We Found the Most Thoughtful and Practical Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers

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Finding the perfect gift for a dog lover can be a daunting task (maybe even ruff-er than finding something for cat lovers?), especially if they are an established pet parent. It seems like they have everything imaginable. While getting a new dog owner the basics for a puppy is thoughtful but useful, sometimes it’s nice to gift items that have longevity.

We know that pups aren't just furry fun creatures — they're family, too. So, we found the best gifts for dog lovers that will not only last and be used constantly but will also be meaningful throughout their years. This gift guide includes everything from portable dog bowls that are great for traveling or camping, to phone cases that puppy parents can proudly show off whenever they leave home. If you're looking for something that you can personalize for your recipient, we found adorable dog-related finds for that, too.

These dog and dog parent gifts will impress and stand out at your next canine bday party or celebratory “gotcha day.” Below, read on for more ideas that'll make any tail wag.

Dog Bowl Bottle

After collecting a bunch of collapsible dog bowls and bottles, we fell in love with the Asobu dog bowl bottle. It’s stylish, durable, convenient, and leakproof. Most importantly, it’s equipped with a removable dog bowl at its base, making it a perfect gift for the active, traveling pet lover on your list.

With its generous 1-liter capacity, there’s enough water for your giftee, another person, and two dogs to share. And since it’s double-insulated, it keeps water cold all day.

Personalized Pillow

The best gifts for dog lovers and dogs are ones truly unique for them. This personalized pillow is a meaningful and cute find that does just that.

Dogs feel safest when they are comfortable and have their place to rest. When you visit someone’s home and see a dog bed in every room, you understand that to the fullest. Personalized pillows for a much-loved dog can make them feel even more special. The hypoallergenic, high loft filling helps make this a very cozy nap spot for Fido.

There are plenty of fonts and colors to select from, and there are two standard sizes. The cover is polyester making it both durable and soft. The ability to easily machine-wash the bed as well gives it high marks for us. Accidents happen, but this bed being destroyed while trying to clean it won’t be one of them.

Corgi Floral Case

Casetify has hundreds of artful and adorable designs to adorn your giftee's smartphone with. We're partial to this cute floral corgi case that's compatible with all the latest iPhone models, but you're sure to find one that your loved one will be obsessed with.

Paw Print Clean Touch Ink Pad

Once a pet parent, always one. Losing a pet can be one of the hardest and heartbreaking experiences in life. They will always be with us through memories, pictures, videos, and more. There is no wrong way to honor a pet that has passed, which is why this is one of the best gifts for pet parents — a memorial.

This pet-safe ink pad can show a dog's paw print on display pads that can then be framed and hung up or sent to family members. With the Clean-Touch ink pad, nothing gets on the dog’s paws, so there is no mess. And since it never touches their delicate paws, you know it’s 100% safe. No worries if you make a mistake, each pad can be used a maximum of two times, so do-overs are allowed.

It's a clever gift for an owner to track the growth of their puppy over the months and remember when they were just a little fluff ball.

Personalized Collapsible Toy Basket

Keeping toys organized is a chore unlike any other. Look, we love that our dogs have more toys than Beyonce has Grammys, but do they need to be strewn everywhere? If you know someone with a home that looks like a PetCo has exploded, this dog gift will help immensely.

This collapsable toy bin comes in two sizes and an array of colors. It's a solid present for a home with multiple dogs to help keep things a bit more organized. Adding names to the bins can be a real headache saver, especially if you use them for boarding, vet visits, or travel.

The outside is made with sturdy cotton, and the inside is a polyester cotton blend that can handle a bit of weight. And they can easily be wiped off if dirt builds up over time.

Personalized Pet Pillow Shaped

If you know someone who has to be away from their precious pet a lot, this is a spectacular gift. Give them the ability to bring their dog anywhere and ease that pain of separation with this personalized pet-shaped pillow. It’s high quality and has a good price tag that makes this a top present in our eyes.

Created with a premium velvet material to make it nice, cozy, and smooth. The inside is filled with high-quality polypropylene cotton fiber, which helps the pup-shaped pillow keep that shape. The image remains vibrant even after a few washes, ensuring the dog’s exquisite features are preserved for a long time.

Sunrise Rescue Gift Pack

Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee-drinking dog lover in your life? Look no further than this Ground and Hounds coffee gift bundle. It includes a three-blend starter kit of delicious signature coffees, a dishwasher-safe mug, and a tote. Best of all, they'll be making an impact as they sip.

Ground and Hounds donates 20% of all of its profits to rescue organizations and welfare organizations to provide funding and support for life-saving initiatives. So we're all for supporting this brand.

Pupsicle Starter Kit

Interactive gifts help us bond with our dogs, they are also a great way to get out of a boring bone routine. This pupscile kit is not only easy to use for delicious snacks, but it’s a delicious way to reward a pooch for good behavior.

