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15 Christmas gift ideas for your dog


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  • Everyone loves buying their four-legged friends a gift or two (or three!) so we’ve rounded up our pick of the best Christmas gifts for dogs. Whether you’re looking for something practical, such as one of the best waterproof dog coats, something fun (maybe one of or the best dog Christmas jumpers) or something tasty that your dog can enjoy safely on Christmas day, we’ve got you covered.

    Here are some ideas if you’re looking for Christmas gifts for dogs that will be sure to set tails wagging…

    Best Christmas gifts for dogs

    Rosewood Festive Turkey Wrapped Carrot Treats

    RRP: £3 for 100g |

    These rawhide-free sticks are made with real carrot wrapped in turkey breast meat. They’re grain-free, gluten-free, low in fat and have no added salt.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or viovet.co.uk

    Laughing dog macarons: Christmas treats for dogs

    Laughing Dog Christmas Macarons

    RRP: £5 for 8 macarons |

    These strawberry and peanut butter flavoured macarons make for the most perfect festive dog treats and present. Oven-baked with mouth-watering strawberry and peanut butter flavour and carefully hand-filled with delicious yoghurt – a truly special doggy Christmas gift to keep tails wagging all day long! Suitable for dogs aged three months plus.

    In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk 

    Kong Reindeer Toy

    RRP: £11.99 |

    This adorable reindeer has an internal knotted rope and floppy design that satisfies natural instincts. It’s made with varied textures and squeakers to entice play.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or viovet.co.uk

    Tasty Bone Christmas Chew

    Sizes: Toy, small, medium or large | RRP: From £4.50 |

    This tough chew toy is available in four festive flavours – turkey/cranberry, honey roast ham, roast goose or partridge.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Abrrlo christmas cardigan for dogs

    Abrrlo Dog Christmas Jumper

    Sizes: XS–XXL | RRP: From £10.99 |

    If your dog is after a more grand-dad vibe – pipe-and-slippers look – how about a cardigan? This cute knitted cardie is available in white bear, red snowflake or wine red reindeer patterns, with a button-up style along the back.

    In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk

    Lily’s Kitchen Advent Calendar for dogs

    Lily’s Kitchen Dog Advent Calendar

    Filled with a selection of three tasty biscuits and treats – suitable for dogs over four months.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or viovet.co.uk 

    Ruff & Tumble dog drying coat Christmas gifts for dogs

    Ruff & Tumble dog drying coat

    RRP: From £41.95 |

    With two layers of towelling, this drying robe dries your dog in minutes and takes the hassle out of managing wet dogs.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Skipper's Traditional Christmas Bundle treats for dogs

    Skipper’s Traditional Christmas Bundle

    RRP: £34.99 for 720g |

    A bundle of doggy happiness, containing an advent calendar, Christmas cracker and a selection box. The calendar is filled with nutritious treats as well as dried fish skin and natural dog biscuits. The cracker (no bang) contains fish skin flatties.

    The healthy combination of low-fat dog treats are designed to prioritise the dog’s health above all, with omega oil and protein for good cardiovascular health, shiny coats and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as providing an exciting mix of smell, taste and texture. No additives or fillers.

    There is also a jute crinkler toy for fun.

    In the UK? Visit amazon.co.uk

    Reindeer Toy Christmas Gift for dogs

    Petface Reindeer Toy

    RRP: £9.99 |

    This plush toy includes a built-in squeaker to engage and amuse your dog.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Pooch & Mutt dog Christmas dinner gift box

    Pooch & Mutt Ski-Sonal Gift Box

    RRP: £11.99 |

    A premium gift box for dogs containing wet food and healthy meaty treats from this ethical, award-winning small British company. This vet-recommended wet food is low-calorie, high-protein turkey and chicken, with fruit and vegetables for a traditional Christmas dinner. It also includes the cheese fondue meaty treats, cheese fondue dental sticks and a pack of poop bags.

    In the UK? View now at poochandmutt.co.uk

    Kimm & Miller Pooch Hamper

    RRP: £16.99 |

    This festive box includes a durable braided rope ball, a cute Christmas pudding dog toy (with squeaker) and a bag of bone-shaped treats.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Rosewood Stocking Christmas gift for dogs

    Rosewood Stocking

    RRP: £7 |

    This stocking gives your dog a full “Christmas dinner”, including salmon bites for starters, turkey strips for main, and cheese sticks for dessert.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    WeatherBeeta Explorer Dog Coat

    WeatherBeeta Explorer Dog Coat

    Sizes: 25–80cm | RRP: £59.99 |

    Designed with the idea that you can go and explore anywhere, at any time, this coat has a waterproof ripstop polyester outer with really soft lining and a warm 160g polyfill, and a belly wrap with adjustment points for the perfect fit.

    The waterproof zipped harness/leash hole making it compatible with both collars and harnesses, and the two draw strings and toggles allow adjustment for the neck collar for ultimate fit, with stretch fabric around leg arches for comfort and to prevent rubbing. The reflective logo and piping increases visibility in the dark, too.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    Christmas Tarts Christmas gift for dogs

    Hatchwells Christmas Tarts

    RRP: £9.99 for two packs of two pies |

    A fun Christmas treat for their dogs when the rest of the family are having theirs.

    In the UK? View at amazon.co.uk

    Pedigree stocking Christmas gift for dogs

    Pedigree Stocking

    RRP: £9.99 |

    This stocking contains a Pedigree Rodeo with Beef (4 pieces), Pedigree Tasty Minis Chicken & Duck Flavour Chunks, Pedigree Jumbone with Beef & Poultry and three Pedigree Dentastix Daily chews.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk


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