6 canine costume parties for a howling good time in Dallas-Fort Worth
Posted on October 21, 2014 by Ann Pinson Follow @dmnannpinson
The Basset Hound Shuffle and Games, costumed bulldogs and Pug-O-Ween are all part of this weekend's fun. (David Woo/The Dallas Morning News; AP Photo/FLORAL, Sunny Mindel; Ann Pinson/Staff)
If dressing your dog up for Halloween sounds like fun and your dog is game, here are some fun places to show off those costumes this weekend.
Basset Hound Shuffle and Games: Some of the competitions at this North Texas Basset Hound Rescue event in Hurst are are oh-so-very basset, including longest ears, howling (not that only bassets howl, but theirs is distinctive) and “lowest rider.” Plus, there’s a Shuffle Parade.
Howl-O-Ween at Old City Bark: Visit Dallas Heritage Village for a pet costume contest with pet only, pet and adult, and pet and child categories. There will also be games, dog- and cat-related crafts, photo opportunities, vendors and more.
Bull-O-Ween: Look for plenty of slobbery kisses at this one: Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue is hosting a costume contest in Frisco and giving out goody bags for the first 100 attendees.
Howl-oween: Kick back on the pleasant Katy Trail Ice House Outpost patio in Plano for a canine costume contest at this event benefiting the Operation Kindness grooming fund.
North Texas Pit Bull Pride: Hit Main Street Garden for a downtown Dallas party for pit bulls and their people featuring a costume contest, the Pride Parade, a disc dog demo and more.
Pug-O-Ween: There’ll be a whole lot of friendly snorting going on during a rescue pug parade, costume contests for pugs and more. The fundraiser for DFW Pug Rescue will be at the Grapevine Convention Center.
Want more events for pets (or benefiting animal organizations)? Check this out.