Do you buy your dog Christmas presents ?
By Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (15117)
United Kingdom
November 4, 2026 8:58am CST
Do you buy your dog Christmas presents ?
This was a subject on a tv panel programme this morning.
One panelist said “ why would you buy a dog a present ….its only a dog “ !
She then went on to say “ the dog doesn’t know it’s Christmas “
The second panelist said “ my dog is part of the family so he gets presents, why would you not buy them presents “ !
I was shocked and saddened at the first panelist’s words ….
When we had our dog ….a Westie called Cagney …he was most definitely part of the family, and he most certainly had presents at Christmas.
Okay, so I’m not doo lally ……I know he didn’t know it was all about the little baby Jesus ….
However, he knew it was a special time ….
A tree came into the house ( that he wasn’t allowed to wee up ). And it was decorated. There were decorations all over the house, he saw the presents under the tree, he saw the excitement, laughter and hugs when people opened those presents .
He was encouraged to open his presents too ….he loved to rip the paper and run off under the chair with it.
He knew he got different treats and food at this time.
So, he did know it was a special time, even though not obviously the meaning behind it.
As part of the family why would you not include him in this special time !
Anyway, I am interested to hear your thoughts ….
Do you buy your dog presents at Christmas ?
If you haven’t got a dog ….what would you do if you did ?
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7 responses
@AmbiePam (132503)
• United States
14h
I remember the first of the dogs I had that both my parents fell in love with was given a stocking full of dog treats for Christmas. It was with all the other presents we had for each other.
Now, I get a special treat for my dog, and make sure she gets it before I leave for family Christmas, and when I get home. I wish she could come over for actual Christmas, but my sister “claims” to be allergic. Well, it must have come on suddenly because we had dogs all growing up and she used to play with mine when she’d visit me.
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
14h
It might have something to do with if they moult or not.
I know people with dogs that have to have the breeds that don’t moult otherwise they get ill …a change in breathing and sneezing etc ….that might be the same for your sister ( unless she is just being awkward ! ).
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@LooeyVille (79)
• United States
14h
Yes, we have always bought presents for our cats
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
14h
And Oliver will deserve a special treat for looking after you so well recently.
How are the eyes now ?
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@Orson_Kart (9029)
• United Kingdom
14h
I read somewhere that 50% of the UK are crazy. I also read somewhere that 50% of the UK have a dog. I think they are the same people! 
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
13h
@Orson_Kart lol x
Don’t do that to a Teacher ….you know I am correcting that in my head , don’t you !
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@cttolledo (5478)
• Legaspi, Philippines
14h
Yes, I buy my dog presents even when it's not Christmas. Just on random days—especially when I’m at the mall and see something cute that I know will make her happy
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@cttolledo (5478)
• Legaspi, Philippines
14h
@Traceyjayne I have two adopted dogs named Beshie and Pilay, though I'm not really sure what breed they are!
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
14h
Ah, that’s lovely ….what sort of dog do you have ….and what’s their name ?
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@Marilynda1225 (92696)
• United States
21h
I certainly do buy my dog Christmas presents but just a few little things like toys and treats. And our dog gets a new personalized ornament for the tree every year. 
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@Marilynda1225 (92696)
• United States
20h
@Traceyjayne I have a Maltese named Mush...she just turned 17 in Sept.
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
20h
@Marilynda1225 oh yes ….i remember reading about Mush …17 is a great age.
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@Traceyjayne (15117)
• United Kingdom
21h
That’s lovely to hear ….what sort of dog do you have ….and what’s his / her name ?
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@JudyEv (390861)
• Rockingham, Australia
9h
We never fed our horses oats but I'd give them a small handful on Christmas morning.
