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What Should I Get My Dog for Christmas? 26 Pawfect Ideas

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Whether it’s your dog’s first Christmas with you or their fifth, you want to spoil them with gifts for the holiday just as much as anyone else in the family. But what should you get your pet for the holidays? Your pup probably already has everything they need, and you can only have so many toys in the home before people start tripping over them constantly!

If you’re unsure what to get your pup for Christmas this year, we’ve got you covered. We gathered 26 pawfect Christmas gift ideas for dogs, which include everything from food-related items to necessities for an at-home spa day. Trust us, your dog will be thanking you on Christmas Day!

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Food and Feeding Gifts

1. Food

If you haven’t already made the switch to fresh food for your favorite canine, this could be the perfect Christmas gift for them! Fresh food offers your pup whole ingredients, such as real veggies, whole grains, and real meat, and provides them with all the nutrients they need without all the extra ingredients. Most dogs love the taste of fresh food, and for some, it’s much easier to digest, which leads to less stomach upset.

The Farmer’s Dog has been around for a while and is a subscription service. Simply sign up, choose from the meal options, and customize the meals as needed, and your dog’s food will be delivered to your door. This is a Christmas gift that will please your pet’s taste buds and keep them healthy!


2. Food Bowl

Disney Mickey Mouse Holiday Non-Skid Ceramic Dog & Cat Bowl

The holidays call for a lovely bowl to eat meals out of, and you can certainly find cute holiday dog bowls out there. We love this Disney Mickey Mouse bowl because it’s affordable and non-skid. Plus, the design featuring holly, leaves, and Mickey Mouse isn’t an overtly Christmassy design, so you could get away with using it year-round. The bowl comes in two sizes—medium (5 cups) and large (8 cups)—so it is suitable for pups of all sizes!

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Treat and Toy Gifts

3. Holiday Treats

Blue Buffalo Holiday Santa Snacks Oatmeal & Cinnamon Crunchy Dog Treats

You can’t feed your dog the holiday cookies and other baked goods you make at Christmas, so why not give them delicious doggie cookies? These crunchy treats by Blue Buffalo come in fun holiday shapes and contain oatmeal and cinnamon, so they’re almost as good as the real thing (at least, your pup will think so!). With these, your pet gets something special for Christmas and doesn’t have to feel left out from all the holiday food fun.


4. Dog’s First Christmas

Frisco Holiday My First Christmas Bone

Are you celebrating your pup’s first Christmas with you? Then, this adorable plush squeaky toy by Frisco is just the thing! This bone is excellent for chewing because of its squeakiness, cuddling because of its plushness, and throwing because of its size, so your dog will have a great time with it. It’s pretty large too, so it should be suitable for most canines.


5. Holiday Squeaky Toy

Disney Frozen's Olaf Plush with Rope Squeaky Dog Toy

Snowmen make you think of winter and the holidays, and there’s no better snowman than Olaf from “Frozen”! This adorable squeaky toy is fantastic for cuddling, chewing, and more. Plus, the arms are made of rope, so you can even play tug of war with your dog. This toy is on the larger side, so even bigger pups will be able to snuggle up with it when playtime is over.


6. Holiday Puzzle Toy

Frisco Holiday Mrs. Claus' Oven Hide & Seek Puzzle Toy

If your pet loves a challenge, this super cute puzzle toy shaped like Mrs. Claus’ oven is sure to delight. Besides the oven, you get a Christmas tree, candy cane, wreath, and Santa to hide inside the oven. Simply put them in, and watch your pup figure out how to get them out again! This toy is also plush and squeaky, so it works for snuggling and chewing.


7. Holiday Rope Toy

Frisco Double Knot Tri-Color Rope Fetch Dog Toy

Got a heavy chewer in the house? Then, you need a toy that’s super durable, so it won’t get ripped to shreds on Christmas Day. This holiday rope toy comes in red, white, and green and is designed to hold up to wear and tear. It’s a wonderful gift for any pup that loves to chew or enjoys tug of war!

