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Check Out The Cutest Dog Costumes in All of NYC

Check Out The Cutest Dog Costumes in All of NYC

Photos by Eddy Garay

The Cutest Dog Costumes in All NYC, Ranked

Barktoberfest 2019 is over; everybody won. Well, we all got to see adorable dogs in great costumes, but only some of those dogs won prizes. Over the course of the evening, ten top dogs won nine prizes for their puppy parents. It was a tough competition, but it wasn’t because of the rain; our judges had to choose between more participants than ever before! More than 80 pups and 200 people showed up for Downtown’s biggest Barktoberfest event.

The Event

On October 29th, hundreds of pups and people descended on the Seaport at Pier 17 for Barktoberfest, a canine costume party celebration. The event was hosted by Downtown Magazine and POOCHI NYC. Downtown Magazine’s Pawblisher Barclay publishes his own column in the magazine. POOCHI NYC is a professional dog-walking service offering memberships to NYC Pawrents with pooches at home. 

The event featured snacks, “BarkTinis,” and more, including snacks from Industry Kitchen, Grandaisy Bakery, and Insomnia Cookies.

Sponsors included: Downtown Magazine, POOCHI NYC, Seaport District NYC, Social Tees Animal Rescue, Four Seasons, SYNLawn, BARK, Frédéric Fekkai, WellPup, Worth Street Veterinary Center, Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams, Pet Plate, Tribeca Grill, Zoo Snoods, and Insomnia Cookies.

The Competition

A group of seven expert judges chose winners for 6 categories and three runners up, with prizes for all.

The Judges:

Saul Scherl Executive Vice President Howard Hughes Corp

“Elizabeth Velez Developer Velez Organization

Mimi Fisher Stylist 

“Dr. DiPolo” Worth Street Vet 

“Kiana Martinez Mitchel Gold Bob Williams 

Christie Huus Christie Huus, Vice-Chair Seaport Museum 

Martin Kesselman Founder InColour

The Winners

We know this is why you’re really here: the puppy pictures. We don’t blame you.

Our Runners Pup:

Runners up received a one-year subscription to Downtown Magazine. For one year, they will able to learn about all of the cool stuff happening downtown, and their furry friends can learn about local doggie do’s with Barclay’s Spot.

Our first runner up was dressed as General Leia, our favorite Disney princess.
Dumbo puppy

7th Place

Our 7th place winners were a tag-team, a pair of partners. These army pups won their owner a gift basket from Eatily.

6th Place

This went to a pair of owners, and one adorable infomercial of a pup. This chia pet won its owners a trip to the Fabio Doti Salon on Wall Street.

This pet really grew on our judges.

5th Place

This next pup was a Prime choice for 5th place. This Amazon Prime Pup won our hearts, as well as a Gift Certificate for Worth Street Veterinary Center.

This dog delivers joy to your heart in two days or less.

4th Place

This princely participant won his owner a hair makeover from Fredric Fekkai with David Cotteblanche.

3rd Place

Our third-place winner was also our “funniest costume.” It makes a lot of sense–this pup is a real joker. Pepper won himself a beautiful new dog bed from MGBW.

Joker Pup

2nd Place

Our second-place winner is also competing in another contest, a heated political bout that won this dog “Best Headline-of-the-Day” costume. Bernie Sanders himself came down to the competition, looking a little furrier than usual, to collect a dinner for four at the Tribeca Grill.

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Senator Sanders posing after a tough competition.

1st Prize

First prize went to a repeat pup. Last year’s winner (she was a fortune teller) returned as a grandma. If you think the costume is impressive, you should have seen her walk her walker on her hind legs. This walker-walking pup’s parent will walk away with an overnight stay at the Four Seasons.

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Some Other Highlights

Some candid pics of some other participants. Nobody was a loser with awesome costumes like these.

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Barclay Recommends: Le Pet Spa in Battery Park City

Photo: Courtesy of batteryparktv.com

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Photo: Courtesy of LePetSpabpc.com

 

Barclay is the face of all pups in Lower Manhattan, which means he always has to be groomed to perfection. After being groomed at Le Pet Spa, Barclay has been catching the eyes of many on the Financial District streets. Although he is always considered an adorable show stopper, his new cut and clean coat is better than ever. Conveniently located in Battery Park City, Le Pet Spa is the best place to fulfill your every Pet need. Previous owner, Robert Concister, has served Downtown pet lovers and the furry companions for years. He is now passing his business over to to Phil Castiglia. Both have great hopes of expanding business and convenience for the Downtown community.

