The short answer
You can get a useful gift for a dog lover from £8: a KONG Classic or a festive treat-hider toy at Pets at Home. Personalised gifts start at £9.95 for a named mug at Yappy, and a hands-free lead is £40. Keep chocolate, raisins, cooked bones and tinsel away from dogs, says the RSPCA.
These are 12 gifts we picked from the retailer pages we could check on 22 October 2026, grouped by price. They were chosen for being dog-specific, in stock and clearly described; we did not try them, and the order within each group is by price, not preference. Prices change often in the run-up to Christmas, so check the retailer's page before you buy.
Christmas gifts for dog lovers under £20
- KONG Classic chew toy, Medium (7–16 kg)£8 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)Natural rubber toy you stuff with food or paste; Large £11 and X Large £15 on the same page.View at Pets at HomeAd
- Christmas Biscuit Box treat-hider plush toy£8 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)A festive plush biscuit box with a rope; treats hide inside, and it squeaks and crinkles.View at Pets at HomeAd
- Nina Ottosson Treat Maze puzzle toy (level 2)£13 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)An intermediate treat puzzle: the dog works the treats out through the maze.View at Pets at HomeAd
- Super Soft Dog Blanket, Medium (116 × 51 cm)£18 at Omlet (checked 22 October 2026)Quilted grey plush on one side and cream sherpa on the other; machine washable. Small £14 and Large £24.View at OmletAd
- BullyBillows treat pouch with poo bag holder£19.99 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)Clips to a waistband, belt or pocket, with a built-in poo bag holder.View at Pets at HomeAd
Gifts for dog owners under £50
- Nina Ottosson Tornado puzzle toy (level 2)£21 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)Three spinning tiers with 12 compartments for treats or kibble; free of BPA, PVC and phthalates.View at Pets at HomeAd
- Ultimate Luxury Advent Calendar for Dogs£35 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)24 treats, chews and toys; click and collect only, for adult dogs, and contains peanuts.View at Pets at HomeAd
- EzyDog Road Runner hands-free lead£40 at Pets at Home (checked 22 October 2026)Shock-absorbing lead up to 1.8 m; the handle unclips to wear at the waist or shoulder.View at Pets at HomeAd
- Omlet Nest dog bed, Small (69 × 56 × 24 cm)£44 at Omlet (checked 22 October 2026)Cushioned bed with a bumper and washable covers. A sale price: shown as £89 now £44; Medium £59 (was £119) and Large £74 (was £149).View at OmletAd
Want something bigger? We compared washable beds on what can go in the machine in our washable dog beds guide, and leads and harnesses in our dog accessories guide. For grooming kits, see dog grooming products.
Personalised gifts for dog lovers
Personalised items are made to order, so the retailer will not usually take them back unless they are faulty. Yappy had not published a Christmas cut-off when we checked, so order early.
- Personalised mug, "Coffee Needed When..."£9.95 at Yappy (checked 22 October 2026)330 ml ceramic mug printed with the dog's name and a breed icon; made to order.View at Yappy
- Personalised snowflake Christmas decoration£14.95 at Yappy (checked 22 October 2026)10 cm metal decoration with the dog's name and breed icon on a red cord.View at Yappy
- Personalised Christmas story book£16.95 at Yappy (checked 22 October 2026)24-page 17 × 17 cm paperback starring the owner and their dog by name.View at Yappy
When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?
None of the three retailers on this page had published a last order date for Christmas delivery when we checked on 22 October 2026. We will add the dates when they appear; until then, use the delivery estimate shown at checkout.
| Retailer | Christmas last order date | What the retailer showed |
|---|---|---|
| Pets at Home | Not yet published when checked on 22 October 2026 | Its delivery page gave next-day delivery to mainland UK for orders placed by 8pm, and free standard delivery over £40. The advent calendar is click and collect only. |
| Omlet | Not yet published when checked on 22 October 2026 | Its delivery page gave no Christmas cut-off. |
| Yappy | Not yet published when checked on 22 October 2026 | Each product page showed an estimated delivery date for an order placed that day (27 to 29 October 2026); Yappy says the final date is calculated at checkout. |
What should you get a dog for Christmas?
Your dog's present does not have to be new. The PDSA says a toy could be rediscovered or even handmade, and suggests a festive toy instead of dressing your dog up. The RSPCAsuggests reusing toys or a Christmassy dog toy. Choose toys made for dogs and the right size for your dog, and supervise play with anything new, because small parts can block the gut. Dog “chocolate” in pet advent calendars is made for dogs; human chocolate is toxic.
Which Christmas foods and decorations are dangerous for dogs?
