A new study has revealed that ‘Dog Grinch costume’ is the UK’s most viral pet costume for Christmas 2024…
A new study has revealed the most viral costumes for pets ahead of Christmas 2024, with the Grinch costume topping the ranking. Experts at the pet accessories shop, Fur King, analysed the average online search volume for each festive pet costume to determine the most popular outfit choices this Christmas.
The costumes with the highest average online searches then determined the final ranking.
Tom Sadler, the founder of Fur King:
“While pet costumes are a fun way to celebrate the festive season, it’s important to be cautious when choosing to dress up your furry friends this Christmas. To keep your pets safe and happy over the festive period, it’s essential to ensure that all costumes allow your pet to move freely and do not contain any choking hazards, such as dangling material that can be torn off. “
‘Dog Grinch costume’ takes the top spot in the ranking, with an impressive total online search volume of 1,398. Released back in 2000, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time. On Instagram, #Grinch has accumulated over two million posts, inspiring many to showcase their re-creations of the iconic character – with furry friends being included in the trend.
‘Santa dog costume’ is named as the second most viral pet costume this Christmas, with a total search volume of 1,101. On Instagram, #SantaDog has amassed over 105,000 posts, showcasing that this pet costume is a traditional classic.
‘Elf dog costume’ is the third most frequently searched-for pet costume in the ranking, with an average monthly search volume of 1,591. This traditional costume is clearly a popular choice among pet owners, with many major retailers offering countless variations of this festive costume idea.
The study reveals that ‘Christmas pudding dog costume’ is the fourth most popular pet costume for Christmas 2024, with an average monthly search volume of 278. ‘Christmas pudding dog jumper’ and ‘Christmas pudding dog costume’ are both prevalent searches on TikTok.
The top 10 most popular pet costumes for Christmas 2024
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Christmas pudding dog costume
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Christmas tree dog costume
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‘Santa cat costume’ is in fifth place, with a total search volume of 217. On Instagram, #SantaCat has accumulated over 51,200 posts, demonstrating the popularity of this festive pet costume.
‘Cat Grinch costume’ is the sixth most viral pet costume for Christmas 2024, with a total online search volume of 199. As cats are known for their exasperated and fiery personalities, the Grinch is a humorous costume choice for these furry friends over the festive period.
‘Reindeer dog costume’ is in seventh place, with an online search volume of 164. Complete with an antler headband, this adorable costume is a go-to for many dog owners over the festive period. Due to its ongoing popularity, reindeer dog costumes are available to purchase from multiple retailers this Christmas.
‘Elf cat costume’ is the eighth most-frequently searched-for pet costume this Christmas, with an average monthly search volume of 120. On Instagram, #CatElf has accumulated over 60,500 posts, demonstrating the costume’s viral appeal.
The study found that ‘Snowman dog costume’ is the ninth most in-demand pet costume this Christmas, with an average monthly search volume of 111. #SnowmanCostume has amassed over 1,000 posts on Instagram and is clearly a festive favourite for many pet owners this Christmas.
According to the study, ‘Christmas tree dog costume’ is the tenth most popular pet costume over the festive period, with an average of 78 monthly online searches. On TikTok, videos of dogs showcasing their festive Christmas tree-themed outfits have accumulated millions of likes.
Other high-ranking pet outfits this Christmas include ‘Mrs. Claus costume’ and ‘Gingerbread man costume.’
Interestingly, the study reveals that dog costumes are over six times more popular than cat costumes. For example, ‘Dog costumes’ accumulated an average monthly search volume of 3,872 in the UK, while ‘Cat costumes’ only amassed 623 average monthly searches.
Tom Sadler, the founder of Fur King:
“Never leave your pet unsupervised while wearing costumes, as this increases the risk of injury and discomfort. It’s also important to recognise the signs of discomfort in pets, such as becoming aggravated or overheated. For example, if a dog is becoming overheated, their panting will start to rapidly increase and they may begin to drool or vomit excessively. If you’re planning to dress up your pets this Christmas, it’s always a good idea to get them acquainted with the costume before the big day. This will allow them to feel more comfortable, reducing distress.
“It’s also important to allow your pets to only wear costumes for a short period of time to reduce the risk of them becoming overwhelmed and dangerously overheated.”
