- For great photos, pose together in a grassy park or wooded area to mimic the forest setting of the movie.
The Fox and the Hound costume FAQ
- What do you need for a DIY Fox and the Hound costume?
- You need an orange shirt and fox ears for Tod, and a tan shirt, floppy brown dog ears, and a green collar or bandana for Copper.
- Is this costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is one of Disney's most iconic duo concepts, making it perfect for couples, best friends, or siblings.
- How do you make DIY hound dog ears?
- Cut two long, floppy teardrop shapes out of dark brown felt or fabric, and glue or sew the tops of them onto a plain brown headband.
Did you know? The Fox and the Hound was Disney's 24th animated feature film, released in 1981, and marked a passing of the torch from Disney's legendary 'Nine Old Men' animators to a new generation of artists.