Warm metallics sit better on a traditional tree than cold ones do, and against green branches and fairy lights gold reads richer than silver at a distance. If your decorations run to reds, ambers and candlelight rather than white and chrome, this is the version of the breed bauble that will actually match what is already in the box in the loft.

The shapes are laser-cut from acrylic in either gold glitter or gold mirror. The mirror finish behaves like polished metal and catches the lights directly; the glitter has more depth close up, and because the sparkle is mixed through the material rather than applied to the surface, it does not flake, fade or shed onto the floor. Acrylic is also the practical choice for a household with a dog and a tail at branch height, since it will not shatter when it is knocked down.

• Laser-cut acrylic breed decoration, handmade in the UK
• Gold glitter or gold mirror finish
• Two sizes listed: 74mm medium and 93mm large
• Glitter embedded in the acrylic, so it will not shed
• Lightweight and much harder to break than glass
• Priced at GBP 8.45

The breed list is inconsistent. The description names Boxer, French Bulldog, Labrador, Setter and Pug, while the options also include Corgi and Golden Retriever, and not every breed appears in both sizes and both finishes.

What the options mean. Sold in sizes from 74mm to 93mm — £8.99 to £11.49.

Who it's for: Dog owners with a warm-toned tree, and anyone buying a small personal gift for someone with a clear favourite breed.