GIFT GUIDE - Dogs and their Owners
Ham from puppy to big brother.
So my furbaby and first born Ham is going to be 8 at the end of November and I’ve been thinking of what to get my precious boy for his birthday present.
With it being so close to Christmas I thought I would do a round up of gift ideas for our four legged friends and their owners.
Inca Blue Hands Free Lead from Hiro and Wolf
What could make walkies with your furry best friend even better? Being hands free! Now I have 2 children, going for a walk with both of them and the dog is quite a juggle.
Hiro and Wolf design vibrant pet accessories and I love this hands free lead handmade from soft Inca style blankets woven in Bolivia trimmed with leather. You can also get a matching harness.
Adios Plastic offer dog owners a plastic free alternative for the glamorous job of picking up dog poo. There’s even a Christmas design!
Christmas Compostable Poo Bags from Adios Plastic
Cork Poo Bag Dispensers from Two Dogs & Co.
The perfect companion for plastic free poo bags is a neat dispenser that you can clip to your lead.
Two Dogs & Co. custom make these poo bag dispensers from cork, which is a sustainable leather alternative.
I love the sentiment of this coaster by Made by Harriet, “I work hard so my dog can have a better life”.
Harriet is an artist and illustrator who loves drawing dogs and she has a fun selection of dog themed gift ideas for dog lovers.
'I work hard so my dog can have a better life' coaster from Made by Harriet
If I Can’t Bring My Dog Then I’m Not Coming Keyring from Baxter’s Boutique
I’m not embarrassed to say that when I get invited to something, the first thing I usually say, “Can I bring Ham?”. This keyring from Baxter’s Boutique pretty much sums up what goes through most dog parent minds when social plans are being made.
Treat your proud dog parent friends to personalised jumpers from the Winston the Dog collection by Ever So Salty. You can have the their dog(s) name printed on the sleeve.
I met Winston the Dog, also a Border Terrier, through Instagram back in 2016, and I’ve been friends with his mum Adrienne ever since (just so I can see her dog).
Dog Mum and Dog Dad Jumpers from Ever So Salty
Pet Portraits by Mari Burkinshaw Design
Does your friend’s dog have everything? Why not get them a portrait of their beloved pet like this black ink drawing by Mari Burkinshaw Design.
Let your dog’s true glamour shine through with a glitter bow tie made by Pup Tart. This glitzy accessory simply slides on to your dog’s collar, perfect for parties and the festive season.
Glitter Bow Tie from Pup Tart
Personalised Treat Pouch from Winston the Dog
Keep all your dog’s bits and bobs together when you’re out on your adventures with a personalised treat pouch from Winston the Dog, available in a selection of colours. It’s the perfect size to put in your day bag and can hold all the essentials, treats, poo bags and even a tennis ball.
I’ve always preferred walking Ham with a harness as he tends to pull when just on a collar and I worry about his neck. A harness helps to disperse the pressure that pulling on the lead creates and gives you a bit more control.
Check out this chic monochrome harness handmade by Gambit and Me in South London, it will easily co-ordinate with any outfit you wear.
Monochrome Harness from Gambit and Me
Navy Winter Cot from Kintails
Not only will your dog look super cute in this Winter coat from Kintails, they will be warm, dry and less muddy when on their adventures with you. The fabric is waterproof waxed cotton and is machine washable (cold wash only), and the coat is easily adjustable with velcro and poppers. Stylish and practical all in one!
Make din dins extra special with my bone china bowls for food and water, available in small and large. Each bowl is decorated by hand and then fired at 820°C in Stoke-on-Trent. The monochrome design is fully fired into the glaze so is suitable to be used in the dishwasher.
I hope you’ve been inspired by my gift guide for our furry friends and their owners and you feel encouraged to shop small and support small businesses. Check out Campaign Shop Independent created by Holly Tucker, founder of Notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co. The nationwide campaign is back for its fourth year, to encourage everyone to shop small and vote with their money during the festive season.