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Gifts for Walks & Hikes

8. Christmas Collar

Blueberry Pet Christmas Party Fair Isle Polyester Dog Collar

Help your dog get into the holiday spirit with this fun Christmas gift! This red and green dog collar is decorated with a traditional fair isle print and comes with a detachable bow. With a durable plastic buckle and easy adjustment, this is a simple way to ensure your pup is noticed while the two of you are out on walks or hikes!


9. Christmas Leash

STAR WARS THE MANDALORIANS THE CHILD Snowman Dog Leash

What’s better than holiday snowmen? Holiday snowmen and Grogu, of course, and with this dog leash, you get both! This is truly an adorable leash for a pup, especially if you’re a “The Mandalorian” fan. Not only does it have an epic Christmas design, but it also features an Ultra-Weld seal designed to withstand seven times the recommended weight for the leash, so even if your pet pulls on walks, you shouldn’t have issues.


10. Christmas ID Tag

Santa's Favorite Personalized Dog & Cat ID Tag

Complete your dog’s holiday walking essentials with a Christmas ID tag! This tag is red on one side with a picture of Santa’s hat and proclaims your pup, “Santa’s Favorite Dog.” The other side can be engraved with your pet’s name and other relevant info. With this tag, a Christmas leash, and a Christmas collar, your dog will be decked out for holiday walks and hikes.


11. Holiday Jacket

Frisco Lightweight Quilted Water-Resistant Reversible Insulated Dog & Cat Jacket

Going out for a walk on a chilly, drizzly day? Then, your pet will need a jacket, so why not gift them a holiday one? This Christmas plaid jacket is reversible, so you can switch things up when you feel like it. It’s also insulated, quilted, and water-resistant, so your pup will stay warm and dry no matter the weather.


12. GPS Tracker

Pawfit - Christmas Inclusion

Give the gift of safety this season with a Pawfit pet location and activity tracker! The 100% waterproof GPS tracker uses the most reliable 4G network for the fastest and most accurate tracking to keep pets protected no matter where they may go. Packed with unique features to help keep pets safer and healthier, including sound and light notifications, virtual safety zones, smart removal alerts, activity goal setting, voice commands, and more, tails will be wagging well beyond the holidays! Shop big holiday sales all through December.

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Holiday Outfits

13. Christmas Socks

Frisco Non-Skid Elf Dog Socks

Keep your dog’s feet cozy and prevent them from sliding around the house while playing with visiting family and friends with Christmas socks! This set from Frisco is designed to look like little elf outfits and has doggie paws on the bottom of the socks to make them non-skid. They come in six sizes, so no matter your pup’s breed, you should find a set that fits. It’s a pawfect Christmas gift, indeed!


14. Christmas Bandana

Frisco Peekaboo Reindeer Dog & Cat Bandana

Do you want to dress your dog up for the holidays, but they aren’t a fan of costumes? Gift them this sweet Christmas bandana, then! Featuring a reindeer with Christmas lights all tangled up in their antlers, this bandana is made from soft polyester, so it will be gentle against your pup’s skin (that also means it’s machine washable!). It ranges in size from small to large, so it should fit most breeds.


15. Holiday Hat

Frisco Reindeer Fair Isle Dog & Cat Pom Hat

Your dog will need a nice holiday hat to keep their ears warm on Christmas day, and Frisco has a product that definitely fits the bill. This red and white hat with a reindeer design has a pom-pom on top and long tassels, so it’s the perfect hat for winter. The hat also contains a chin strap that’s adjustable, so you get the perfect fit for your pet.


16. Ugly Sweater

Frisco Striped Festive Dog & Cat Ugly Sweater

Ugly sweaters are a holiday tradition for many, so why not gift your dog one of their own? This ugly sweater has a mix of everything in the design—Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Santa hats, and mugs of beer—so it absolutely meets the definition of “ugly.” It’s also incredibly festive and will keep your pup warm while you journey to see friends and family!


17. Christmas Costume

Frisco Holiday Gift Box Dog & Cat Costume

If your dog doesn’t mind being dressed up, this costume is fantastic! It’s designed to look like a gift box with red Christmas tree-patterned wrapping paper and even has a big green bow on top. It’s truly adorable, as well as a bit more unique than the typical Christmas elf or Santa canine costumes.

