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We are 100 percent sure you have at least one person in your life who would love dog gifts this holiday season. Gifts for dogs are perfect for the canine-obsessed — and honestly, doesn’t that include most of us? It’s hard not to love those fluffy little balls of magic, and in today’s crazy world, we all need a little doggie time to put us at ease. Pups are truly the MVPs of many people’s lives, so if you’re on the hunt for dog gifts, these options out there are seriously next-level. And they’ve all been approved and tested by dog parents on team SheKnows.
Why focus on the dog and not the human this gift-giving season? Well, some people are just a bit more obsessed with dogs than others. We’ve all got an aunt whose life is dedicated to her fur baby, a best friend who lives and breathes for her lap dog, or a significant other who spends as much quality time with the dog as they do with the rest of the family. And it’s totally cool. In fact, we embrace our dog-crazy loved ones and respect that they treat Fido like a literal human with gifts, fancy meals, and lots of love. We celebrate it and are so down to indulge their obsession with adorable gifts at the holidays.
From personalized portraits of their pet to chic collars, gifts for dog lovers runs the gamut. Ahead, check out these pawfect gifts for dog lovers that will scratch any dog lover’s itch. Warning, you are definitely going to want to snag some of these irresistible cute items for yourself too!
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Best Distraction
Life is exciting! So if you know someone with an excitable dog, the Pupsicle is a godsend (for both pup and pup parent). It holds treats (you can insert whatever you want, but the Pupsicle Pops are designed to last 2-3 times longer than regular treats like peanut butter — and they’re healthier) inside so your pup can lick and gnaw for up to 40 minutes. This genius toy, which comes in three sizes, is great for mental stimulation and for keeping aggressive chewers busy with something they should be chewing. It’s also safer than most bones (which create shards and can be dangerous for dogs to swallow) and rawhide (which turns into a goopy mess and can get lodged in your dog’s GI). It’s easy to clean and reuse again and again.
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Basepaws Dog Breed + Health Dog DNA Test
Image Credit: Basepaws Whether you’re curious about your dog’s exact breed or you want more health insights (or both!), Basepaws’ Dog DNA Test offers not only a breakdown of their breed and origin, but their health, too. With over 280 genetic health markers, you can find out what your pup is predisposed to and work with your vet to proactively take care of them.
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Grounds & Hounds The Dog Sleeps in My Bed Coffee
Image Credit: Grounds & Hounds Grounds & Hounds not only sells dog lover-themed batches of fresh whole and ground coffee (our current favorite is The Dog Sleeps in My Bed, which is a rich, cozy dark roast with hints of milk chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted vanilla that is extra strong for those nights when your dogs think your bed is theirs) but they have really fun merch, too, like this ‘Biiiiiiig Stretch’ mug. The best part? For every sale, Grounds & Hounds donates part of the proceeds to dogs in need.
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Milktoast Dog People Pens
Let everyone at the office know you’re a dog person with these cheeky, cute pens that say things like, “I work hard so my dog can have nice things,” and “I was told there would be dogs.” This makes for a great stocking stuffer, too!
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Springbok Dog Park Puzzle
Let your giftee build out this 500-piece puzzle that illustrates a bustling dog park filled with dog parents running after and being dragged by their pooches, and doggos just having the time of their lives (so many funny little scenes to spot here)!
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Most Festive
Five dog toys, including tennis balls, a stuffed armadillo and a holiday-themed tug-of-war toy come in doggo’s very own Christmas stocking, which you can break out year after year and hang by the chimney. Santa knows when pups are naughty or nice, too!
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Best for Small Dogs
Walmart shoppers with puppies and smaller dog breeds like Shih Tzus vouch for this adorable plush dog doppelganger, great for light chewers.
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Best for Aggressive Chewers
The Super Chewer box by Bark Box is chock full of goodies for aggressive chewers to sink their chompers into. Bark Box lets you gift one box of goodies or a subscription starting at three months to a dog who loves a special delivery. One box starts at $45 for small dogs, and subscriptions let you save money the longer the duration you choose. Our senior commerce director, Gina Vaynshteyn, has been getting a BarkBox subscription for her two German Shepherds for a year now, and can confirm it’s the happiest she’s seen her pups. Every month has a different theme (October’s is, you guessed it, Halloween, and came with a candy corn-shaped toy, a “Pawday” candy-shaped plush, an apple cider donut treat, and more).
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Votum Dog-Themed Measuring Spoons
For the dog parent who happens to also love baking, get them these measuring spoons that they’ll use anytime they’re following a recipe. Since they’re ceramic and so daintily designed, they’ll look like a vintage gift you inherited, or something that West Elm might sell.
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Personalized Dog Face Pillow
Pick from several popular breeds (sadly, the seller doesn’t make all breeds!): The seller handmakes these from high-quality wool, making this more than just a throw novelty pillow.
