Gifts for dog lovers
A gift for a dog lover works best when it is genuinely useful or genuinely personal, rather than another mug with a paw print on it. That usually means something for the dog to actually use, something personalised with a name or photo, or a small treat-based gift the dog can open themselves — all of which give the owner a reason to think of you every time it comes out.
Something the dog can open
A treat box or a new toy wrapped up for the dog rather than the owner is a genuinely popular option, particularly around Christmas when it lets a dog join in the present-opening rather than watching from the sidelines.
Keep the size and type sensible for the dog in question — a robust chew toy for a strong chewer, or a softer squeaky toy for a smaller or gentler dog — since the wrong toy for a particular dog's habits gets ignored fast, however well it was chosen.
Something personalised
A collar, tag or accessory with the dog's name on it turns an everyday item into a keepsake, and it is one of the few gift categories where the personal touch genuinely changes how much it is used, not just how it looks unwrapped.
A calendar featuring a specific breed is a lighter-touch version of the same idea for someone who loves the breed generally rather than wanting something made for their own dog specifically, and it works well as a smaller, lower-cost gift alongside something bigger.
Something for the owner
Not every dog-lover gift needs to be for the dog. A well-made calendar, a small home item featuring their breed, or anything that acknowledges how much of their life the dog takes up is often appreciated just as much as something practical for the animal itself.
These tend to suit a lighter relationship — a colleague, a friend rather than close family — where a full dog-focused gift set might feel like overkill but a small, well-chosen nod to their dog goes down well.
Matching the gift to the dog
The most useful question before buying anything is simply what the dog and owner already do together — a keen walker suits something for outdoors, a dog who loves puzzle toys suits enrichment, and a dog with a specific known favourite treat is an easy, low-risk gift on its own.
If you are genuinely unsure, a treat-based gift is close to a safe default, since almost every dog has some food they get excited about, and it does not depend on knowing their size or existing kit the way a coat or bed would.
The gifts themselves
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Personalised Engraved Nameplate Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar fitted with a riveted metal nameplate you can engrave with your dog's name and number. A pin buckle and welded D-ring give a secure, classic fit for everyday wear.
£14.99
Personalised Leather Dog Collar & Matching Lead Set
A handsome grey leather collar with a soft padded lining and an engraved brass nameplate for your dog's name and number, paired with a matching reflective rope lead and brass clip. Smart, comfortable and easy to spot.
From£13.99
Personalised Reflective Dog Collar with Engraved ID Plate
A padded reflective nylon collar with a slide-on metal ID plate engraved with your dog's details.
£12.99
Solid Wood Pet Memorial Urn With Photo Frame
A handsome solid-wood memorial urn with a built-in photo frame and a small posy holder, keeping your pet's ashes and a favourite picture close. A dignified, comforting keepsake to honour a much-loved companion.
From£22.99
Personalised Laser-Engraved Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar with your dog's name and number laser-engraved into the buckle plate, so the identification cannot swing loose and drop off on a walk.
From£14.99
Forthglade Soft Bite Grain Free Joints & Bones Treats
Grain-free salmon dog treats with salmon oil, glucosamine and chondroitin
£2.45
Forthglade Soft Bite Grain Free Good Gut Health Treats
Grain-free chicken dog treats with ginger, chicory root and MOS
£2.45
Forthglade Grain Free Soft Bites Training Rewards Chicken & Liver 8pk
Grain-free chicken and liver soft bites for dog training rewards
£2.45
Forthglade Grain Free Soft Bites Fresh Breath Treats 8pk
Chicken soft dog treats with parsley and peppermint oil for fresh breath
£2.45
Forthglade Grain Free Soft Bites Calming Treats 8pk
Grain-free turkey soft bites with a declared botanical blend
£2.45
Forthglade Functional Soft Bite Treats - Plant Based Banana & Honey
Plant-based banana and honey soft dog treats for training rewards
£2.45
Forthglade Natural Dental Sticks 5pk
Forthglade Natural Dental Sticks 5pk: complementary dog chew with dried potato — 170G
£3.00
Common questions
- What is a good gift for someone whose dog just passed away?
- A personalised keepsake, such as a photo item or something engraved with the dog's name, is often more appreciated than anything practical in that situation. It is worth being guided by how the person is feeling rather than assuming a gift is the right thing at all.
- What is a safe gift if I don't know the dog's size?
- A treat-based gift or a calendar avoids the sizing problem entirely, since neither depends on knowing the dog's measurements. Toys and accessories are riskier without that detail, so lean towards something that works regardless of how big the dog is.
- Are personalised dog gifts worth the extra cost?
- For a close friend or family member, most people find the personal touch is what makes the gift memorable rather than generic, so it is usually worth it for someone you know well. For a lighter relationship, a simpler, unpersonalised gift is often the more sensible choice.
- What do I get someone who already has everything for their dog?
- Look at consumables rather than kit — treats, chews or anything the dog gets through regularly are always useful no matter how well equipped the owner already is, since they will run out and need replacing eventually.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.