Le Pet Spa supplies everything the Downtown area needs from collars to wee wee pad to almost every food brand. If they do not carry what you are looking for, they try their best to accommodate your needs. They accept orders via phone and fax which they deliver daily throughout the Battery Park City Area. Castiglia explains, “We are looking to expand our reach. Although we specialize in dogs, we are looking forward to working with cats just as much.”

The luxurious grooming services at Le Pet Spa left Barclay looking cleaner and more handsome than ever! These services are appointment only and offered 7 days a week, for customer convenience. Le Pet Spa’s grooming staff is unbelievably talented, friendly, and gentle with all pets. Not only are they extraordinary groomers, but their service even includes a pick up and drop off service in BPC and across the highway and North End Ave. Castiglia states, “We feel we have excellent groomers, which is motivating us to expand our reach.”

Le Pet Spa also offers surprise daily specials along with grooming services including nail clippings, facial touch ups, gland cleaning, and brush outs to maintain your pet’s appearance between haircuts and baths. They also groom cats, which is very uncommon in this area. Le Pet Spa aims to please, meet the needs of their customers, and the customer’s pets. “Our mission is to serve this neighborhood, whether we are dog sitting, dog walking, or dropping off food. Our job is to take care of animals.”

Castigla wanted to be a veterinarian his whole life, but could not afford the necessary schooling at the time. He began working and became Senior Vice President of a of large company. Now that he has had so much success he has retired and is doing what he loves most – working with animals. “From a young age I spent time with my Aunt who bred border collies which inspired me to volunteer for animal societies and shelters all my life.” Castiglia is living out his dreams as the new owner of Le Pet Spa with the goal to enhance the life of animals in Lower Manhattan.

-by Deirdre McAndrew

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Pikachu, Barclay’s Spot

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PIKACHU, Toy Pekingese, 2 Years

What is your perfect summer day? Being with my family and my doggie pals outside in our garden and by the pool.

Where do you catch some rays? On the front patio between my mom’s lavender and basil pots where it smells so nice.

What is your favorite snack? Grilled salmon on the cedar planks, and I also love to eat watermelon.

Favorite sport? I like to watch the fish and frogs in our fishpond and to chase butterflies in the backyard.

Pikachu is one of the puppies featured in Barclay’s Spot in DOWNTOWN’s Summer 2014 edition. If you would like to see some of the cutest dogs from Lower Manhattan, you can find our latest issue on newsstands now! Or you can subscribe for home delivery by clicking here.

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Bubbha, Barclay’s Spot

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BUBBHA, Japanese Mastiff, 20 Months

What is your perfect summer day? Playing with my best friend Stella, a beautiful Battery Park City French bulldog!

Where do you catch some rays? Right here with my friends in Battery Park…or on the Longmeadow in Prospect Park.

What is your favorite snack? A rare cheddar cheeseburger at TriBeCa Grand or Soho Grand Hotels. The Soho Grand also has a really great new dog run!

Favorite sport? Hiking for a couple of hours along the Hudson or East Rivers.

Bubbha is one of the puppies featured in Barclay’s Spot in our DOWNTOWN’s Summer 2014 edition. If you would like to see some of the cutest dogs from Lower Manhattan, you can find our latest issue on newsstands now! Or you can subscribe for home delivery by clicking here.

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Cooper, A Dog’s-Eye View of Downtown

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COOPER, Shiffon, 3 Years

What is your perfect summer day? Running around at my daddy’s house in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Where do you catch some rays? At the South Street Seaport dogwalk or Chelsea Piers.

What is your favorite snack? Always CHICKEN!

Favorite sport? Playing fetch with my two daddies.

Cooper is one of the puppies featured in Barclay’s Spot, A Dog’s-Eye View of Downtown of DOWNTOWN’s Summer 2014 edition. If you would like to see some of the cutest dogs from Lower Manhattan, you can find our latest issue on newsstands now! Or you can subscribe for home delivery by clicking here.

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Taj, A Dog’s-Eye View Of Downtown

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TAJ, Puggle, 1.5 Years

Favorite spring activity? With all the snow this winter, I have been dying to finally visit all my friends at the park, and just sitting outside enjoying the breeze by the water with my parents.

Do you have a go-to park in NYC? The parks in Battery Park City are home to me, my favorite ones are on the south side of BPC.

What food can’t you resist? B-A-C-O-N. nom nom nom.

Taj is one of the puppies featured in Barclay’s Spot, A Dog’s-Eye View of Downtown. If you would like to see some of the cutest dogs from Lower Manhattan, you can find them in our Spring 2014 Edition on newsstands now! Or subscribe to DOWNTOWN Magazine for home delivery by clicking here.