The Christmas Gift Guide For Your Beloved Pet

You’re buying Christmas gifts for your sister, your neighbour – even your gym instructor! But what about your totally loyal fur-baby? We’re here to help you gift your dog some of the best dog-tastic presents of 2014. Our guide ranges to all different prices, you can either ultimately spoil your pooch or stay within budget, whatever the case, don’t forget about them this year.

Bib & Tucker Neckerchief (£20)
Those of us with an abiding love of dogs know that we can rely on them above all others to be there, to not judge us, and to smother us with cuddles and licks of love. Welcome to Bib & Tucker, the place to go to for all your snazzy collars and neckerchiefs, all handmade right here in the UK. The luxury dog neckerchiefs which are made in Cheshire will suit any pooch, you just have to go on their Instagram for some serious style inspiration.

Pawsome Box (£19.90)
Introducing Pawsomebox and Purrfectbox! The quirky lifestyle products with a twist: they’re for your pet! Welcome to the world of barkday parties, social petworking, doga sessions, whisker wednesdays, and caturdays! Is your pussycat not feline so fresh today? Your pooch not so pawsitive? Bring them happiness this month with a well and truly awesome Pawsomebox! (or a Purrfectbox for you cat lovers) With a subscription to Pawsomebox or Purrfectbox, they’ll send you and your pet a monthly box filled with premium treats and goodies, or you can just send one whether it be for a friend’s dog or your nans! Each Pawsomebox and Purrfectbox contains 5-6 handpicked products, based on your pet’s profile (age, size, breed). Products include hygiene accessories, training and feeding aids, and high quality snacks, treats, toys and games, and each box has a different theme! Subscriptions start from only £15.90 per month, and are a great present for friends and family! 

FriendshipCollar (£20)
Another super cute discovery we came across was this UK brand, Friendship Collar. Not only is it sentimental, but also very precious. Friendship bracelets signify a binding relationship of love and trust. They are a way to fashionably flaunt your friendship and represent your past, present and future adventures together with your pampered pup. Embrace the timeless appeal of the friendship bracelet with FriendshipCollar. The collars come in an array of vivid patterns and have been created with different personalities in mind. All of their collars come complete with a matching bracelet for you to wear and you also have some amazing charms to choose from to mix and match your styles together.

Nina Ottosson dog Spinny (£15)
A fun activating rotating treat game for your dog/cat. Hide some treats in the depressions under the rotating discs. Let your dog/cat turn the disc with its paw or nose in order to find the hidden goodies through the hole in the rotating disc. It’s clever and stimulates their brain. Before you know it you’ll be taking Einstein for a walk. 

Mushroom House Bed (£59)
This rather cool peculiar looking dog bed has been imported all the way from Japan. Every dog likes a den, that’s a fact! This unique dog bed creates a cosy and safe environment for the smaller dog. Its beautiful design and stunning detail will brighten up any home. 

iFetch (£63.70)
If you want to splash out on your pooch this year, and show them exactly how much you love them, then the iFetch is for you, a global phonenmen, dogs all over the world are going crazy for this brand spanking new gadget. Watch them, and laugh at them, as they will play for hours on end and not get even a tiny bit bored.

Mungo & Maud Trigonometry Dog Pullover (£75)
Dogs get cold too you know? So keep them warm in this fabulously coloured pullover from Mungo & Maud. Mungo & Maud, Dog & Cat Outfitters, opened its first store in the heart of London’s Belgravia on Elizabeth Street near Sloane Square in May 2005. Husband and wife team Michael and Nicola Sacher founded the edgy new concept in dog and cat stores with the aim of creating stylish, design-led accessories for the contemporary lifestyle. The online store is bursting with super cute gifts, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

On/ Off Squeaker Dog Toy (£10)
Those squeaky rubber toys get annoying after a while don’t they? KONG OFF/ON Squeaker is a dog toy with a twist – an “off switch” for quiet play, sounds heavenly right? Made from their popular AirDog material, the OFF/ON Squeaker toy allows pet parents to switch the squeaker on and off for loud fun or some peaceful, quiet play.

Babble Ball (£5.99)
The Babble Balls are interactive toys that talk or make exciting sounds when touched, so be sure to watch your pet have so much fun with this powerful object. The improved technology is so sensitive it can be triggered by a pet breathing on it, or just by the vibration of a pet walking past it. When play is finished, the Babble Ball turns off automatically and waits to be touched again. Amuse your pet this season and hand them a Babble Ball to play with, the look of confusion will have everyone laughing.

Avery Parker