Congratulations! We’ve almost made it through 2021. For most of us, it may not have worked out quite the way we had hoped. But to be honest, this past year would have been even harder without my dog. If you ask me, our dogs deserve an extra special treat for helping us get through yet another pandemic year. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our Top 8 unique and luxury gifts for dogs to spoil them with this holiday season.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, New Year’s Eve, or none of these – we hope one of these gift ideas will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart this winter.
Best Luxury Gift Ideas for Dogs
Furbo Dog Camera – $118 (normally $250)
This clever doggie-cam does so much more than just let you watch your fur baby from afar on your smartphone. In addition to remote photo and video capabilities, it includes 2-way audio, sends bark alerts, keeps a doggie diary, and even tosses treats.
With infrared night vision and zooming capabilities, you won’t miss a moment of your dog’s day (or night), whether you’re working in the office or spending a couple of days away.
At Puppy Panache, we love Italian craftsmanship. This is why our leashes are made in Italy. It’s also why we love this white marble dog food bowl from Poldo.
Besides adding a chic touch to any room, it will stay in place no matter how aggressively your dog licks its contents. It is also customizable, which means you can have your dog’s name engraved on the opposite side of the elegant Poldo logo. Available in Small and Medium sizes.
Aesop Dog Shampoo – $39 for 16oz
You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to give your dog a luxurious coat. Just buy a bottle of this Aesop mild skin and fur wash made with lemon rind, tea tree leaf, and spearmint leaf.
In addition to calming your dog’s sensitive skin while gently cleansing its fur, this deodorizing liquid soap doubles as a regular-use hand wash for humans. Because you deserve a little bit of luxury, too.
Puppy Panache Superstar Red Leather Collar and Leash Set – $365 to $565
This shiny, studded red collar and leash set is the ultimate leather luxury gift for your dog. The short leash, measuring 52 inches / 4.3 feet, is ideal for urban settings and social distancing. (Thanks, Omicron!) Both the collar and leash are made from a single strip of Italian leather that has been folded in half and sewn on a continuum. This makes them buttery-soft with enough strength and flexibility to withstand pulling from the most rambunctious pup.
Both pieces feature princess-cut gold pyramids and round silver studs.
Valentino Garavani Designer Dog Travel Bag – $3,250
Stop Santa in his tracks! Match this customizable pet travel bag with Puppy Panache’s Red Leather Superstar Collection, and even the man in the red suit would pause his midnight deliveries to admire you.
The designers of this bag truly thought of everything. Beyond the red leather studded handles with a handle wrap, they’ve included a detachable shoulder strap, a washable lining and synthetic cushion insert, side zipper openings, and a double zipper fastening at the top. It even comes with “… a handmade print by illustrator and artist Riccardo Cusimano depicting a portrait of your pet and the initials of your choice.” Just wow.
Unique Dog Gifts – For Both Pup and Owner
One World Play Project Dog-Friendly Soccer Ball – $43 to $52 (Amazon)
If you have kids who play soccer, you know how much they love kicking the ball around with the dog. And it’s all fun and games until Fido punctures the ball, and you have to buy a new one. Or, you have to keep Fido inside while the kids play.
Fortunately, you can have the best of both worlds when you buy an unpoppable One World Futbol from One World Play Project. No matter how many times Fido sinks his teeth into this virtually indestructible ball, it won’t deflate. Even better, your purchase will bring play to youth living in disadvantaged communities worldwide.
BarkBox Subscription – Starting at $23 / month
This unique dog gift combines toys and treats for your pup – automatically shipped to your house (or to another lucky dog lover you gifted this to) every month. Your BarkBox contains 2 fun toys, 2 bags of natural dog treats and a chew, curated from each month’s theme.
We’re forecasting that your pup will never look at the mail man the same again.
Admit it. Your dog is very good at pushing your buttons. But wouldn’t it be fun to train him to communicate with you by pushing actual buttons?
Developed by speech therapist Christina Hunger, founder of the Talking Dog Movement and author of How Stella Learned to Talk, this kit includes four recordable buttons your dog can use to speak. An instructional guide is included, so you can teach your dog to say, “Play!” “Outside!” “Cuddle!” or “Bring me a Beer!” Okay, maybe not the last one, but you can customize them however you like. We won’t judge. (Also available on Amazon)
Of course, we all know our hounds would be happy with a basic beef knee cap or goat horn to gnaw on. But after the year we’ve all had, splurging for a luxury gift for your dog might just make the holidays a little bit brighter.
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