Simply mix equal parts of Pupsicle Mix and water in a bowl. You don’t even need to make it smooth. Little flavor chunks of turkey or beef will enhance the experience. Just fill up the mold, freeze for two hours, and they’re ready to go. Pick from classic or grain-free kits that are each made right here in the US, with locally sourced high-quality ingredients.

Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera

We live busy lives, and sometimes, so this auto feeder might just be one of the best dog lover gifts out there.

In addition to having trustworthy auto-timers, the Petkit has a camera function (with two-way audio) as well. So your recipient will know their pooch is gobbling their kibble by seeing it in real-time. This is especially useful for those who work late or travel.

With reliable wifi, your giftee can set up a feeding plan and schedule and even pick portion sizes. The app allows multiple members of each household to keep an eye out, too. It takes a village to raise a pup, as they say.

Pupper Towel

Gifts don’t need to be big or grand — sometimes they can just be a simple problem solver. If you know someone with a messy floof, these Puppington Pupper Towels are lifesavers. Outside of just being adorably designed, they are durable and super absorbent to handle water bowl accidents, wet food messes, muddy paws, and excitable bladders.

These all-purpose Swedish dishcloths can hold twenty times their weight, so handling fur and muck is no challenge. These can be used up to 200 times before needing to be replaced and are made of a sturdy cotton, wood-pulp blend.

Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner

This small but mighty carpet cleaner makes it easy for pet owners to remove stains from their rugs and furniture. It's just 17 inches wide, weighs under 10 pounds, and is equipped with a 48-ounce water tank.

Our tester, Katie Pittman, tried out the Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner in her home for several weeks and said she loved how quiet and easy it was to use.

“I watched in awe as this little machine sucked out years-old coffee and pet stains from car seats, dried up pet messes from carpets, and even spruced up dingy-looking furniture upholstery like magic,” she said. “The affordable price point and compact size of Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner gives it two thumbs up in my book.”

What more could a dog owner want?

Nomad Dog Carrier Backpack

Looking for a gift for the outdoorsy types? Kurgo is not only a trusted brand in the dog space, but their Nomad hiking back is a dream for small dog owners.

Designed to be breathable, the material is also water-resistant, and the bottom is reinforced with ArmorSole. The cozy and plush interior pad can be removed easily for washing. Durable for lots of activities and climates, the Nomad is worth every penny of reassurance.

We don’t judge a co-dependent relationship and understand it’s hard to leave the little guys behind sometimes. Made for dogs under fifteen pounds, this comfy bag will help them feel safe, secure, and close to you no matter where you roam.

Paw Soother Balm

If you know a dog that gets the mileage in and loves long walks, you need to have Natural Dog Company’s Paw Soother Balm. It can provide immense relief after a trek, time on a toasty pavement, or scampering through snow.

Made with calendula extract, Vitamin E, coconut oil, and rosemary extract — each of which provides a specific type of healing and protection. Choosing items to gift that a safe and proven is important to you, the Natural Dog Company is that.

Natural solutions for common pooch problems like cuts, allergies, irritations, dryness, and aches are key in a world of questionable products. This handy little balm can be a soothing problem solver for those and more. Highly recommended.

Dog Hoodie

Spark Paws has been making a name for themselves in the pet accessories space for a while, and this retro 90’s hoodie shows why. If you’ve got a super stylish pal and pooch, this is the best dog gift for them.

We agree it is ridiculously adorable. Manufactured with buttery-soft material that has a bit of give, it’s flexible to fit a variety of dogs. Especially ones with bigger heads, we’re looking at you pit bulls. Designed to also create a calming aura (think Thundershirt), and the cozy fleece helps in that tranquil feeling.

There is an opening that’s reinforced and strategically placed for a leash, and you can put this over a harness if that’s your setup. We also don’t hate the idea of making this a matching set. These do, in fact, spark joy.

Personalized Pet Portrait Necklace

I know serval people with these necklaces, and honestly, I’m a little jealous. This is one of the best gifts for dog lovers because it works for all occasions. Again, this is another present that is a beautiful tribute to a four-legged bestie who has passed.

Pick from silver, gold, or rose gold because we all have jelery preferences. Each is a high-quality gold-plated material with a cable chain and solid lobster clasp. It’ll even come in a box so no need to scramble to find one. Presentation is key.

It’s also easy to add multiple disks to the sixteen-inch chain. No furry friend needs to be left out. And if your loved one has a mixed household, cats are welcome too. All pets are good pets. No, great pets.

If My Dog Could Talk - Personalized Children's Story

Customer books like this make great gifts for kids who love their dogs just as much as we do. If My Dog Could Talk is a sweet little story that will be narrated by the pooch of the day. It always helps the kids reading learn about rhyming with adorable illustrations of their dog.

