Gift Guide: What to get your favourite four-legged friend this Christmas

If there’s anything better than ripping open your presents on Christmas morning, it’s watching those you love react to their gifts.

And what’s better than seeing your furry friend wagging their tail while struggling to rip open your packaging and becoming more interested in the box than the toy?

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Here’s a list of gifts for your pooch that may win over your dog’s attention this festive season:

Dog in a bow tie at Christmas. Pic: rex

A swanky bowl

For any interior design enthusiasts, the Mandira Wooden Dog Bowls from the Irish brand Butter Biscuit are seriously stylish.

If neon plastic dishes are haunting your neutral and beige plaid dreams, these chic bowls are a must.

Pic: Butter Biscuit/ Mandira Wooden Dog Bowl €16.50

Reindeer Dog Toy

If you’re not going to get this one for your pooch, we’re going to get it for ourselves- this adorable little Christmas-themed reindeer toy will make for the perfect companion for your furry friend.

Pic: Butter Biscuit/ Barbour Reindeer Dog Toy €21.50

Sponsor a Mystery Dog

Now this one’s a little different, but arguably the most feel-good gift there is. Dogs Trust is offering you a chance to sponsor a mystery dog.

This Christmas you can sign up for a monthly donation of your preferred amount to support a dog you’ll be matched with.

Pic: Supplied

The charity is always in need of support and isn’t Christmas the season of giving- you really can’t go wrong with this one.

Play dress up

Baby Yoda Toy and Grinch Dog Outfit. Pic: Penneys

Oh Penneys, how we love you! The budget retailer has a wide selection of dog toys and equipment, but what we can’t get enough of are their Disney-themed products, turning your animated faves into a companion for your four-legged best friend.

A pet perfume

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We’re struggling to believe this knowing how stinky our dogs can get after a walk…. but The Pawfume Shop at Petmania promises to have your pooch smelling like one in a million with their signature scent Dog in a Million Male.

According to the experts, the scent is described as ‘sweet, citrus, woody with leathery notes,’ with ‘hints of blood orange and a hint of sweet cinnamon.’

Grooming voucher

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Now this one could arguably be more for you, but if your dog is a particularly pampered pooch they’re going to get as much benefit out of this one as you are.

Starting at €20 for the most basic Essential Care deal, Petmania offers Therapy Baths that specialise in everything from skin soothing, muscle and joint therapy, to aromatherapy and de-shedding.

If you’ve a special occasion you’d like your pooch to be preened for in the new year then look no further than their Dog of Honour treatment.

Christmas Dog Treats

Pic: Petstop/ Christmas Filled Santa And Reindeer Dog Treats €5.00

Cupid and Comet have returned to Petstop to grace us with the Christmas-themed treats your pet is going to go nuts for.

The brand’s Christmas-Filled Santa And Reindeer Dog Treats stuffed with turkey and cranberry will make sure your doggo doesn’t miss out on his fill of Christmas dinner.

Pic: Petstop/ Christmas Charcuterie Deli Board €9.50

Dog Pyjamas

So you’ve got your new Christmas PJs sorted but what about Lucky’s? We can’t get enough of these adorable Christmas Dog Grey Bear Pyjamas which start at €17.50.

Pic: Petstop/ Christmas Dog Pyjamas – Grey Bear

Elf Hat

Your dog may hate you for this one, and to be honest we don’t blame him, but he’s going to look SO cute in the photos.

Pic: Petstop/Christmas Elf Hat Dog €7.95

A new ‘designer’ jacket

Yes, your dog may hate you this winter after this wish list but we couldn’t resist this one. Pimp My Pooch is an Irish-owned store that specialises in ‘designer’ pieces for your pooch.

Now when we say designer we’re talking about those well-known in the canine community, such as Adidog, Pawda, and Fursace.

Fursace Blue, €21.95 and Dublin County Colours Dog Jersey, €21.95. Pic: Pimp My Pooch

As well as cute apparel, the online shop also stocks county colours. So if there’s a GAA head in the family, the best present for them this year could be their four-legged friend’s show of support their home county.

Happy shopping!

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