Holidays are that wonderful, draining, family-filled time of year. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivusopens in a new tab, or something new TikTok started, you’ll likely be spending the next few weeks eating, drinking, or watching Hallmark movies to distract your body and mind from all the holiday (Grinch voice) cheer. You’ll also likely have to endure that moment the grocery store sneaks in “Christmas Shoes” on their holiday playlist and you find yourself sobbing in the baking aisle.
At least we can always count on our dogs to keep us company (and sane) during these traditions. With that in mind, it’s important to show them we appreciate their unfaltering cuteness, love, and inability to find conspiracy theory links on Facebook (looking at you, uncles at the dinner table). So naturally, we gathered a few gifts to help you adequately spoil your pup this year.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley — the holidays are all about great duos. Well, you can now add celebrity fashion designer Christian Cowan and chic pet brand Maxboneopens in a new tab to that list. The pair recently collabedopens in a new tab on this cozy knit sweater that’s perfect for stylish pups.
Want to help make sure the planet is still livable for your children’s children — or more actually your puppies’ puppies? House Dogge’s tug toy is made of non-toxic eco-friendly materials and 100 percent vegetable-tanned leather. It’s also entirely biodegradable. —Sean Zucker
All of the holiday commotion can be overstimulating for pups. If you get the sense they’re counting the minutes until it’s over, send them into the future with the Wicked Ball. Cheerble’s gadget is the next generation of interactive toys; it’ll roll, bounce, and light up on its own providing a fun and rigorous physical and mental workout.
Mark Wahlberg might be a meatheadopens in a new tab, but there’s no denying that “Good Vibrations” is an absolute banger. Celebrate the ’90s hit with this harness that will afford your dog more mobility to dance. Plus, it includes a healing crystal that would be handy for anyone who has to watch Ted (2015).
With pomegranate-scented shampoo, refresher, and even cologne, this kit is likely the closest your pet will ever get to getting pampered at an actual spa.—SZ
The Ubbe is more than its Instagramable aestheticopens in a new tab, though that certainly doesn’t hurt. This fillable toy will keep your pup occupied for hours and its detachable design will ensure it doesn’t take you just as long to clean when they are done.
Whistle’s latest smart device lets you track your pet’s wellbeing and activity while offering personalized insights to detect possible ailments early. It’s an ideal holiday option because the best gift really is good health — unless we’re counting alcohol or cash, neither of which is of any use to your dog.
Sure, it’s great to see fam, spread joy, and give back, but let’s be honest — the best part of any holiday is the excuse to festively dress up our pets. This bandana is as good as you’ll get without going the full-blown Rudolph-costume route.
If you’re not going to buy a doggy advent calendar, this tasting box is the next best thing. With four treats in salmon, butternut squash, mussels, and strawberry smoothie flavors, you’ll be gifting your pup some exciting variety this year.
Just when you thought there wasn’t anything left that Supreme hadn’t slapped its logo on, at least now your dog can get in on the trend. Besides, if they don’t like it, it’ll probably resale for, like, eight times the initial value.
As an aging punk, I certainly understand the appeal of a good jacket patch. But instead of flashing logos for bands that mostly broke up before I was born, these are a bit more personal and a lot less intense. But I’m sure if my dog were to start writing fast-paced anthems, “Will Sit for Snacks” and “Been There, Peed on That” would be pretty high up on their song list.—SZ
Remember the first time you wore a pair of Uggs, and it felt like walking on a cloud? This bed made entirely of recycled materials can give your dog that same feeling every single night. That is, until Tom Brady starts sleeping on one and ruins a trend opens in a new tabfor everyone again.
For over 100 years, Barbour has been producing breathable wax jackets out of England that, thanks to their durability and enduring style, have stood the test of time (peep just about any royal-portraying actor wearing one inopens in a new tab). Well, now they not only make them for dogsopens in a new tab but offer similarly sturdy toys to match.—SZ
Sean Zucker is a writer whose work has been featured in Points In Case, The Daily Drunk, Posty, and WellWell. He has an adopted Pit Bull named Banshee whose work has been featured on the kitchen floor and whose behavioral issues rival his own.
