The 2023 dog Christmas gift guide

The nights are drawing in and there’s pumpkin spice in the air… which means the most wonderful time of the year is nearly here. Time to start thinking about finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. But never fear – our 2023 dog Christmas gift guide has everything you need! 

In this blog:

  • How to build your own dog gift box
  • The Christmas Countdown dog Advent Calendar
  • Dog Christmas present ideas – novelty Christmas dog toys included!
  • Dog Christmas stocking stuffers  – with options for every kind of canine

Top tip – ‘tis the season to shop early

Because being organised is on the nice list. So avoid the December rush and start building the gift box of their dreams…

tails.com delivery box with a wintery design, featuring illustrated dogs wearing hats and scarves

How to build your own dog gift box

This season you’ll find a festive delight waiting at your door.  From October, your subscription box will feature a wintery design – radiating all the joy and warmth of the season. 

Top tip:

  • Get creative and add ribbons, bows and more
  • Let the kids loose with felt tips for an extra flourish
  • Wrap it up ready to be ripped open
  • Or simply place it straight under the tree! 

All it needs now are those all-important gifts…

Already a subscription customer? Just build your dog’s Christmas gift box by adding to your delivery from the list below. You’ll get everything they’re wishing for delivered to your door. Now that’s stress-free holiday shopping.

Not a subscription customer? Use our one-off shop: shop.tails.com. You’ll get free delivery on orders over £30.

Be the first to get your hands on Christmas goodies next year by joining the pack.

You can sign up by following this link.

Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar closed, reading "Joy oh joy" on the front, showing 24 star shaped biscuits and 2 paw-shaped biscuits for Christmas day laid out in front, with pink, blue and yellow pompoms hanging from the ceiling

First things first – your dog’s advent calendar

December 1st is fast approaching. And there’s nothing better than opening the first door of your advent calendar. So why not include your dog in the tradition too? 

The tails.com Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar is back by popular demand – and it’s better than ever:

  • A festive biscuit to sniff out every day
  • Cheese, turkey and carob flavours for daily variety
  • Extra special treats for Christmas day
  • Plastic-free and 100% recyclable
  • Decorative, book design – perfect for the mantelpiece

Get ready to create unforgettable memories and watch their excitement build. Just don’t delay – last year’s calendar was a total sell-out, so secure your calendar now!

Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar opened like a book to show the navy and pink inside featuring Christmas and dog illustrattions, and the 25 doors with treats behind

Seriously good dog Christmas gifts

Now for something to sit under the tree. First up, a gift that gives back…

Treats to support Good causes

This Christmas we’re donating 25p from every pack of Good Dog Treats sold to StreetVet. They’re building a brighter future for dogs and owners experiencing homelessness, by offering free veterinary care on the streets.

These treats are the great all-rounder:

  • Delicious chicken flavour
  • Low-calorie & bite-sized for walks
  • Great for filling up your treat jar

Add a pack to your dog’s box to get tails wagging all round.

A top-notch dog Christmas toy

Is Christmas really Christmas without new toys? And boy oh boy have we got a toy for all those good dogs out there. 

Squeak, squeak! Meet Mr. Jack Brussel – the only sprout to get excited about this year.

  • An exclusive collaboration with Beco
  • Double stitched to last
  • Squeaker for added excitement
  • Stuffed with recycled materials

Christmas dog toys don’t get much better if you ask us.

Jack Brussell toy with star and confetti behind in a shooting star style

Dinner is served

The best bit of Christmas day? Apart from the gifts… It’s got to be the food!

Now’s the perfect time to discover Optimum Care Wet Food. Nutritionally complete pates, designed for next-level flavour and benefits. With 6 mouthwatering flavours to try over the holidays, you can delight your dog’s taste buds while supporting their microbiome, joint health and more!

Hop onto your feeding plan via the menu in your dashboard to add some wet food to your box.

If your dog is already enjoying wet food in their monthly box, you can view or change their selection.

Grouped photo from above of Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar, Jack Brussell toy, LickiMat slomo, Good Dog Treats, Hand-Baked Biscuits, Seriously Meaty Snacks and Superfood Bites

What makes a perfect dog Christmas stocking?

Don’t let the tree get all the attention – never underestimate the magic of the perfect stocking. The key? The right mix of dog Christmas treats, toys and accessories to keep them happy, occupied and overjoyed all through the holidays.

As the experts on all things tailor-made, browse our selections and find the right mix for your dog:

Puppy’s first stocking

Once a puppy, always a puppy – but these treats are ideal for those new recruits from 8 weeks up.

  • Michelle the Monkey – a snuggly new friend, durable enough for even enthusiastic young players. 
  • Good Dog Treats – practise their best party tricks with these delicious, low-calorie rewards (great for small tummies.)
  • Lickimat Slomo – prepare for silent nights and peaceful moments with this enriching feeder.

The foodie stocking

Got a food-obsessed canine on your hands? Here are some of our most mouthwatering offerings.

  • Natural Chews – all new Pig Ears, air-dried for seriously-good flavour and a satisfying texture they’ll treasure.
  • Seriously Meat Snacks – succulent bites that are BIG on flavour, packed with 90% protein for maximum taste.
  • Hand-baked Biscuits – crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, treat them to a texture adventure on the big day.

The high-energy stocking

For the dog that’s go, go, go.

  • Beco Rope Toy – take playtime to the next level with this fetch-tug combo, made from naturally tough materials.  
  • Yaker – keeps even enthusiastic chewers busy for longer, ideal for when you’re tucking into the turkey.
  • Beco Bone – stuff, freeze and let them work happily that brain, perfect for a post-walk cool down. 

The golden oldies stocking

For those who enjoy life in the slower lane. 

  • Superfood Bites – delicious, nourishing bites packed with some of nature’s best ingredients.
  • Toby the Teddy – made with recycled materials, soft yet durable and perfect for gentle mouths to enjoy. 
  • LickiMat Tuff – make their holiday meals more enriching! With clever grooves for long-lasting fun.

The food freedom stocking

Grain-free recipes and hypoallergenic ingredients – perfect for dogs with sensitivities. 

  • Turkey Cold-pressed Rewards – made with one source of protein to support easy digestion, in a festive flavour they’ll love.
  • Hand-baked Biscuits – crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, treat them to a texture adventure on the big day.
  • Natural Chews – just 100% pork, our Pig Ears are naturally grain-free and hypoallergenic, with no added preservatives or colours.

Top tip: check out our other festive blogs.

Over to you

What are you going to be picking from the 2023 dog Christmas gift guide? We’d love to know! 

You can also join the festive buildup over on Instagram, Facebook or join our exclusive Facebook group and share your festive snaps with #tailsdotcom.

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