.65% of Dogs Celebrate Halloween, 40% Wear Costumes
Earlier this month we surveyed dog owners about their Halloween activities which generated some very enlightening information. Dogs (and cats) are clearly getting in on the family Halloween activities.
You can read our article on how “Halloween Has Gone to the Dogs” or peruse the stats we’ve extracted from our research.
Survey Highlights
- » 65% of dog owners will be including their pooches in Halloween festivities this year.
- » 40% have definite plans to dress up their dogs.
- » 72% of those dressing up their dogs will be buying their outfits rather than making them at home.
- » 46% percent think the coolest costume of the year is Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
- » 43% say their pets resent wearing costumes.
- » 19% of dog owners say their pets love getting gussied up for Halloween—the more outrageous the outfit, the better.
Top-Selling Dog Costumes of 2007
- » Shark
- » Elephant
Top-Selling Dog Costumes of 2006
- » Hot Dog
- » Skunk
For sources and further details read the article.


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