| Hazard | Why it matters | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, including tree decorations and advent calendars made for people | Contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs; the RSPCA says dark chocolate is the most toxic because it contains more theobromine than milk chocolate. | RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Blue Cross |
| Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants (Christmas pudding, cake, mince pies) | Even small amounts can cause kidney failure, says the RSPCA; Blue Cross says severe kidney failure. | RSPCA, Blue Cross, PDSA |
| Xylitol (sugar-free sweets and candy canes, gum, some nut butters) | The RSPCA calls it extremely toxic to pets; Blue Cross says many Christmas sweets contain it. | RSPCA, PDSA, Blue Cross |
| Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives (stuffing, gravy, bread sauce) | Toxic even when cooked; large enough amounts can cause severe anaemia. | RSPCA, PDSA, Blue Cross |
| Cooked bones | Turkey and chicken bones can splinter, choke a dog or cause blockages and perforations. | RSPCA, PDSA |
| Alcohol | Can cause drowsiness, low body temperature, low blood sugar, seizures or coma. | RSPCA, PDSA |
| Fatty food and mouldy leftovers | The RSPCA says too much fatty food can lead to pancreatitis, which can be fatal, and mouldy food can cause vomiting, tremors and seizures. | RSPCA |
| Tinsel, baubles and lights | Tinsel can cause life-threatening blockages; baubles can cause choking, stomach damage or blockages. Use unbreakable ornaments and hang them high. | RSPCA, PDSA, Blue Cross |
| Lilies, poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, ivy and amaryllis | Can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and some cause drooling; the RSPCA says all parts of lilies are highly toxic and can cause life-threatening kidney failure. | PDSA, RSPCA |
| Batteries, wrapping, ribbon and small cracker toys | Leaking batteries can cause chemical burns; wrapping paper and ribbon can block the gut. | RSPCA, PDSA, Blue Cross |
Christmas also changes routines. Dogs Trust suggests keeping to normal meal and walk times, giving your dog a quiet space with a bed and water when visitors come, and never leaving a child alone with a dog. If New Year fireworks worry your dog, start preparing now: see our dogs and fireworks guide.
What to do if your dog eats something it should not
Contact your vet straight away, even if your dog seems fine. The RSPCA says not all poisons cause symptoms straight away, so never watch and wait; do not make your dog sick or give salt water, and take the packaging to the vet. Animal PoisonLine, run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, is open 24 hours on 01202 509 000; on 22 October 2026 a call cost £35 from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and £45 at other times, including bank holidays. If your dog is collapsing, fitting or struggling to breathe, go straight to a vet. Our average vet bill guide lists what out-of-hours visits cost, and our dog health hub covers when to see a vet.
Should you give a dog as a Christmas present?
Not as a surprise. Dogs Trust created its slogan “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas” in 1978, and the RSPCA's Christmas page says pets are for life, not just Christmas. If the household has planned for a dog together, read our first-time dog owner guide and new puppy checklist first; the cost of owning a dog runs well beyond the first month.
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Sources checked
- RSPCA: Christmas hazards for pets · 22 October 2026
- PDSA: Christmas survival guide · 22 October 2026
- PDSA: Five Christmas plants that are dangerous to pets (27 November 2025) · 22 October 2026
- PDSA: Dangerous Christmas decorations (17 November 2023) · 22 October 2026
- Dogs Trust: Christmas advice · 22 October 2026
- Blue Cross: Christmas dangers for dogs (updated 22 November 2025) · 22 October 2026
- Dogs Trust: Our history · 22 October 2026
- Animal PoisonLine (Veterinary Poisons Information Service) · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: delivery information · 22 October 2026
- Omlet: delivery information · 22 October 2026
- Yappy: delivery information · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: KONG Classic chew toy, Medium (7–16 kg) · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: Christmas Biscuit Box treat-hider plush toy · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: Nina Ottosson Treat Maze puzzle toy (level 2) · 22 October 2026
- Omlet: Super Soft Dog Blanket, Medium (116 × 51 cm) · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: BullyBillows treat pouch with poo bag holder · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: Nina Ottosson Tornado puzzle toy (level 2) · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: Ultimate Luxury Advent Calendar for Dogs · 22 October 2026
- Pets at Home: EzyDog Road Runner hands-free lead · 22 October 2026
- Omlet: Omlet Nest dog bed, Small (69 × 56 × 24 cm) · 22 October 2026
- Yappy: Personalised mug, "Coffee Needed When..." · 22 October 2026
- Yappy: Personalised snowflake Christmas decoration · 22 October 2026
- Yappy: Personalised Christmas story book · 22 October 2026
Prices and terms change. Confirm on the retailer's page before you buy.
What changed in this update
- 22 October 2026: All 12 prices, links and stock re-checked on the retailer pages, with sizes selected in a browser: no price changed and every product was in stock, so none was moved or removed. Noted that the Omlet Nest price is a sale price (Small shown as £89 now £44). Added a Christmas delivery section: Pets at Home, Omlet and Yappy had not yet published last order dates. Hazard table re-checked against the RSPCA, PDSA, Dogs Trust and Blue Cross: added Blue Cross, added fatty food and mouldy leftovers, and removed two details the charities' pages no longer give (a 24 to 72 hour kidney failure window and putting bones in an outside bin). Animal PoisonLine fees confirmed at £35 and £45.
Questions
How do I dog-proof a Christmas tree?
The PDSA suggests securing the tree in a sturdy base and hanging unbreakable plastic ornaments higher up. The RSPCA warns that tree water can become contaminated and fallen needles can embed in paws. Avoid tinsel, which the RSPCA says can cause life-threatening internal blockages.
What should I do if my dog eats chocolate at Christmas?
Phone your vet straight away. The RSPCA says dark chocolate is the most toxic, and that you should never watch and wait or try to make your dog sick. Take the packaging with you. Animal PoisonLine (01202 509 000) is open 24 hours and charges a fee per call.
Can dogs eat Christmas dinner?
Not all of it. The RSPCA, PDSA and Blue Cross warn about cooked bones, onions and garlic in stuffing and gravy, and grapes and raisins in Christmas pudding and mince pies. The RSPCA adds that too much fatty food can lead to pancreatitis.
Can you get a dog for Christmas?
Charities advise against a pet as a surprise present. Dogs Trust's slogan "A dog is for life, not just for Christmas" dates from 1978, and the RSPCA's Christmas page says pets are for life, not just Christmas.