Halloween is fast approaching. It is the time when people of all ages plan and prepare their scariest costume to have a scare. Those who have a dog as a pet at home may find it difficult to come up with a concept that includes their pet. Well don’t worry as you can make use of the Winslow and Marmaduke family for a unified and legendary costume.
Pet lovers definitely know who Marmaduke is. He is a Great Dane who lives with the Winslow family and exhibits a characteristic typical among other dogs. It is actually a newspaper comic strip drawn by Brad Anderson from 1954 to the present with the help of Phil Leeming and later Dorothy Leeming. Anderson received the National Cartoonists Society Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award for the comic strip in 1978. A film adaptation of Marmaduke was released on June 4, 2010, where the Winslow family and their computer-animated dog moved in. from Kansas to California.
To make your dog like the Marmaduke’s, make sure you have a red rubber neck tie. If your dog is a color other than Marmaduke (brown), you can dye it at a dog groomer if your budget allows. If you’re on a strict budget, you can cover it with a cape and customize it. In fact, you can customize a design for your dog.
If you want your dog to be a super Marmaduke dog, you can put a red cape on him and print the word “Super Marmaduke” on the back so he can be identified as a new generation wonder dog. To be more creative and make your dog stand out this Halloween, you can cut out curtains or blankets that are old and not used (preferably a red one for you to make a small superman cape, otherwise any color would do).
First, draw the desired design for the coat on a piece of paper, and then measure the length of your dog. After measuring, trace on the old fabric (curtain or blanket) the design of your cape. Make sure the size is appropriate for your dog. A cloak that is too long could swallow him, preventing him from walking. Cut the design with an extra inch on its edge to provide a fit. Make sure you have a tie (the length is in line with the circumference of your dog’s neck) attached to the cape so you can secure the cape around your dog’s neck.
Sew the edge to make it neat. If you have extra fabric with a different color from the cape, you can cut letters like “SM” for Super Marmaduke or the whole word. You can sew it on the back of the cape. You can put glitter or sequins to add glamor to your dog’s Marmaduke costume.
As for you, the owner, you can use the Dottie Winslow look if you are a girl or the Phil Winslow look if you are a boy to complement your dog’s costume. Now, you’re ready to hit the road with your dog for a trick or treat!