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Quirkiest Gift
Image Credit: Uncommon Goods Some of these gift ideas are pretty whimsical, but it’s tough to beat these Custom Pet Nose Print Necklaces in the quirky department. If you know a dog lover who adores every little thing about their pooch, then follow your nose with this necklace.
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A Thundershirt for Anxious Dogs
If you have an anxious dog — or if you know someone who has an anxious dog — chances are, their lives revolve around said anxious dog and alleviating their worries and stressors (we do everything we can for our pups). One solution is a Thundershirt, which is similar to a weighted blanket: It applies pressure to their senses, which can calm them down. Whether your dog is effected by thunderstorms or fireworks, or takes some getting used to its environments, the Thundershirt is a life-saver.
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Most Comforting Dog Gift
Think you’ve seen it all? Then feast your eyes on this memory foam dog bed, all plush and furry on the outside and with the kind of support you’d want in your own mattress. What we love most about this is that it looks like a chic rug versus a standard dog mat. The cover is also removable for machine washing (score!).
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Talking Pet Starter Set
You may have see this on TikTok by now, but if you haven’t: Pet parents are setting up these recordable buttons and teaching them to “talk” back to us by pressing on the buttons with their paws. And you can customize them, too, so your dog can say things like, “Walk! Now!” or “Treat! Please!”
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Best Wearable Gift
Let’s be honest: doggie sweaters are gifts for humans, not so much animals. This adorable jumper would look so cute on your friend’s pup who dresses better than most people.
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Best Decor Gift
Image Credit: West & Willow. Your gift recipient will flip when they receive one of West & Willow’s realistic custom pet portraits, which are digitally illustrated by a team of artists using photos you upload to the site. You can create a canvas featuring one to three pets, and choose a variety of backgrounds and frames to suit any style. Once you pick your preferences, you’ll a receive a proof to approve or request edits and the team is more than happy to make adjustments if, say, your dog’s fur isn’t quite floofy enough. The same process applies to a range of other products including mugs, phone cases and even note cards. You’ll receive your super thoughtful gift in the mail within 2 to 3 weeks.
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Best Scented Gift
Image Credit: Pure + Good Not only does this chic, hand-crafted candle evoke a leisurely stroll in the park with your best bud, it also doubles as a pet deodorizer with its fresh lemongrass and peppermint scent. You’ll find this and loads more curated gift ideas from indie pet brands in This Dog’s Life Shop.
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Best Altruistic Gift
Image Credit: Conscious Step. Not only are these fair trade organic cotton socks ridiculously comfortable and cute, they also help save the lives of shelter animals. As with all Concious Step products that support a specific charitable cause, each Socks That Save Dogs gift box purchase benefits Best Friends Animal Society. Your recipient will feel good every time they pull on one of the three dog-printed pairs knowing they helped care for more than just their own pup.
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Best Customizable Gift
This customizable sweatshirt allows you to pick out an outline of doggie ears (you can choose from 25 different breed options) so that your best friend has memorabilia that represents their adorable pet.
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Best Tech Gift
Image Credit: Amazon. You can tell a lot about a person from what’s on their phone case, so it’s basically a requirement that every proud dog parent has a case adorned with friendly pups.
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Cutest Collar
Image Credit: Rifle Paper Co. The trendy pup only deserves the best, so gift the furry fashionista this gorgeous collar from Rifle Paper Co. You can even get the pet parent some matching sneakers for a precious pup-and-me matching moment.
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Most Intriguing Gift
Image Credit: Embark Haven’t your friends always wondered what kind of pup their dog is, exactly? Give them the gift of knowing the exact breed mix their favorite furry friend is with this best-selling doggie DNA test.
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Best Jewelry Gift
Image Credit: Etsy/DaliaShamirJewelry. Add some canine cuteness to their ears (the dog mom’s, not the dog’s!) with these dainty paw print earrings. They’re handmade and sterling silver, so they’ll last for plenty of dog years.
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Best for Traveling Dogs
Image Credit: The Original Doggy Bag The adventurous doggie could use this pack of essentials which includes two leak-proof water bowls, two food containers, and a poop bag dispenser. It’s a game-changer for pet parents on the go. They can keep this in their car and know that they’ll be ready for any last-second hike.
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Best Family Portrait Gift
This adorable personalized couples portrait from Etsy is everything your favorite dog-loving duo could want. It comes with so many personalization options, including the background, hairstyles, outfits, names, and dog breeds.
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Best for Showing Off Doggo’s Best Picture
Image Credit: Etsy/HighlandDesignCo. You can never go wrong with an engraved photo frame that they can proudly display in their home. The clipboard style adds some charm to an otherwise simple wooden frame.
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Dog Read
Image Credit: Artisan. Every dog lover needs a canine-themed coffee table book. The Dogist features 1,000 heart-melting photos of all kinds of pooches—a guaranteed pick me up.
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