WHAT TO BUY YOUR DOG THIS CHRISTMAS…
The Orbee Tuff strawberry treat dispenser will keep them busy for hours Orbee Tuff, £12.45 (petspyjamas.com)
The blanket of dreams, this looks amazing on your couch and your dog will adore it. Charley Chau faux-fur blanket, £70 (charleychau.com) Obviously the dog will be getting its own Christmas dinner, but for the rest of the year, feed them well with a weekly Butternut Box tailored to their taste. No more boring food and your dog will thank you for it. Boxes from £1.60 a day (butternutbox.com) If you need a waterproof, strong and beautiful collar, try one from Holly and Lil. Collars starting from £38 (hollyandlil.co.uk) It’s required by law that your dog has a tag with your details on. Hindquarter’s are made from marine-grade steel that won’t corrode when your dog tramples through bushes. Collar tag from £6 (hindquarters.com) If your dog feels the cold, Equafleece jumpers will keep them toasty and warm. They’re rainproof, warm, machinewashable and come in a lot of different styles. Starting from £15 (equafleece.co.uk)
Dogs have an innate ability to sniff out the freshest fox poo and roll in it. For bath time, this shampoo uses natural botanicals that won’t damage their fur, but will get them smelling fresh. Malin + Goetz shampoo for dogs, £22 (fetchandfollow.co.uk)
Chewing is a brilliant stress reliever. Give your dog some space, and one of these tripe chews from My Itchy Dog. They don’t smell great, but that’s why your dog will adore them. Natutripe bone-pressed tripe dog chew, £3.99 (myitchydog.co.uk)
For a bit of selfindulgent gift-giving: Gerrard Gethings takes the most beautiful images. For bespoke photo shoots, from £600, contact Gerrard Gethings (gerrardgethings.com)
A gift for a friend’s dog? Lily’s Kitchen has surpassed itself with biscuits that any hound will love. Christmas biscuit tin, £19.95 (lilyskitchen.co.uk)
Dogs love to move around in their sleep, and these dog beds provide protection while giving plenty of room. Your beloved can choose to lay tummy up, on their side or spread eagled. Bolster bed from £149 (mungoandmaud.com)
A dog’s bowl will be something that they use every day and Hindquarter’s pewter number will only get better with age. Heavy enough to stay still and deep enough for the hungriest of dogs. Pewter bowls from £100 (hindquarters.com)