Dachshund Costumes for Halloween, Christmas and Every Photo in Between

Dachshund Costumes at a Glance

• Styles: hot dogs, ghosts, uniforms, animals, dinosaurs, Christmas outfits and dog hats
• Prices: $18.99 to $39.99 for dog costumes, and $79.99 for our inflatable wiener dog costume for humans
• Sizes: XS to XXL depending on the costume, with a size chart on every product page; hats like the Banana and Turkey hats are one size
• How to size: measure your dog's back length, chest and neck
• Offer: buy any 3 costumes from this collection and get 10% off automatically at checkout

Why Does Your Dog Need a Dachshund Costume?

A long back, a deep chest and legs that barely clear the carpet: dressing a sausage dog is its own challenge.

A costume made for a squarer dog can gape at the chest, stop halfway down the back or drag on the floor. The same goes for any dog outfits for dachshunds, from costumes to sweaters.

We collect wiener dog costumes that fit the way your pup is built, from the classic hot dog costume to ghosts, pilots, chefs and Santa suits. Wiener dog, weenie dog or sausage dog, whatever you call yours, there's a costume here for them.

Every costume has its own size chart, so you can check it against your wiener dog's measurements before you order.

How to Choose the Right Size Dachshund Costume

With a dachshund, back length matters more than weight. Two doxies can weigh the same and still need different sizes, so grab a soft tape measure while your pup is standing (a treat helps):

• Back length: from the base of the neck, where the collar sits, to the base of the tail.
• Chest: around the widest part of the ribcage, just behind the front legs.
• Neck: where the collar sits, loose enough to slide two fingers underneath.

Then check those numbers against the size chart on the costume you love. Sizes can be close together. 

On our classic hot dog dachshund costume, a Small fits a 7.87" (20 cm) back, and a Medium fits a 9.84" (25 cm) back, less than 2" apart. If your dog falls between two sizes, go with the one that fits the chest. A snug chest makes a grumpy dog, while a little extra length just looks cute.

Most of our costumes start at XS or S, so there are plenty of mini dachshund costumes for small doxies and puppies, as well as sizes for standards.

Best Dachshund Halloween Costume Ideas

Let's start with the obvious one. A sausage dog in a hot dog costume is the joke every dachshund owner has to make at least once, and ours is just $19.99.

It's also the most searched-for dachshund costume by name, so expect to meet a few other hot dogs at the Halloween party. If you'd like your weenie dog to stand out, here are the other Halloween costumes for dachshund dogs in the collection:

Style	Dachshund costumes to choose from	From
Funny and food	Hot Dog, Lobster, Snail, Banana Hat, Cow Onesie	$19.99
Spooky	Ghost, Chucky, Halloween Sweater, Pumpkins Sweater	$20.99
Little professionals	Pilot, Astronaut, Chef, Police, Sheriff, Soldier, Pirate, Cowboy, Bus Driver	$24.99
Animals and dinosaurs	Dinosaur, Dino, Mouse, plus Bear, Fox, Deer and Cow hats	$19.99

If funny dachshund costumes aren't your pup's style, and you want a sweet, simple wiener dog Halloween costume instead, the dachshund ghost costume slips on in seconds and still looks great in photos. 

If you've got a costume contest coming up, the uniforms are hard to beat. Is there anything better than a sausage dog in a pilot's jacket?

Our dachshund pilot costume comes in white or blue with embroidered details and is easy to wash, so it won't be a one-night-only outfit.

Wiener Dog Costumes for Pups Who Aren't Sure About Dressing Up

Not every doxie wants to be a lobster, and that's fine. Our dachshund hats ($20.99 to $21.99) give you the photo without the full outfit, and the Banana and Turkey hats are one size, so there's nothing to measure.

The Halloween and Pumpkins sweaters ($24.99) are easy Weiner dog Halloween outfits, because they wear just like everyday knitwear.

The ASPCA advises keeping your dog out of costumes unless you know they love it, and suggests a festive bandana if they seem stressed. A hat or a sweater is a nice middle ground. If your pup likes the knitwear look, there's lots more in our dachshund sweaters collection.

Dachshund Christmas Costumes

Halloween isn't the only time your pup gets to dress up. For a festive dachshund Christmas outfit, we have:

• Sausage Dog Santa Costume ($21.99), in sizes XS to XXL for backs from 8" to 17.5"
• Reindeer Dachshund Costume ($18.99)
• Snowman Dachshund Costume ($21.99)
• Fleece Reindeer Onesie ($24.99)
• Christmas Sweater and Hat set ($19.99)

There's also a Turkey Hat for Thanksgiving dinner. If you're shopping for the rest of the season, have a look at our dachshund Christmas gifts collection, and for cozy nights under the tree, our dachshund pajamas.

Wiener Dog Costumes for Humans

Why should your dog have all the fun?

Our inflatable dachshund costume ($79.99) turns you into a very long wiener dog. A built-in fan blows it up in seconds, and it's a great way to get a laugh at a Halloween party, especially if your doxie comes along in a matching costume.

For something you can wear all year, browse our dachshund clothes for humans.

How to Keep Your Sausage Dog Comfortable in a Costume

A happy wiener dog in a costume makes the best photos, so you'll want to make sure they stay comfortable and safe.

The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends a dog costume that fits well, has no small pieces your dog could chew off, and never blocks their sight, hearing, breathing, mouth or movement.

It also suggests getting your pet used to the costume before the big day and never leaving them alone while they're dressed up.

For dachshund dogs, look closely at the legs and belly.

Short legs mean hems sit close to the ground, and a costume that's too long can catch under the back paws. Try it on a few days before the party with plenty of treats. Let your pup walk around the house, sit and lie down in it.

If anything rubs, slips or twists, try a smaller size or switch to a hat.

Dachshund Costume FAQs

What is the best costume for a dachshund?

The hot dog costume is the best-known wiener dog costume and the most searched-for by name. The Doxie World's Hot Dog Dachshund Costume costs $19.99 and comes in Small, Medium and Large.

For something less common, ghost, pilot and dinosaur costumes all suit a dachshund's long, low shape.

What size costume does a miniature dachshund need?

A miniature dachshund's costume size depends on back length, not weight. Measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail and compare it with the size chart on each product page. Many of our costumes start at XS.

For example, the Dog Bus Costume's XS fits a 7.9–9.4" (20–24 cm) back.

Are costumes safe for dachshunds?

Costumes are safe for weiner dogs when they fit well and don't block the dog's sight, hearing, breathing, mouth or movement, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. 

Check for small pieces your dog could chew off, try the costume on before the day, and never leave a dog alone while it's dressed up.

Do you sell wiener dog costumes for humans?

Yes. The Doxie World sells an inflatable dachshund costume for adults at $79.99. It has a built-in fan that inflates it in seconds, and it pairs well with a matching costume for your dog.

What are some good everyday outfits for dachshunds?

Sweaters, coats and pajamas are the best everyday outfits for wiener dogs, because they're made for warmth and walks rather than parties and photos. Our dachshund coats are cut for the same long body as these costumes.

How does the 10% discount work?

Add any 3 products from the Sausage Dog Costumes collection to your cart, and 10% comes off automatically at checkout. You can mix and match sizes and styles, like a Halloween costume, a Christmas costume and a hat.

Shop Dachshund Costumes Your Pup Will Love

We love dachshunds as much as you do, and nothing makes us smile like weenie dog in costumes. A hot dog for Halloween, a Santa suit for Christmas or a hat for a quick photo: measure your pup, check the chart and pick a favorite.

Shopping for a fellow dachshund lover? Browse our gifts for dachshunds too.