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Fourteen ideas for the dog's Christmas stocking: toys to chase and tug, festive treats and chews, then a coat, blanket or bed for the bigger present. Sorted under £10, under £20 and under £50. Read the safety box before wrapping.
A stuffable toy you can fill with part of the day's food, so Christmas morning takes longer. This listing is for medium dogs; choose the size the dog cannot fit wholly in its mouth.
Buyers like: Tough rubber that stands up to heavy chewers(10 of 13 reviews)
Petface Christmas Freddi plush
A festive plush with a built-in squeaker, small enough to sit beside something to chew. PDSA counts soft toys as supervised play, so put it away once stuffing starts to show.
Buyers like: Suits puppies and small dogs, who carry it about and cuddle it(6 of 13 reviews)
A 6.5 cm rubber ball on a rope handle, for tug games and long throws on Boxing Day walks. PDSA counts tug toys as supervised play, so keep it for games with you and put it away afterwards.
Buyers like: The rubber ball holds up to hard chewers for months(5 of 13 reviews)
KONG WildKnots bear, small/medium
A soft bear for small and medium dogs who like a toy to carry round the house. Check it for loose parts after each session and throw it away when it starts to come apart.
Buyers like: Outlasts most soft toys, though it is not indestructible(5 of 13 reviews)
Good Boy Christmas dog stocking
A ready-filled stocking with meaty treats and a soft toy, for anyone who would rather not assemble one. Count the treats as part of the day's food, as PDSA advises.
Buyers like: Dogs enjoy both the treats and the soft toy(2 of 7 reviews)
A pack of 28 chew sticks in size S, so the stocking chew lasts well past Boxing Day. PDSA says to supervise any chew and count it within the daily food allowance.
Buyers like: Take some chewing rather than vanishing in one gulp(4 of 13 reviews)
Chuckit Ultra Ball, medium (2)
Two rubber balls, 6.5 cm across, for Boxing Day walks. PDSA says a ball should be too big for the dog to fit wholly in its mouth, so size up for large breeds.
Buyers like: Survive dogs that shred tennis balls in minutes, often for months(9 of 13 reviews)
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A knotted rope toy dressed as an elephant, with minimal stuffing, for medium and large dogs. It suits dogs who carry toys about; keep it for play you can watch.
Buyers like: The rope inside helps it outlast ordinary plush toys(6 of 13 reviews)
Denzel's Christmas selection box
Six packs of Christmas dog treats in one box, easy to spread over the holidays rather than open at once. PDSA says treats and chews should stay under a tenth of the daily allowance.
Buyers like: Dogs polish these treats off happily(4 of 8 reviews)
A fleece-lined coat with a chest protector that the listing says is waterproof. This one is 40 cm long for up to 65 cm girth; it runs small, so go up a size between sizes.
Buyers like: Keeps dogs dry and warm on wet winter walks(9 of 13 reviews)
LE SURE waterproof dog blanket
A washable fleece blanket, 80 by 100 cm, that the listing says is waterproof, so it can go on the sofa or in the car boot after a muddy walk.
Buyers like: Genuinely waterproof, so accidents do not soak through to the sofa or bed(9 of 13 reviews)
A reflective, microfleece-lined coat with a zip opening for a harness, which the listing says is waterproof. This is X Small, 30 cm; on a narrow-chested dog a front leg can slip through the neck, so measure neck and chest.
Buyers like: Light to wear but still warm, thanks to the fleece lining(3 of 8 reviews)
Scruffs Chester box bed, medium
A box bed in the medium size for the bigger present. Dogs Trust suggests a quiet spot with a bed and fresh water for when the festivities get too much.
Buyers like: Soft and plush, with thick filling for a dog to sink into(8 of 13 reviews)
EHEYCIGA memory foam bed, large
The bigger present: a 91 by 68 cm bed with a thick memory foam base, raised sides and a removable, washable cover. Measure the dog lying stretched out before choosing the size.
Buyers like: Dogs take to it straight away and use it every day(4 of 8 reviews)
Sources: PDSA: dog-friendly toys; PDSA: how to train my dog not to chew my things; PDSA: dental disease in dogs (chews and daily allowance); PDSA: how to choose a safe ball for your dog; PDSA: how to have a pet-friendly Christmas; PDSA: chocolate poisoning in dogs; Dogs Trust: Christmas advice for dog owners.