There are ten different styles of dogs to choose from, so standard breeds are better represented like retrievers, labs, beagles, and terriers. You might have to get creative if you have a breed that is more unique like a Chinese Crested or Bedlington.

The ability to incorporate two people who interact with the pet within the story makes it a little sweeter, too. It’s a hardcover book with twenty beautifully printed pages.

Personalized Dog Blanket

A blanket is such a solid gift for any occasion, especially when you're looking for the best gift for dog lovers who love a cozy night in. To avoid any fur-filled mishaps on whose blanket is whose, have a plush one made for the wet-nosed head of the home in addition to your human giftee. The matching set will be a crowd-pleaser.

Personalizing this blanket adds a touch of thoughtfulness that makes it such a great gift. Add their name and a combo of hearts, bones, or paws. You’ll even get to choose which font suits the dog’s personality the best. The swirls font feels so terrier-coded.

Gray or beige are solid colors for pups for several reasons (like hiding general dog dirt), plus those hues tend to blend in with most home decor. There are three sizes to pick from so itty bitty pups to oversized fidos are covered. Made from a durable micro mink blend, this is strong enough to toss in a car or a crate and withstand many washes.

Personalized Ceramic Treat Jar

If you’re anything like us here at Best Products, we know your dog has a lot of snacks. This is understandable, being the best means rewarding them with a little treat is the only way to start the day. And sometimes, it happens several times a day. Keeping all those cookies safe from other critters and fresh for consumption is important. So why not gift your favorite puppy parent a cute treat jar to do just that?

Simply add the pooch’s name (in an elegant script font) and let Amazon handle the rest. Plus, it's another present that can help keep confusion of having multiple dogs to a minimum, especially if certain pups have different dietary requirements.

Travel Dog Food Container

Most pet owners are guilty of reusing plastic grocery bags or zip-close bags to store their pet’s dry food when traveling. This pet food travel bag is a much better alternative: It has enough space for up to 10 pounds of kibble and will help keep food fresh.

Dog owners can carry it using the included strap or by the handle at its top. We appreciate the addition of its roomy front pocket for storing treats and medication. It even has a bungee for holding a bottle of water, and there's an integrated poop bag dispenser, too.

Halifax Rain Shell Jacket

Not only are they adorable, but these dog rain jackets are also extremely functional, making them a great gift for someone who walks their dog on the daily.

Writer Sheilah Villari has two for her pups and appreciates that they have reflective piping on the side, making my dogs and me more visible at nighttime. There’s an opening at the top of the jacket for a leash and two quick-release buckles, so they're easy to put on and take off.

Oatmeal Grooming Kit Bundle

When surveying pet owners across Hearst Magazines, the parent company to Best Products, more than a dozen people recommended Burt's Bees oatmeal shampoo and conditioner for bathing their pups. It's known for helping coats shine and feel soft as can be. This nifty giftworthy bundle even comes with a pet brush!

Dog Shaming: The Official Adult Coloring Book

Oftentimes the best gift is something that someone wouldn't buy for themselves. You can almost guarantee that this incredibly hilarious coloring book which allows you to illustrate doggie misdeeds is not something your loved one owns. It features 71 pages inspired by real photos of guilty dogs submitted by pet owners at DogShaming.com.

Calming Donut Dog Bed

This super cozy dog bed is perfect for pups who love to snuggle, burrow, and curl up in a ball. Its shag-like material holds their body heat, so they’ll be warm and cozy anytime they rest upon it. We like that it's available in multiple colors and sizes to accommodate any dog that you’re shopping for.

MudBuster Portable Dog Paw Cleaner

The Mudbuster has more than 35,000 five-star reviews and counting! In case you’re unfamiliar, the product quickly cleans a dog’s dirty paws. All you need to do is add some water, guide your furry friend’s paw in, and do a gentle twisting motion. Its silicone bristles will do the rest.

From our experience, we recommend adding a little pet shampoo for very dirty paws – especially after a walk in the rain. The product is dishwasher safe and works wonders.

Laundry Pet Hair Remover

In writer Michael Natale's review of the FURZAPPER, he said the one universal truth among animal owners is that pet hair can get everywhere, especially when a fur-covered shirt finds its way into the laundry.

It's a great, simple gift for a dog lover because all they have to do is toss the silicone circles in the washer and dryer (sans dryer sheet) and it'll cause the pet hair to go right into the lint trap where it belongs.

Airmega 250S

Best Products’ air purifier expert Stefan Vazharov said the Airmega 250S is the best air purifier worth buying. “Its sophisticated filter setup allows it to remove microscopic airborne particles and pollutants in more than 900 square feet of space,” he said.

