Best gifts for dog lovers and owners

Best for dog owners

If you have a dog owner in your life who would love to see their pet immortalized as a piece of art, a Purr and Mutt custom portrait might be an excellent choice. Ranging in price from $30 to $100+ depending on the size and materials used, you can save or splurge on a pet portrait. There are several styles available, with minimalist designs as well as the option to make your dog into a military leader or renaissance lady.

Best for new dog owners

Something that new dog owners will appreciate but likely won't have already bought for themselves is a snuffle mat. Topping our guide to the best snuffle mats for dogs is the Routesun Snuffle Mat for Dogs. This comes in two sizes and provides an enriching game for dogs, keeping them mentally stimulated and entertained.

Best for dog-loving children

If you have a crafty, dog-loving child in your life, this might be the perfect gift for them, plus it'll keep them occupied for a while. Whether they want to capture their own dog in lamp form or invent an imaginary pet, this kit is sure to delight and entertain. It comes with 12 paint colors, 2 brushes,1 palette, 1 apron and an instruction manual. Suitable for kids aged 6–12, they'll be able to keep their dog lamp forever once it's painted, making it both a fun activity and a keepsake.

Best gag gift

We love these customizable socks and they're sure to get a laugh out of the recipient. You can choose up to three pictures to be printed on the socks to make them unique. If your dog-loving friend misses their pooch, all they need do is look down at their socks to be reminded of what a cutie their pet is. Plus, if anyone want to know what their dog looks like, they have some handy pictures near to hand (or foot).

Best for dog moms

For $9.99 you and your dog can have matching outfits. With multiple designs available, this is a fantastic gift for a dog mom and her canine companion. The bandana comes in two sizes (small and large) and are adjustable, so should suit most breeds. With an average rating of 4.7 stars over more than 1000 purchases, we're pretty confident that your dog mom friend will love this cute gift.

Best for dog dads

For under $20, this whiskey tumbler is a nice choice for dog dads (especially those who treat their dogs like their biological children). Whiskey-themed gifts tend to be a safe option when buying for men, but the beauty of this glass is you can put anything in it! Even if your dog dad pal isn't a big whisky man, they're sure to appreciate the practicality of a useful gift.

Best classic collectible gift

These collectible sculptures by Will Tree are often great for more seriously-minded friends and family members. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO, the pieces are then cast from Susan's original carvings and painted by hand. This little box would also make a sweet memorial gift for someone looking to store remains. Available in dark or light shades.

Best for hot drink lovers

We love a personalized gift and these dog mugs from Chewy have 14 breed options, making them great to customize for the dog lover in your life. They are made in the USA and 11oz. Even better, you can choose the text you'd like to put on the surface, so you can write a little message to your loved one.

Best for bigger budgets

For those with rescue dogs, super mutts or mixed breeds, this can be a great gift to find out just what breeds have come together to make your furry friend. They can also be a great tool for early screening for certain genetic disorders and to see it your dog is a carrier for any diseases. They tend to cost in excess of $100, so aren't suitable for those on a budget, but if you've got cash to splash, we can't recommend a dog DNA test enough. If you want to really splurge, there are also premium tiers available that test your dog's DNA for even more information.

If you're not sure which DNA test to choose, we've rounded up the best dog DNA tests - this Wisdom Panel test is at number one.

Best for bookworms

This photography collection from Sophie Gamand will have dog lovers rolling on the floor with laughter. A great coffee table book, we challenge you to flip through these pictures of damp dogs without cracking a smile. If you want to have even more fun, flip through and try to find the dog that looks most like your friend or partner and mark it for them to find. You can also save a bit of cash and get the ebook version, which could also work well for long-distance friends.