Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Templates 23 Free, Fun, and Easy Dog Pumpkin Carving Stencils Don't leave your furry friend out of all the fun. Add a jack-o'-lantern with your dog's breed for some puppy love on Halloween. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 18, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Carve a dog pumpkin that looks just like your pup this Halloween with our free and easy dog pumpkin-carving templates. Let your friends and neighbors know which dog breed is best by carving a Halloween pumpkin that looks like your favorite canine with these easy dog pumpkin carving ideas. Get our free Dachshund, Labrador Retriever, Pug, and other dog stencils for sweet faces to carve! Our Top Halloween Pumpkins: From Stencils to Carvings 01 of 23 Border Collie Pumpkin FREE border collie stencil Border collies are a crowd favorite (look at those eyes!), and a border collie pumpkin carving is no exception. Sweeten up your outdoor Halloween decor with this adorable and easy dog pumpkin carving project. 60 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Personalize Your Porch Decor 02 of 23 Boston Terrier Pumpkin FREE Boston Terrier stencil This furry companion deserves his own pumpkin! A Boston terrier pumpkin carving is easily one of our favorite Halloween stencil ideas. Editor's Tip Make this easy dog pumpkin-carving stencil your own by adding little details like shaded patches of fur, whiskers, or even a carved tag. 03 of 23 Schnauzer Pumpkin FREE Schnauzer stencil The accentuated whiskers on this schnauzer pumpkin carving make for a perfect replica. This festive pumpkin carving is one of the best ways to cheerfully greet trick-or-treaters as they come up the driveway on Halloween night. 04 of 23 Labrador Retriever Pumpkin Labrador Retriever stencil A perfect pumpkin carving idea for kids, this Labrador retriever pumpkin carving will make anyone smile. You only need a few simple tools to carve this friendly fellow. 05 of 23 Beagle Pumpkin FREE beagle stencil Does it get any cuter than this beagle pumpkin carving? We don't think so. If you're feeling really creative, try carving multiple beagle pumpkins for a "litter" of darling carved pumpkins. 14 Free Cat Pumpkin Carving Stencils of Your Favorite Breeds 06 of 23 Boxer Pumpkin FREE boxer stencil There's nothing spooky about this jack-o'-lantern. Boxers are one of the most popular dog breeds, and this easy dog pumpkin carving creation is what your Halloween-decorated porch needs—puppy dog eyes and all. Editor's Tip The key to this boxer pumpkin carving is the shading. Use a variety of tools and pressure to achieve the look. 07 of 23 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Pumpkin Cavalier King Charles stencil This dog stencil reminds us of some of our favorite furry friends! Our favorite part is the floppy ears on this cavalier King Charles spaniel pumpkin carving. 08 of 23 German Shepherd Pumpkin German Shepherd stencil These brown and black pups are one of the most loyal dog breeds, and this replica is almost too good. We're wagging our tails at this German shepherd pumpkin carving. Even the tongue looks right! 31 Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas for the Best Jack-o'-Lanterns 09 of 23 Chihuahua Pumpkin FREE Chihuahua stencil Do you have puppy fever? This free chihuahua pumpkin stencil will satisfy those feelings (well, maybe). It'll make for an adorable fall decor piece, that's for sure! 60 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Personalize Your Porch Decor 10 of 23 Cocker Spaniel Pumpkin FREE Cocker Spaniel stencil Man's best friend doesn't get much better than this. Try this easy dog pumpkin carving of a cocker spaniel this year for furry delight. Editor's Tip These dog pumpkin carvings make fun fall gifts! Create one for a friend, and they'll love displaying a sweet token to their furry friend. 11 of 23 Golden Retriever Pumpkin Golden Retriever stencil As one of the most popular family dogs, golden retrievers are known for being incredibly friendly and happy. This pooch is just as thrilled with his face on this pumpkin carving as we are. His smile sure shows it! 33 Easy Halloween Crafts You Can Make in a Day 12 of 23 Pomeranian Pumpkin FREE Pomeranian stencil This Pomeranian pumpkin is one of our favorite easy dog pumpkin carving ideas. Try out the Pomeranian pumpkin carving this year for an adorable Halloween treat. 13 of 23 Jack Russell Terrier Pumpkin Jack Russell terrier stencil This furry pup is ready for her beauty shot. Dog or cat person, you need to try a Jack Russell terrier pumpkin carving in your Halloween display this year. Seriously, how cute is this little guy? 14 of 23 Scottish Terrier Pumpkin FREE Scottish Terrier stencil This Scottish terrier pumpkin carving will make for the cutest jack-o'-lantern in the neighborhood. Since this pup's whiskers are so detailed, most of this design is made by scraping the outer orange shell rather than carving. This face is so easy to recreate with the correct pumpkin carving tools. 15 of 23 Dachshund Pumpkin Stencil Dachshund stencil Hot dog! This pumpkin carved to look like a dachshund pup is the cutest way to share your pet portrait. Whether you have a dog or not, this dachshund pumpkin carving will surely attract trick-or-treaters. 13 Free Printable Fall-Themed Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Create Today 16 of 23 German Shorthaired Pointer Pumpkin German Shorthair stencil This easy dog pumpkin carving stencil is paws-itively one of our favorites. Use a battery-operated candle inside and show off a German shorthaired pointer on your front porch. 17 of 23 Doberman Pinscher Pumpkin Doberman pinscher stencil This Doberman pinscher pumpkin carving will guard your Halloween-decorated home—with cuteness! We'd give this good boy a trick-or-(dog)treat. 18 of 23 Pug Stencil FREE Pug stencil This pup stands with pride over his pug pumpkin carving. And we don't blame him—we're itching to get our hands on some carving tools to make this cute pug pumpkin! 19 of 23 Rottweiler Pumpkin FREE Rottweiler stencil Add this one to our list of favorite easy pumpkin carving ideas. This rottweiler pumpkin carving can't be passed up this Halloween. Editor's Tip Size your dog pumpkin stencil to fit any pumpkin. 20 of 23 Poodle Pumpkin FREE poodle stencil Smile for the camera! This model-worthy pooch is proud of his poodle pumpkin carving. Editor's tip Since a poodle's curly fur can be tricky to carve, focus on getting the face and ear shapes right instead. 21 of 23 Shih Tzu Pumpkin FREE shih tzu stencil Trick-or-treaters will gawk at this oh-so-adorable Shih Tzu pumpkin carving. Add fun embellishments to this easy dog pumpkin carving, like bows and hair accents—use a long sewing pin to attach them to the pumpkin. You Need to Incorporate Midnight Calla Lilies into Your Halloween Decor 22 of 23 Siberian Husky Pumpkin FREE Siberian Husky stencil The shading on the snout of this Siberian husky pumpkin carving makes it look so realistic. Place this pumpkin on your front steps for a warm welcome. 26 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Cool Jack-o'-Lanterns 23 of 23 Yorkshire Terrier Pumpkin Yorkshire Terrier stencil Our free pumpkin carving pattern will show you how to get the shading on this adorable tiny pooch just right. The Yorkshire terrier pumpkin carving stencil looks complicated, but it's pretty easy to recreate! 35 Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for the Most Boo-tiful Home Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit