I’ve found 10 pawfect Christmas gifts your dog will love

Yellow labrador puppy in front of a christmas tree and a pile of presents opening a gift

(Image credit: Getty Images)

Shopping for Christmas gifts for your dog is a top pet-owner experience – I absolutely love it so I can’t wait to share some of my top finds with you! Your dog is your best friend, a treasured pack member, and loves to get involved with family occasions – why shouldn’t they share in the most woof-derful time of the year?

Buying presents for your dog doesn’t have to be about big spending. While it’s always a treat to splash out, your dog isn’t worried about the price tag. You could even spoil your pup with homemade dog treats – it’s the thought that counts, after all!

Whether you’re after something practical, like one of the best pet trackers or best dog beds, something simple that your dog will love or something tasty, we’ve got you covered.

Here are my top picks – there’s something for every budget and I’d love to buy all of these for my dog!

10 Christmas gifts I’d buy for my dog

1. A toasty place to sleep

Clawsable Super Large Size Pet Heating Pad Electric Heating Pad for Dogs| From $19.99 on Amazon

Does your dog feel the cold? This heated pad for dogs will help banish that winter chill and keep your doggo toasty warm through the holiday season and beyond!

The pad features a seven-layer design for comfort and safety and has a machine-washable, plushy velvet-style cover. There are six heat settings to explore and a timing function to control how long the pad actively heats. It’s equipped with an anti-chew chord, too!

While the pad is a comfy spot for your pup to snooze on its own, it comes in different sizes so you can add it to your dog’s crate, kennel, or bed.

(Also available at Walmart)

2. A real head-scratcher

A husky sat on a bed cuddling with two children in pyjamas, everyone is wearing christmas accessories. — (Image credit: Getty Images)

3. A tasty snack

4. A “caffeine hit”

Yellow labrador partially obscured by a kitchen counter laden with christmas cookies — (Image credit: Getty Images)

5. Some festive treats

6. A game of hide n seek

Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle | From £10.39

If your dog loves chasing squirrels, why not let him do so safely at home instead of racing off at the park? This adorable plush toy allows your dog to hunt for squeaky squirrels in a soft toy log. It’s the perfect for a game of hide and squeak!

It’s the perfect Christmas gift for your dog if they love enrichment games. The toy comes in different sizes to suit all dog breeds and you can even buy squirrel replacements if you need them!

A yellow labrador sat smartly in front of a christmas tree and pile of gifts. He is wearing a red bow and holding a candy cane in his mouth. — (Image credit: Getty Images)

7. A fast-paced fetch game

PetSafe Automatic Dog Ball Launcher | £169.95 on Amazon

This super-cool ball launcher lets your dog play fetch while saving your back! The launcher is equipped with a motion sensor to prevent accidents and has customizable settings to change how high and how far the ball is launched. It also times out after 15 minutes to avoid over-exertion.

The launcher comes with tennis balls so you can get started right away, and you can power it via or chord or battery pack, so it’s extremely portable too!

(Walmart)

8. A fun game for the whole family

Yellow labrador carefully taking a christmas gift with a red ribbon from a person's hand (Image credit: Getty Images)

9. Surveillance with a snack

Furbo 360° Dog Camera| $210 on Amazon

You might wonder why a dog would be excited to unwrap a pet camera – where’s the fun for them? Well, not only does this one have a two-way mic, so you can chat to your dog while you’re out, but it also dispenses treats at the click of a button!

This 360º view camera is operated via an app that will alert you if your dog barks and the wide camera angle gives you a view of a whole room. The picture also uses night-time vision, so you’ll have a clear image of your pet at any time of day.

You can check out our full review of the Furbo dog camera for even more details.

(Also available at Walmart)

10. A fashionable drinking vessel

If you’ve got other pets to buy for, we’ve also put together other guides to the best Christmas gifts for dogs and best Christmas gifts for cats!

Bethany is an experienced news and features writer with an equestrian specialism, and has been writing for internationally recognised titles, such as Horse & Hound magazine, since 2017. Prior to her career in journalism, she studied BA English at the University of Nottingham, where she graduated with a first class degree. As well as cultivating a vast and far-reaching understanding of equine training and management, her first-hand pet care experience also ranges from dogs and rabbits to chickens and sheep. She’s also volunteered at greyhound rescue centres by walking their four-legged residents. When she isn’t writing, she's kept busy by her two horses and cocker spaniel, Matilda, who’s a dab hand at dog agility and loves performing her favourite party trick – weaving between her human’s legs as she walks.