What to Give My Dog for Christmas?

Those who don't have a dog can't understand just how much we come to love our four-legged furry companions. They're part of our family, and as such, they also deserve a gift at Christmas.

Let's look at the best and most original gifts for a dog. If you still haven't decided, these ideas might help you make your dog happy with an unexpected present.

Gifts for Dogs

There are plenty of original things we can give our dog that will also be very useful for it. They'll delight it while also being practical — so besides being a gift, they can be genuinely useful too. Let's look at a few.

A Cozy Bed

We all know how much they love sleeping and how they curl up in their bed during winter, often turning into a little ball.

A good bed can be an ideal gift, but for your dog to really enjoy it, make sure it's nice and cushioned, with at least five centimeters of thickness, so the cold from the floor doesn't reach your dog while it's sleeping.

A Latex Chew Toy

There are many types of chew toys, but the most durable are made of latex. You might think they're a bit pricey, but... what if I told you they last up to ten times longer than a plastic one?

We can find plenty of dog toys made of latex that's highly resistant to chewing — even for the strongest dogs, like Rottweilers.

A Raincoat

Whether it rains a lot or a little where you live, one thing is for sure — no dog likes getting wet when it's cold, like now that winter's arriving.

That's why a raincoat for dogs can be a very practical gift — even if it doesn't seem like an exciting gift at first, it'll keep your dog warm and dry in bad weather (something it'll really appreciate).

An Edible Bone

A food-related gift couldn't be missing from this list — we all know that, thanks to their incredible sense of smell, our dogs are insatiable eaters. They could probably eat until they throw up, and then keep eating.

There are bones made of animal hide (sold at vet clinics) that are very healthy for them. We can also find bones suitable for dogs, real ham or beef bones that'll make their eyes light up.

Gifts for My Dog and Me

Since we're already in gift-giving mode, if the options above don't fully convince you because you're looking for something special, maybe these interesting options will suit you better. These are gifts for both you and your dog to enjoy together.

Furbo

You may not know what a Furbo is yet, but you'll be really surprised when you find out. Furbo is a perfect combination of camera, walkie-talkie, and treat dispenser for dogs.

It's ideal for when your dog is home alone, since you can see what it's doing at all times, talk to it and tell it what a good boy it's been — and even give it a treat! And if I told you it'll also alert your phone if your dog barks... what would you say? It's simply incredible. You can see all the details on their website.

Remember, once you buy it, you just need to connect it and you'll be able to use it forever, with no annual fees or anything like that. You can watch your dog from your phone in HD, talk to it, check if it's behaving, and give it treats.

A Ball Launcher

Have you ever played fetch with your dog? It's simply exhausting, and often ends with quite the sore arm, since your dog... will never get tired of going after that ball.

That's why a ball launcher can also be a great gift for both of you, since you'll be able to throw the ball many times without arm pain, and you'll also be able to throw it much farther — isn't that great?

Now that you know the most original gifts for dogs, which one will you choose this Christmas?