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Vader, an ex racing greyhound, joined our muttley crew this year (do you like what I did there? Honestly, my talents are wasted). We plan on spoiling him rotten so here are a few ideas for dog Christmas presents, and dog lovers
First up is this fab lot of doggy Christmas goodies from Sniffe & Likkit
Sniffe & Likkit have come up with some pawsome gifts for dogs this year. From grooming products to treats including a home baking kit. The gifts are suitable for mutts and budgets big and small, including crackers you can hang on the tree so your pet doesn’t feel left out on Christmas Day.
Available from Ocado, Fetch.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, good independent pet shops and sniffeandlikkit.com.
Webbox has playful pooches covered this Christmas*
Vader was over the moon with the hamper of goodies from Webbox! He particularly likes the squeaky carrot…
The festive range comprised of squeaky and chews toys, balls, chew and various treats is really reasonably priced too, starting at £1.
Available from pet shops, supermarkets and www.webbox.co.uk
Lily’s Kitchen dog and *whispers* cat Christmas treats and dinner
I have to admit Vader has nearly finished the treats in Lily’s Kitchen Festive Treats tin (£16) – he’s partial to a chipolata it seems. There is even an Advent Calendar (£10) – check out my advent calendar guide for details. They also do a range for your feline friends but I won’t tell Vader that.
All the festive recipes are available from lilyskitchen.co.uk, Pets at Home, independent pets stores and online retailers.
Plant based treats & chews from W’ZIS
The all-natural, plant-based treats are also grain and gluten-free and low in calories. No sugar or salt is added and each treat is presented in two eye-catching colours.
The name itself is a truncated sonic play on what owners say to excite their dogs – “What’s this?” – and it’s aiming to create a sensory overload for both dogs and owners alike.
The W’ZIS? line-up includes three different flavours of mini, one calorie, treats (‘Postman & Roast’, ‘Slipper & Biscuit’, ‘Lamp Post & Chips’) that are packaged in refillable, screw-top tins. These low-calorie snacks are perfect for repetitive training routines where constant rewards are needed. Shaking the tins produces a suitably “W’zis?!” sound!
I really love the funky packaging of the W’ZIS and I can confirm that Vader gives the treats and chews a paws up!
W’ZIS Mini Treats, x100 in a tin, £5.95rrp; ‘Dubya’ Chews, x8, £9.95rrp; ‘Fang’ Chews, x12, £9.95rrp; Mini Treats Triple Tin Gift Box (x3 50g tins, plus 100g of refills for each), £27.50rrp www.wzis.dog
Cruelty free and vegan grooming products from Poochiful
If you are looking for grooming products that are Cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, pH balanced and made in the UK by dog-loving experts look bo further than Poochiful.
Pictured here are: All Pawpose Shampoo and Dog Pawfume Spray for doggy bathtime pampering, Itchy & Scratchy Shampoo, Furfresh Coat Spray for those between bath times when a spritz is easier than a bath!
Available from selected dog groomers and retailers (The Range) as well as directly from www.poochiful.co.uk
Earth Animal No Hide “The Feast”
THE FEAST contains just six simple, natural ingredients: brown rice flour, eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana and agar-agar (vegetable gelatine) — plus, the mouth-watering flavour combination of turkey, pumpkin and cranberries for Christmas.
I can confirm this lasted much longer than most chews Vader has tried!
Available in six, small, medium and large. Vader tried the medium, I think he could probably do with the large next time, he’s quite a big lad!
You can buy Earth Animal products from pet shops and nine from Amazon.
For the dog lover – Your dogs face on, well, stuff from Printster*
How awesome are these? I mean, what can you say about socks covered in your best friend’s face? Monsieur Incidental is going to be thrilled with his Vader socks (£19.99), I know I would be! The cushion (£19.99)is amazing – it’s one of those flippy sequin hobbies, hours of fun there.
Printster has loads of ideas for personalized gifts, not just for Christmas but all year round. And they are reasonably priced too. Check out the full range: www.printster.co.uk
Dog Days Socks from Jimmy Lion
The prefect gift for the dog lover who has everything – dog socks!
A certain young man will be thrilled with these cheeky, quirky socks in his stocking on Christmas morning!
£34.95 available from jimmylion.com
