Your dog may not know what Christmas is, but that's no reason not to buy them one of the best Christmas gifts for dogs – they’re part of the family, after all. I love to buy my dog a Christmas present (or two) each year and stick on one of my favorite dog Christmas movies.
Watching a dog unwrap something is delightful (just be sure they don't eat any of the tape or paper). Retailers everywhere bring out festive dog treats, jumpers, hats and toys so your dog can get into the Christmas spirit as much as you do – and I’ve picked out some of my favourites!
The best Christmas gifts for dogs 2024
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Best festive dog sweater
We love the design on this sweater and that it comes in five different sizes. If you're not keen on the Christmas tree design, there is also a fair isle-style "Let it Snow" design for the same price. If you'd like a budget option, Chewy also sells a reindeer fair isle sweater for $16.99.
Best Christmas dog leash
If you want to add a bit of festive cheer to your dog walks, you can't go wrong with this Christmas light leash, selling for $21.95 at Chewy. You can bring this out of storage year after year as part of the Christmas traditions you share with your pooch.
It also makes a good gift for those on a budget, and as a non-consumable product can be enjoyed for many Christmases to come. You can also get the matching collar for $29.76 at Chewy to complete the look.
Best Santa hat for dogs
This sweet gift will have your pooch looking the part on Christmas morning. It comes in three sizes and at only $10.99 you could get one for every furry member of the family. Your family Christmas card picture just got 100x better!
Best subtly stylish Christmas gift for dogs
If you find some of our inclusions so far a bit garish, fear not: there are some lovely subtle options available that embrace the festive spirit without looking too much. This classic mistletoe design collar comes in five sizes, with two width options, so you're sure to find one to fit your pet. To complete the look, get the matching leash for $21.95 at Chewy.
Best light-up Christmas gift for dogs
If you want to make your dog look the part for your holiday party, you can't go far wrong with this light-up wreath collar from Chewy. At just $14.99, it has multiple LED settings and features a little sealable pocket to store the battery pack. It could also help you find your dog on the dark winter nights around Christmas.
Best for small dogs
For just $17.97 you can get this Christmas-themed bed from Walmart and give your pet a cozy place to sleep on Christmas night. Not a fan of the Christmas tree design? It also comes in two gift-box-style designs and a reindeer one. If you have a small dog breed like a Chihuahua or a terrier, this will provide the perfect little hideaway for them if they get a little overwhelmed by the Christmas celebrations.
Best squeaky Christmas dog toy
Give your dog something to do on Christmas morning with this reversible squeaky toy. For under $8, this makes a great stocking stuffer and will keep your dog entertained for hours (handy if you're cooking Christmas dinner).
Best treat selection
This selection of festive dog treats from Bocce's Bakery is popular with Chewy customers, with 36 five-star ratings. You get three different types of treats in the box, with two presented with a cute Christmas cracker design. Give your training sessions a festive flare this Christmas.
Best novelty treats
If your dog isn't a fussy eater, these gingerbread-flavored softies are sure to go down a treat (pardon the pun). The handy pouch means you can take them on the go with you and the cute gingerbread design is sure to make you smile.
Best Christmas puzzle toy
Give your dog some mental stimulation with this gingerbread man puzzle toy. The squeaky gingerbread men must be pulled out of the festive milk carton by your dog with this puzzling plush toy. Please note, that this is only suitable for small to medium dogs and may be a choking hazard for larger dogs. This has an overall 4.8 out of 5 star rating on Chewy, with 58 happy customers giving it a positive review.
How to choose the best feative gifts for dogs
Price
When purchasing a present for your pet, the price can be important unless you have endless pots of money – and most of us don’t. Most of these gifts have been chosen with a lower budget in mind, with more than half falling under the $20 mark.
While it can be fun to treat your pooch to something for Christmas every year, it's worth getting them something they will use again each year that gets them involved in the Christmas traditions – they are a member of the family after all.
Put a ceiling on how much you want to spend before you start looking for a gift. But, ultimately, the choice of how much you want to spend is yours.
Suitability
Will they like it? The purpose of a gift is to give your pet something that you think they will like. If your pet is a fussy eater, perhaps avoid treats with flavorings like ginger or cinnamon, as these flavors may be unpleasant for your pooch. Do they care for squeaky toys or are they more interested in cuddly plush teddies? Also consider the size of your dog and whether the product is designed for an animal of their size.
Not found the perfect gift yet? How about one of the best Advent calendars for dogs or check out our round-up of Black Friday dog deals for a bargain! Or if you’ve got a cat, we’ve selected the best Christmas gifts for cats, too.
