Cute Holiday Gifts for Dogs & Dog Lovers

When shopping for holiday gifts, we cannot forget about our best friends, our dogs. Without judgment or expectation, our dogs offer unconditional love and support and teach us important life lessons in the most unexpected ways. Our Pugs and Chihuahuas make for the best cuddle buddies when we’re feeling sad; and our Golden Retrievers and Labradors will stop at nothing to protect us and keep us active and healthy.

Let’s be honest, dogs are just way cooler than humans, and you’re guaranteed to have a blast shopping for the pup and pet owner on your list. This year’s must-have holiday gifts include glamour shots by Oh My Dog! in North Park, an all-natural, locally-made Holiday Treat Pack from The Honest Kitchen, and a new classic piece of literature, Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe by comedian Jeremy Greenberg. More ridiculous gifts that we can’t live without range from Barnyard Dog Slippers, to a Sniffany & Co. Dog Bed, Jimmy Chew Shoe Toy and Champagne Plush Chew Toy.

Discover holiday gift ideas for dogs and dog lovers.

Oh My Dog! Photography

Everyone knows that you have the most adorable dog on the planet. So, why not gift your precious pooch with a glamorous photo shoot? OK fine, you may actually enjoy the priceless prints a little more than your dog, but who’s counting? Oh My Dog! Photography in North Park specializes in pet photography for stylish pets and their owners. The studio is dedicated to pet photography, and you can schedule a session with in-house photographers starting at $89, which includes a matted 8x10 print. Oh My Dog! also offers “Paw Prints” services, and can take care of your professional print needs. Yes, this means your best friend can receive what she’s always wanted for Christmas – a 16x20 print of you and your dog. Learn more and view their gallery at ohmydogphoto.com.

Sniffany & Co. Dog Bed

Every woman loves a holiday gift that arrives in a little blue box. The Tiffany & Co. brand symbolizes sophistication and timeless style, and now you can share the wealth with your adorable dog. The Sniffany & Co. Dog Bed is a plush novelty dog bed available in one size, 24” x 24”. Your small to medium pooch will love this glamorous resting place, and now you can both indulge in Breakfast at Tiffany’s together every morning.  The Sniffany & Co. Dog Bed is $120 on funnyfur.com.

Gucci Black GG Dog Carrier

The new 500 by Gucci collection features special edition duffels, driving and travel accessories, as well as ultra-chic dog carrier bags. The must-have black GG imprimé dog carrier is sleek and understated with Gucci’s signature green/red/green web and black leather trim, and is styled with a zip-top opening, adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, removable and washable interior cushion, and mesh on both sides for easy breathing. For the stylish owner who desires top designer fashion, this is the only bag to consider, ideal for everyday outings and weekend getaways. The dog carrier is 10.2” wide and 12.3” high, and is $2600 on gucci.com.

Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe Book

We love our beloved pets, but let’s be honest, dogs aren’t always the most well behaved and hygienic creatures. A fun and playful gift idea is Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Doggie), a book by writer and comedian Jeremy Greenberg that presents a collection of 50 laugh-out-loud letters and accompanying full-color photographs that aim to explain everything we’ve been wondering about our curious canines. This book makes a great holiday gift for dog lovers and anyone who appreciates unique insights into the life of dogs, told with a hilarious sense of humor. Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe is $9.99 on amazon.com.

Barnyard Dog Slippers

During the holiday season, our brave pets have to battle the winter chill on a daily basis. It’s not easy being a dog; can you imagine having to walk out in the freezing cold (well, San Diego-cold) every time you need to go to the bathroom? Reward your responsible dog with a cozy pair of Barnyard Slippers, designed to keep their paws warm and protected from cold and rough surfaces. These slippers feature plush animal heads on the toe, zippered backs, non-slip soles, and Velcro straps for a secure fit. What will your dog love most, the ducks, bunnies, sheep or pigs? A set of four Barnyard Slippers is $14 on funnyfur.com.

