Browse ›
A Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel wears a green hooded dinosaur costume with spikes on a sidewalk at dusk. 12 / 24

A Cavalier Spaniel Dressed as a Dinosaur Stood Bravely on the Sidewalk

AI imagecavalier king charles spanieldinosaur costumehalloween

Wide dark eyes peer out from under a green dinosaur hood with little spikes along the top, and long chestnut ears hang down on either side. The Cavalier stands on the sidewalk at dusk, his white chest and paws showing through the opening of the costume, with a row of spikes running down his back. Behind him, a house with a porch light glows warmly, a jack-o'-lantern sits on the steps, and bushes and fallen leaves line the lawn. Let's call him Rory, short for little roar. The costume is a little big, and he looks very serious about it.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are gentle, sweet-natured dogs, known for their long silky ears and love of company. They are usually good with children and other pets, and they often like to be close to their family. They tend to be food-driven and can gain weight easily, so regular walks and portion control help. The breed can be prone to heart issues, so regular vet checkups are especially important.

Costumes with hoods and ears need careful fitting for a spaniel, because those long, heavy ears can get tucked and squeezed under a hood. Make sure the ears sit comfortably and aren't pulled or pinched, and that the hood doesn't block his eyes or slide forward. Walk him with a harness instead of a collar so there's no pressure on his neck, and keep the evening walk short. If he walks stiffly or seems stressed, take the costume off. A treat now and then makes the outfit more fun.

Rory stands his ground on the sidewalk, a small dinosaur with a big heart. Nobody on the street will be afraid, only charmed.

More from this collection

All 24 →
A silver-gray Weimaraner sits in a weathered wooden wagon filled with orange pumpkins in front of a house at sunset.A Silver Weimaraner Rode the Pumpkin Wagon Like It Was a ThroneA curly cream Goldendoodle wears a brown cowboy hat and a fringed denim vest with a star badge on a decorated porch.A Goldendoodle Sheriff in a Star Badge Kept Watch From the Porch
A brindle and white Bulldog holds a clear bag of colorful candy in his mouth in a messy front hallway with Halloween props.A Bulldog Stood in the Hallway Holding the Whole Candy Bag GentlyA small chocolate brown Chihuahua sits inside a hollowed jack-o'-lantern on a doormat with mums and a gray door behind.A Tiny Chocolate Chihuahua Moved Into the Carved PumpkinA fluffy black Pomeranian sits between gray foam tombstones covered with fake cobwebs and fallen leaves in a front yard.A Black Pomeranian Slipped Between the Tombstones Like a Tiny ShadowAn apricot Goldendoodle lies in a thick pile of orange fall leaves with a happy open mouth, near pumpkins and a porch.An Apricot Goldendoodle Flopped Into the Leaf Pile Grinning Ear to Ear