Christmas is the perfect time to repay that unconditional love and pamper our pups. So we’ve rounded up 7 of the best gifts for your dog this Christmas.
As always, our Christmas gift guide supports small businesses, and this year they need us more than ever.
When you buy from a small business, it really does mean the world to them, so please try to ‘shop small’ this Christmas and show your support.
From personalised blankets to snuggly robes. Practical gifts, to indulgent toys. Festive flowers to beautiful bandanas. We’ve got you covered this Christmas.
The Muddy Dog Survival Kit
Banish muddy paws this winter with this fabulous Muddy Dog Survival Kit from Distinctive Pets.
Packed with everything you need to keep your pup squeaky clean, this nifty little kit contains everything you need to make Winter walkies a breeze.
What’s more, it comes packed in a cute cotton bag making it the perfect practical gift for the dog lover in your life.
Inside the kit you will find:
- Ruff and Tumble drying mitts. (available in a choice of colours). These are fabulous for drying delicate tummies and paws.
- A natural coconut oil dog soap that comes in a handy sisel drawstring bag – perfect for scrubbing those hard-to-reach areas!
- A natural paw and nose balm to keep delicate paw pads and dry noses supple and moisturised in chilly conditions
- A bag of natural scrumptious treats to enjoy as a post-bath reward
The Muddy Dog Survival Kit costs £40.
Harbour Hounds Drying Robe
Whether you’re planning a day at the beach, or a post-bath snuggle, these adorable stripy drying robes from Harbour Hounds are the perfect addition to any discerning pawdrobe.
Teamed with the Muddy Dog Survival Kit, they make the perfect combo!
Available in a range of eye-catching colours these nautical robes really are a cut above the rest.
With an adjustable fastening around the tummy, and a hole for your dog’s tail, the fit is second to none.
They are ideal for keeping your dog warm and cosy after a dip in the tub!
The robes come in a range of sizes to fit all breeds. The sizing is quite generous, so bear this in mind when ordering.
Robes from £29.99
Click here to shop Harbour Hounds Drying Robes
Handmade Dog Accessories from Leo, Charley and Me
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without that all-important festive outfit, and when it comes to handmade dog accessories Leo Charley and Me win paws down!
Available in a choice of four festive fabrics, you can guarantee your pup will be the envy of every dog mum (and dad!) in the park this Christmas.
From beautiful bow ties to collar flowers. Bandanas, velvet lined-collars, and matching leads, your little fashionista will be the pick of the pack on Christmas Day!
You can even go all out and choose to twin with your dog with a coordinating hair scrunchie. After all, you know what they say? Twinning is winning!
Accessories from £7
Click here to shop the Christmas Collection
Personalised Christmas Dog Blanket from My Posh Paws
If you’re looking for a special personalised gift for the dog or dog lover in your life this Christmas these adorable fleecy blankets from My Posh Paws are just the ticket.
Made and embroidered here in the UK, they make such an adorable present and can be reused every year.
They are the gift that keeps on giving!
These Christmas blankets are available in red or grey, and are embroidered with an Appliqué Christmas Tree above your dog’s name.
Blanket Size: Approx. 72cm x 100cm.
As well as cosy blankets, My Posh Paws sells a range of personalised pet accessories.
They also sell gift vouchers, so if you’re unsure of what to buy the discerning dog lover in your life a voucher makes the perfect prezzie.
Personalised Christmas Dog Blanket £14.99
Click here to shop My Posh Paws
Treats and Toys Galore from Cognitive Canine Company
Every little tinker needs some new toys at Christmas, and the Cognitive Canine Company has a fantastic selection to choose from.
From jolly little Gingerbread men and squeaky reindeer to a range of mouth-watering morsels to feast upon, there is lots for the pampered pooch this Christmas.
Their doggy subscription boxes are great value and provide your pup with boredom-busting activities and enrichment toys to keep canine brains occupied over the festive period.
Whether you have a champion chewer or a softer-mouthed mutt, they have a range of toys and treats to suit.
Boxes can be purchased as a one-off, or you can save yourself a stash by signing up for a monthly subscription.
We’ve been lucky enough to test out several of their boxes in recent months and have been so impressed with the quality and diversity of their treats and toys.
Boxes from £24.99
Click here to shop the Cognitive Canine Company
Reg&Bob – Accessories for dogs who like to be dogs
When it comes to muddy adventures, it’s Reg&Bob to the rescue all the way!
Designed with dogs who love to be dogs in mind, these robust yet stylish stripy accessories are the dog’s danglies!
Fully washable, you can just chuck them in the machine after a muddy day out and they come up as good as new.
There are seven vibrant colours to choose from, and it’ll come as no surprise that we have one of each colour!
These practical lead and collar sets are our go-to in all weathers, whether basking at the beach or wallowing (involuntarily!) in mud!
Reg&Bob has recently launched a long line and also a new dog harness which is receiving rave reviews.
Unfortunately, both my two are too teeny for the harness otherwise we’d be ordering one in a shot.
Collars from £18
Send a Dog a Bone – The Pawfect gift for Hound AND Human!
If you’re not seeing your loved ones in the fur this Christmas, these cute letterbox-sized gift boxes make the perfect present.
Beautifully packaged, each box contains some wholesome, healthy treats for the hound and an adorable Christmas tree decoration for the human.
Also included in the gift box is a greetings card which can be personalised for the recipient.
You can choose from a selection of tantalising flavours, and there’s even a gluten-free option available for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Send a Dog a Bone has a range of treat boxes available on their website, so take a look and sniff out your perfect present.
Gift boxes from £14.95
Click here to shop Send a Dog a Bone
We hope we’ve given you lots of ideas of Christmas gifts you can buy for those all im’paw’tant family members.
You can also pawruse our directory for more ideas!
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Woofs and Wags
Kate, Gertie and Winnie
xox