Halloween can be tough to plan for: You want to find a costume that's timely, recognizable and unique. More importantly, if you're a dog owner, you don't want to leave you pup without a great outfit to match your sense of style. You're a team, and a well-dressed dog means that it's well-dressed owner has an excellent sense of fashion. When both an owner and his dog dress well, they can make Halloween a smash hit.

Lucky of you, dogs have been dressing up year-round to make things a little easier for the rest of us. Costume shows, dog exhibitions and more have seen some of the most stylish canines strut their stuff. For the best Halloween ideas, turn to the professionals. Here is a look at some of the best dog costumes of 2011.

A Pomeranian dressed as quotZorroquot, the Spanish masked swordsman in the movie quotThe Mask of Zorroquot, models its costume during a Halloween fund-raising event in Quezon City
Tontite, a Pomeranian dressed as "Zorro", the Spanish masked swordsman in the movie "The Mask of Zorro", models its costume during the "Scaredy Cats and Dogs" Halloween fund-raising event at a mall in Quezon City October 23, 2010. Some 70 pets participated in the event to raise funds for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)'s Animal Rehabilitation Center, a temporary shelter for more than 100 dogs and cats which were either abandoned or rescued from cruelty or neglect. Reuters
Pug dogs in traditional Bavarian dresses pictured during pug dog meeting in Munich
Pug dogs dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes are pictured during their third pug dog meeting in Munich September 5, 2011. About 40 pug dogs and their owner came together for the 'Mops Wies'n warm-up'. Reuters
Two pug dogs dressed up as Dorothy and the Tin Man, from the movie quotWizard of Oz quot, as they are posed to have their picture taken at the Pug Rescue of San Diego Countys 20th annual Pug Party in Del Mar
Two pug dogs named Roxy (R) and Ivan are dressed up as Dorothy and the Tin Man, from the movie "Wizard of Oz ", as they are posed to have their picture taken at the Pug Rescue of San Diego County's 20th annual Pug Party in Del Mar, California May 7, 2011. Reuters
A dog dressed as woman participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali
A dog dressed as woman participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali October 24, 2010. Reuters
Powder prepares to participate in the annual Halloween dog parade at Belle Meade neighborhood in Miami
Powder prepares to participate in the annual Halloween dog parade at Belle Meade neighborhood in Miami, Florida October 18, 2009. Powder wore a homemade python costume. Reuters
A dog dressed as a Cumbia dancer performs during a parade at the Barranquillas carnival in Colombia
A dog dressed as a Cumbia dancer performs during a parade at the Barranquilla's carnival in Colombia March 5, 2011. Reuters
A Chihuahua in a cowboy dress walks on catwalk during a dog fashion show at the Animalia pet fair in St.Gallen
A Chihuahua in a cowboy dress walks on catwalk during a dog fashion show at the Animalia pet fair in St.Gallen May 8, 2010. Reuters
An English bulldog poses for portraits during the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on the 5th Avenue in New York City
An English bulldog named "Angelina Jolie" poses for portraits during the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on the 5th Avenue in New York City April 24, 2011. The festival, which has existed for over 100 years, involves people wearing outfits and parading themselves on the 5th Avenue. Reuters
A dachshund wearing a costume is seen during a dog exhibition dedicated to the New Year holiday in Rostov-on-Don
A dachshund wearing a costume is seen during a dog exhibition dedicated to the New Year holiday in Rostov-on-Don, December 26, 2010. Reuters
A rottweiler wearing a costume is seen during a dog exhibition dedicated to the upcoming New Year holiday in Rostov-on-Don
A rottweiler wearing a costume is seen during a dog exhibition dedicated to the upcoming New Year holiday in Rostov-on-Don, December 26, 2010. Reuters
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