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Comfort Gifts

18. Holiday Blanket

PetAmi Sherpa Cat & Dog Blanket

A new blanket (and a holiday-themed one at that) is always an excellent Christmas gift idea for your pup. Dogs can go through blankets rather quickly, so they almost always could use another. This blanket by PetAmi is sherpa and plaid, so it will keep your dog incredibly cozy while they’re snoozing after all the Christmas festivities!


19. Festive Dog Bed

Sherry Kline Red Velvet with Natural Color Faux Fur Sleigh Holiday Dog Bed

Want to really go all out for the holidays? Then give your pup a new dog bed, preferably a festive one, like this sleigh bed! This cute dog bed will let your dog enjoy the holiday season and stay cozy and warm through the cold nights. It’ll also make them the focal point of your household, and what dog wouldn’t love that?


20. Heated Bed

K&H Pet Products Deluxe Lectro-Soft Outdoor Heated Bolster Cat & Dog Bed

This gift isn’t holiday-themed, but if you have an older pup with achy joints, they would probably greatly appreciate a heated bed as a Christmas gift. This bed by K&H is made of cozy fleece and has dual thermostats that warm up to your pet’s body temperature when on the bed. It’s also a breeze to clean and guaranteed to keep your dog at their warmest, no matter how cold it is outside.

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Grooming Gifts

21. Shampoo

Hepper Waterless No Rinse Pet Shampoo

Gift your favorite canine the gift of waterless baths this holiday season! Dogs are notorious for disliking bath time, but with this waterless shampoo by Hepper, you can skip all the fuss. Simply rub some of this into your pup’s fur, then brush it out. Voilà! You have a clean dog, and nobody is traumatized by an actual bath.

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22. Cologne

Hepper Pet Cologne Spray

Wait, cologne for dogs? Yep! This pet cologne by Hepper is designed to give your dog a light, refreshing scent of aloe and cucumber, so when you and your pup show up to holiday parties, they’ll smell fantastic. The scent of this cologne isn’t overwhelming, and it also leaves your dog with a luxurious shine to their coat that will make them the star of any gathering.

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23. Brush Replacement

Mr. Peanut's Hand Gloves Dog & Cat Grooming & De-shedding Aid

You might not be able to ditch the brush entirely, but if your dog hates being brushed, these gloves could make them one happy pup. Mr. Peanut’s hand gloves are designed to help your pet de-shed while being more comfortable for them. Rather than have tines or prongs that might catch in fur, these gloves have rubber tips that gently run through fur and pull out dead hair. It’s the pawfect Christmas gift for brush-haters!

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Strictly Christmas Gifts

24. Ornament

Frisco Plaid Paw Shape Metal Personalized Dog & Cat Holiday Ornament

Everyone should have an ornament on the Christmas tree, including your pup. This ornament from Frisco has a red plaid design, space for a photo of your pup, and can be personalized with your dog’s name. It’s a cute and fun way to ensure your pet is added to the family Christmas festivities.


25. Santa Hat

Frisco Holiday Dog & Cat Santa Hat

If you opted out of gifting your dog a Christmas sweater, bandana, or costume, you might consider gifting them a simple Santa hat. This way, they get to dress up for the holiday, and even if they don’t love hats, this is one they’ll only have to wear a couple of days a year. This is another easy way to get your pup in the mood for the holiday.


26. Stocking

Frisco Sherpa Plaid Paw Holiday Personalized Dog & Cat Stocking

Just like everyone should have an ornament on the tree, everyone in the family should have a stocking. This Frisco stocking comes in white on red, red on white, or green plaid and white and can be personalized with your pup’s name. It’s large enough to hold lots of treats and small toys for your dog, which they’ll be thrilled to receive on Christmas Day!

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Conclusion

This year, when Christmas rolls around, you’ll be prepared. These 25 pawfect gift ideas are perfect for pups of all ages and sizes, so hopefully, you found several that your dog will love. This will be a holiday that your dog won’t soon forget!


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