Gifts for Dog Lovers: 20 Ideas That Aren't Tat

Gifts for dog lovers

Dog people are easy to buy for and easy to buy badly for. The difference is whether the gift is about their actual dog or just dog-shaped.

We make cards, pin badges and prints in house, printed in the UK. We don't paint pet portraits ourselves, so where we mention a portrait studio it is a recommendation rather than our own product.

Everything below is grouped by budget so you can find something at a fiver or at a hundred and fifty.

Dog cards, prints and pin badges

Ours, made and printed in the UK.

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Under £15

  1. A pin badge of their breed, for a coat or a bag.
  2. A card with their dog's name written in, given for no reason at all.
  3. A print for the hallway - dog-related, not dog-shaped.
  4. A decent poo bag holder that clips to a lead, which sounds unromantic and gets used daily.
  5. A tennis ball multipack. Never not needed.

£15 to £50

  • 6. A digital dog portrait of their own dog, printed and framed by them.
  • 7. A framed photo of the dog from an ordinary day, not a posed one.
  • 8. A rugged towel for muddy walks, kept in the boot.
  • 9. A personalised tag with a phone number that is actually current.
  • 10. A walk-and-coffee voucher for a place that lets dogs inside.

£50 and up

  • 11. A commissioned dog portrait in watercolour or illustration style.
  • 12. A proper waterproof dog coat, sized correctly.
  • 13. A day at a secure field or a training session with a good behaviourist.
  • 14. An orthopaedic bed for an older dog - unglamorous and genuinely kind.
  • 15. A weekend in a dog-friendly cottage.

Gifts that always land

  • 16. Anything featuring their dog specifically rather than the breed generally.
  • 17. Something that solves a daily annoyance: mud, hair, lost leads.
  • 18. A gift for the dog that the owner would not buy themselves.
  • 19. A card that names the dog. People keep those.
  • 20. Your time - an afternoon of dog-sitting is worth more than most objects.

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How to write it so it lands

  • Check the breed spelling before you buy anything personalised.
  • Ask about allergies before buying treats.
  • A portrait needs lead time - order six weeks out for Christmas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a dog lover?

Something about their own dog rather than dogs in general - a portrait, a framed everyday photo, a named card - or a practical thing they use daily.

What should I not buy a dog lover?

Novelty slogan items, food treats without asking about allergies, and anything sized for a dog you have not measured.

What can I get a dog lover for under £15?

A breed pin badge, a print for the hall, a card naming their dog, or a good poo bag holder and a ball multipack.

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