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The 2025 gift guide: cookies, toys, cozy beds, and more!

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by Charles Manning
January 1, 1970
a dog in a bright coat on a beach
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Which pup is *perfect* for you?

Trick question: All dogs are perfect! But find out which type is the best fit for you.

three dogs in raincoats
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How much do you spend on your pet per year?

2 dogs in striped tops
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two dogs with colorful leashes and harnesses
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a dog in a colorful harness; a dog in a black and white striped shirt
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Charles Manning

Charles Manning is an actor and writer based in New York City. In his free time he likes to cook, go swimming at the public pool, volunteer at the LGBTQ senior center, and foster senior and special-needs cats. His work has previously appeared in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, and Nylon.