The manufacturer notes that its HEPA filter is strong enough to catch pet dander, and odor-causing materials, and lasts up to a year between changes, providing easy upkeep for the person you’re gifting it to!

Pet Hair Remover Carpet Rake

Trust us when we say this hair-removing broom is a million times easier to use than a traditional broom and dustpan and works wonders at clumping together all those dust bunnies of pet hair that glide around on the floors.

Priced at under $20, it’s a steal and would make the perfect gift for owners of endlessly shedding dogs!

Paddle Paws Spring Float Dog Raft

Priced at around $30, this puppy float is not super cheap, but it is durable and well worth the amount of joy it brings pups and owners.

Double Handle Dog Leash

I use the Max and Neo leashes three times daily to walk my two dogs. I’ve owned one of the leashes for 5 years now. I love that the loop of the leash is padded so if Luca tugs on it when he sees a squirrel it’s not rough on my hands.

Its bolt-snap closure is solid and secure, and the leash has reflective accents to keep me and the dogs visible on late-night walks. For each leash sold, Max and Neo even donates a leash to a U.S.-based rescue shelter.

Rechargeable Hand Warmer

You may be confused as to why a hand warmer is on a guide to the best gifts for dog lovers but hear me out, part of the responsibility of being a pet parent is having to take our furry friends outside even in harsh conditions.

This rechargeable hand warmer will ensure your loved ones’ hands will keep toasty warm on walks and potty runs in the cold. It has a long-lasting 15-hour battery and also doubles as a portable charger!

Vertex (IZ462H) Cordless Stick Vacuum for Pet Hair

I tested the Shark Vertex in a home with three corgis and a German shepherd and was absolutely blown away at how well this vacuum’s brushes resisted hair tangles — so I can’t recommend it enough to dog owners.

The Shark comes with two brushes, while the majority of other vacuums for pet hair only have one. The soft front roller polishes hard floors and pulls in large particles, while the standard secondary roller uses rubber fins to dig deep into carpet fibers to pick up any debris in its path.

Pet Wand Pro Shower Sprayer Attachment

If you've ever given a pup a bath in a standard bathtub without a handheld showerhead, you know how difficult and messy the process is. This Waterpik attachment hooks up to showers or an outdoor hose to ease the burden of bathing a dog. Your recipient will thank you for making their life easier.

P1 Pro Pet Grooming Kit

Speaking of giving your pal the gift of skipping out on pricy grooming appointments, this all-in-one grooming tool offers 9,000 pascals of suction power to suck up any loose hair from your pet. It includes electrical clippers to cut through even the thickest of coats and a brush tool to reduce shedding. It’s easy to empty, relatively quiet and is the perfect gift for anybody hoping to save some money on future grooming appointments.

Haul Bag

The Ruffwear bag was one of my favorite products that one of our writers reviewed last year.

The Haul Bag has more pockets and compartments than any dog owner could possibly need, and it offers plenty of space for food, bowls, treats, medication, and more without taking up too much room in the backseat. It's perfect for folks who go on road trips with their dog or just for people who need a to-go bag for their pet sitter

The Haul Bag is stylish, durable, highly convenient, and serves its purpose very well by keeping all my pup’s items accessible, organized, and at the ready.

Super Shammy Dog Towel

An editor at Dogster put the Super Shammy towel to the test with their 15-pound, 3-year-old Boston terrier named Ace and said it was "the softest, snuggliest, most absorbent towel I’ve ever used."

“I found the Super Shammy to be quite absorbent, particularly given its petite size and lightweight,” they said. “With a few well-positioned swipes, Ace was acceptably dry to exit the bathroom. I’m betting Ace likes the Super Shammy because it makes her dreaded bath time just a little bit shorter.”

Now that's a gift idea we can get behind.

Groovin’ Retro Pajama

We love a good Instagram-worthy gift and what's more photo-worthy than a matching PJ set? The Dog Threads pajamas come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to perfectly fit you, your partner, and your precious pups. They are made from a soft cotton and spandex blend for a comfy fit and are completely machine washable.

"I have been wanting to get matching PJs with my dog and these were perfect," said reviewer Karin W. "They fit both of us perfectly and I love them... not sure about my pug!"

The Dogs We Love

Ever wonder what your pooch is thinking? Well, the good editors at our sister publication Country Living delve into the minds of dogs for new insights about their behavior. The book also offers tips on what foods dogs should eat and avoid, how to travel with your canine companion, and the best way to care for them, from playtime to bath time.

Personalized Family Print

Still hunting for the best gift for dog lovers? Go with some art. Like a classier version of those family-and-pet stickers on the backs of cars, these personalized prints allow you to pick the size, shape, skin tones, hair, and clothes of each person — and pick your doggo's breed! These make great gifts for dog owners of all kinds!

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