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Rubie's Costume Company Zero Dog Costume

Rubie's Costume Company Zero Dog Costume

By Rubie's Costume Company 7 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
2.6 /10
Quality
2.0
Value
1.5
Design
2.5
Function
2.0
Durability
1.5

In a Nutshell

  • Poor design and sizing issues reported widely
  • Many customers found the costume heavy, front-weight, and of poor design.
  • Inconsistent quality and lack of fit for purpose make it an unsatisfactory choice

Quick Verdict

The Rubie's Zero Dog Costume receives overwhelmingly negative reviews due to poor design and sizing issues, making it inappropriate for dogs and generally not recommended. It is often cited as falling apart easily, being front-heavy and not having useful straps to keep it in place..

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 7
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 1 use

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Poor design and sizing flaws

Prevention: Check reviews and avoid

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Easy to put on (2)

    Users appreciated how simple it was to put on the costume.

Cons

  • Heavy and Front-Weighted (2) major

    The costume is too heavy and front-weighted, making it uncomfortable for dogs.

  • Too Small (3) critical

    The costume is too small for the stated sizes, making it impractical.

  • Durability Issues (4) major

    While the costume generally lasts, small dogs drag it through the dirt immediately.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews mention significant decline in quality and design.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners — Pet owners looking for decent quality costumes.

Skip If

  • Women looking for a chic costume acceptable to the media. — The costume is considered ugly with drooping hat and flat ears.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-2 uses

Factors: heavy use, dog size

Rating Distribution

1.7
7 reviews
5★
29%
4★
14%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
57%
poor design (7)

Common Questions

How well does the costume fit?

The sizing is inconsistent, often running much smaller than stated.

Is the costume durable?

The costume is generally not durable, known to tear apart quickly.

Highlighted Reviews

— Williesmom 14 found helpful

"Loved how easy it is to put on. Definitely have to add stuffing to nose which will be done later and the light for the nose was the perfect touch! Definitely recommend this to all!"

— Loriann

"If you are thinking this will be a cute costume for your dog and will look like the picture they have displayed then you are wrong, useless"

Bottom Line

Given the widespread dissatisfaction, we do not recommend purchasing the Rubie's Zero Dog Costume. Its numerous flaws and design flaws make it a poor choice for pet owners.

2.6 /10
Below Average