by Cindy Surette

There are all kinds of Costumes For Dogs these days. Experiencing the joy of Halloween doesn't have to be just for kids anymore. Whether you have a huge dog, or a tiny dog, you are sure to find the perfect character for your dog to portray this Halloween. Many costumes are one size fits all, so finding the right size shouldn't be a problem at all.

There are no rules for holiday. You can be whatever you want to be, and you have the option of getting your best friend in on the action as well. There are hundreds of costumes out there to choose from. Perhaps you're a die hard "Wizard Of Oz" fan. If you don't have a Cairn Terrier, no problem! You can dress yourself up as Toto and bestow the honor of being Dorothy to your dog. Halloween is a time to have fun, be creative and play.

Dogs are always getting attention from people of all kinds. Most people consider their pets as part of the family and there's no reason they can't enjoy a bit of extra attention one day out of the year.

Some people claim that dressing up your pets is somehow cruel, but it's no more cruel than putting a costume on a baby. Dressing up the kids is what Halloween is all about! If your four legged baby will stand still long enough for you to put it on and has a laid back enough personality to wear it without struggling to get out of it, there should be no problem.

Dog costumes are comparable in quality to the ones made for people these days. They're often made out of the same materials, will last a while and are machine washable, so you can use same one several years in a row, or have a variety of outfits stockpiled for various occasions.

Your pooch doesn't have to be stuck on the sidelines. Most pets would enjoy the extra time and attention you spend with them. You can even enter them in contests. Costumes For Dogs have become a popular way for people to show off how adorable their four legged babies can be. Not that they need the extra help, but Halloween is the perfect excuse to get your pooch noticed. - 39969