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Rubie's Costume Company Walking Teddy Bear Dog & Cat Costume

Rubie's Costume Company Walking Teddy Bear Dog & Cat Costume

By Rubie's Costume Company 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.3 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
4.5
Design
7.0
Function
5.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Cute and reasonably priced
  • Sizing issues and poor quality
  • Best for smaller pets or those willing to manage fit issues
  • Consider alternatives for better quality

Quick Verdict

The Rubie's Costume Company Walking Teddy Bear Dog & Cat Costume is cute and reasonably priced, but has significant issues with size, fit, and overall quality. Many reviewers report the costume being too small and poorly constructed.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 22%
Would Buy Again 30%
Avg Lifespan Unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Hood and drawstrings can be unsafe if not properly secured, causing discomfort to the pet.

Prevention: Use with caution and ensure proper fitting for safety

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Adorable Design (2)

    The costumes design, including the teddy bear theme with its cute details

  • Affordable (1)

    Not terribly expensive, effordable fill under the category

Cons

  • Sizing Issues (5) major

    The sizing is inconsistent with both XL being too small and XS being too big.

  • Poor Quality (3) major

    The costume is poorly constructed, with materials and stitching that do not hold up.

  • Difficult to Keep On () major

    Certain parts of the costume, like the hood, are impractial in real situations

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners looking for a seasonal costume for small pets — The cute design and affordable price make it an appealing choice for small pets.
  • Pet owners on a budget — The cost is reasonable, though the quality may not meet expectations, this makes the costume especially valuable to someone constrained to lower expenses, someone shopping during holiday season.
  • Pet owners willing to deal with sizing issues for the right fit — The fitting issues noted will however make or break this costume, potentially worth getting the right results.

Skip If

  • Owners of larger dogs — Size inconsistency will mostly affect larger size categories

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not reported

Factors: Environment, Cleaning

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Hand wash and spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.9
9 reviews
5★
22%
4★
11%
3★
11%
2★
11%
1★
44%
cute (2) quality (1) size-issue (5) quality (4) expensive (1)

Common Questions

Is the sizing accurate?

No, the sizing is inaccurate and often too small for the size purchased.

How durable is the costume?

The costume is not durable and falls apart with use.

Is it easy to put on and keep on?

No, the hood and drawstrings make it difficult to secure.

Is the costume worth the price?

Due to poor quality and sizing issues, many reviewers do not consider it worth the price.

Highlighted Reviews

— Scorpio59 3 found helpful

"I'm totally obsessed with this costume purchase. As soon as I saw it on Chewy's website, I knew I had to order it for my yorkie mix. This costume is well made and reasonably priced. When I received the package, I immediately tried it on my sweetie:) and look how adorable."

— Jamie

"I am so disappointed with this cute bear costume. Straight out of the packaging - theres a hole behind the right ear, the arms are falling apart - looks like they were terribly hot glued and the feet are sewn on two different ways. Horrible, horrible!! I wouldn’t take this if someone gave it to me..."

Bottom Line

While this costume is adherable, the poor quality and fit make it a gamble. If the fitting issues are less serieus to your pet owner,Bear Costume could be great,otherwise, consider alternatives with better reviews on quality and fit.

5.3 /10
Average