The Honest Kitchen Holiday Treat Pack

The Honest Kitchen is a private, family owned pet food company based in San Diego that makes dehydrated, human-grade all natural whole foods for dogs and cats. Shop local and treat your dog to an all-natural Holiday Treat Pack. Each gift box contains hand-baked cookies for dogs and a trial-size recipe for you to make at home, all wrapped up in a holiday package. Your dog will love the Buffalo & Blueberry cookies, Artisan Duck & Cherry cookies, and Chicken & Cranberry heart-shaped cookies, while you get working on the Holiday Sage & Honey Cakes recipe. The Holiday Treat Pack is $24.99 on thehonestkitchen.com.

Juicy Couture Champagne Plush Chew Toy

Of all the designer brands, Juicy Couture stands out as a go-to source for high quality pet accessories in a variety of sweet styles. Our favorite holiday gift is the Champagne Plush Chew Toy, a black and pink toy designed to look like a fine bottle of bubbly, adorned with the signature Juicy icon in gold. If champagne is your drink of choice, share the spirit with your doggie in a fun and playful way this holiday season. Just imagine lounging on the couch in your Juicy sweat suit, drinking a glass of champagne, while your little princess cuddles up to her own bottle. The Juicy Couture Champagne Plush Chew Toy is $15 at juicycouture.com.

Jimmy Chew Shoe Dog Toy

For many women, a closet isn’t truly complete until it showcases a glimmering pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos. It’s a simple fact of fashion; Jimmy Choo crafts incredible footwear designs. And now, the shoe every woman wants is the toy every dog needs this holiday season. The Jimmy Chew Shoe Dog Toy by Haute Diggity Dog is so adorable that it’s chic, created to look like sleek black pumps complete with a tan Jimmy Chew label. The parody will entertain you for hours, and your puppy will love the appeal of a soft squeaker toy. The Jimmy Chew Shoe Dog Toy starts at 9.99 on doggievogue.com.

Gifts That Give on The Animal Rescue Site

You don’t have to purchase a silly toy or costume to make animals happy this holiday season. Thanks to The Animal Rescue Site and the GreaterGoodNetwork, you can shop from a variety of accessories, home décor and pet products and every purchase will fund food and care for rescued animals. 492,408,168 bowls of food have been given to animals in need so far, and you can increase that number by shopping for the pet lovers on your list on theanimalrescuesite.com.

Three Dog Bakery Bone of the Month Club

Many local Temecula wineries feature a Wine of the Month Club, which sends members exclusive new wines by the bottle directly to their doorstep. It’s a dream come true for lazy wine lovers everywhere. But as we all know, no humans love anything as much as dogs love their favorite bones. The Three Dog Bakery now offers a Bone of the Month Club with eight selections for your picky pooch to choose from. Sadly, our local Three Dog Bakery is no longer open in Del Mar, which makes the delivery service even more of a treat. Large dogs enjoy boxes of vanilla flavored Woof’ers and small dogs can’t get enough of peanut butter flavored Itty Bitty Bones. The Bone of the Month Club is $22.95 per month plus shipping on threedog.com.

I Love Matzah Balls Dog Hoodie

La Chaim! It’s a safe assumption that all Jewish puppies love Matzah Balls. Spoil your little Jewish prince with a festive Hanukkah present this year, like this I Love Matzah Balls Dog Hoodie, a comfy and stretchy white dog sweatshirt with quality silk screened lettering in black and blue. Your dog will be the envy of the temple this holiday season. The I Love Matzah Balls Dog Hoodie is $32.95 on funnyfur.com.

Adopt at Rancho Coastal Humane Society

The ultimate holiday gift is to adopt a new pet from the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. This San Diego center believes that there is a home with a loving family waiting for every one of their animals. On the website, you can search for the type of animal you’d like to adopt, and see what new friends are waiting for you. There are currently many dogs awaiting adoption, such as Pugglebutt, a seven-month-old Pug / Beatle mix; Sweet Pea, a one-year-old Shetland Sheepdog; and Jack, a one-year-old Golden Retriever / German Shepard Dog mix. Learn more at rchumanesociety.com.

Discover more holiday shopping ideas in our 2011 San Diego Holiday Guide