The Best Christmas Gifts For Dog Parents
Being a dog parent is hard work, so let’s make it a little easier
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Being a dog parent is great fun and incredibly rewarding, but hard work at times, too. It also requires serious organisational skills and patience (especially when your pup interrupts the most important Zoom meeting of the week). With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some gifts that will make their lives a little easier, as well as reminding them why they became a dog parent in the first place.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
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A playful, stylish option for organising your dog’s toys, treats and other accessories, these collapsible crates are stackable to the ceiling, come in three sizes and over a dozen colours, and are made entirely from recycled plastic.
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Even the keenest dog parent can find an early morning walk laborious, especially in the cold winter months. But one thing definitely makes it easier: coffee. And this stylish Emma Bridgewater reusable cup will keep it piping hot as they face the great outdoors.
Perfect for the person who wants to keep an eye on their dog when they’re out of the house, the Google Nest Cam can alert a user when their pet has entered the room. Videos are full-colour, high resolution and securely stored through your Google account. The Nest Cam is also a lovely little piece of design that fits stylishly into any home.
There is nothing cuter than a dog in a Christmas jumper, and this shopping bag is absolutely covered in them. It’ll make popping out for bread and milk (and OK, a flat white to go as well) that bit more fun.
Why stuff your dog’s treats in a plastic bin hidden away under the sink when you could store them in this gorgeous hand-blown glass container? Remove the lid, and it also doubles as a fabulous vase. It’s a great way to elevate the daily experience of treating your pup, but not exactly cheap, so very much an investment purchase.
What dog parent wouldn’t appreciate a bespoke pencil portrait of their pup (personalised with their name below)? Each one is hand-drawn in Devon, and you’ll just need to send a clear photo of the dog in question with the order.
This kit contains just about everything a dog parent could need on a freezing winter walk: hand cream, calming mist, paw and nose balm, a hand warmer, poo bag holder and poo cloth. And it comes housed in a super-stylish William Morris print box.
This elegant ceramic ring holder is the ideal gift for a dog parent who removes their bling before a long walk (or maybe just before doing the washing up).
Charles Manning
Charles Manning is an actor and writer based in New York City. In his free time he likes to cook, go swimming at the public pool, volunteer at the LGBTQ senior center, and foster senior and special-needs cats. His work has previously appeared in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, and Nylon.
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