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Advent calendars for pooches to start the Christmas countdown


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  • With Christmas just around the corner (yes, there’s less than 100 days to go), looking at a selection of the best Advent calendars for dogs will get you in the spirit and allow you to tick the first gift off your list. Plus you need it ready for the beginning of December, so it’s good to get it out of the way.

    As animal lovers, we know how essential Christmas gifts for dogs are – they’re part of the family after all. And if the family are queuing up for their Advent calendar treat, then it’s only right there’s one for the dog, too. Same goes for Christmas dinners for dogs in our eyes. We’ve rounded up a selection of tasty Advent calendars for dogs, as well as some reusable and personalised options that you can fill with the best Christmas dog treats to choose from, too.

    Best Advent calendars for dogs

    Lily’s Kitchen Advent Calendar for dogs

    Lily’s Kitchen Dog Advent Calendar

    Filled with a selection of three tasty biscuits and treats – suitable for dogs over four months.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or lilyskitchen.co.uk

    Skipper’s Fishy Advent Calendar

    Skipper’s Fishy Advent Calendar

    If your dog is partial to a fishy treat, this calendar contains fish skin cubes, luxury white fish cubes and salmon supreme treats.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Pooch & Mutt Cheese Fondue Advent Calendar

    This limited edition calendar has a cheese wedge treat behind every door. Suitable for all breeds and puppies from 12 weeks.

    In the UK? View now at poochandmutt.co.uk

    Wolf Club Naturals Advent Calendar For Dogs

    Wolf Club Naturals ‘Yappy Howlidays’ Advent Calendar

    This giant calendar is about as big as they come. It’s filled with 100% natural meat treats, including a whole bull’s pizzle, full-size fish skin fingers, a pig’s snout, various meat bars, gourmet sausage, a full hairless rabbit’s ear, and beef liver.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Personalised doggy Advent calendar

    Personalised Doggy Advent Calendar

    Fill this personalised calendar with your dog’s favourite treats and you can’t go wrong.

    In the UK? View now at etsy.com

    Pooch & Mutt Dental Sticks Advent Calendar

    Pooch & Mutt Dental Sticks Advent Calendar

    This limited edition calendar has a dental stick behind every door, so this calendar isn’t just full of treats, it does good things for teeth, too. There are four flavours to find in each calendar – cheese fondue, hemp/sage, spirulina/mint and peanut butter.

    In the UK? View now at poochandmutt.co.uk

    Good Boy Chocolate Advent Calendar For Dogs

    Good Boy Chocolate Advent Calendar

    Let your dog get involved with the festive fun with this dog-safe chocolate calendar.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.ukPets At Home Giant Advent Calendar

    Pets At Home Giant Advent Calendar

    Not only does this bumper Advent calendar contain a selection of tasty treats, but it also has toys, chews and vouchers hidden inside so there’s something for every dog.

    In the UK? View now at petsathome.com

    Crafty Crawford Store Reusable Advent Calendar

    Crafty Crawford Store Reusable Advent Calendar

    This embroidered and reusable felt advent calendar can be refilled with goodies for your pet year after year.

    In the UK? View now at etsy.com

    Pointer Advent Calendar for dogs

    Pointer Advent Calendar

    This option is packed with tasty carob and cheese flavoured assorted oven-baked bones that help keep teeth clean.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Refillable biscuit Advent calendar for dogs

    Refillable Dog Biscuit Advent Calendar

    Treat your dog to a daily treat on the Christmas countdown.

    In the UK? View now at notonthehighstreet.com

    Scrumbles Advent Calendar For Dogs

    Scrumbles Advent Calendar

    This calendar includes a range of natural dog treats that have functional benefits, including dental dog treats, calming treats and 100% chicken kind-to-tummy dog treats.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    All For You Smudge Personalised Advent Calendar

    All For You Smudge Personalised Advent Calendar

    This personalised advent calendar comes with 24 wrapped treats (to keep them fresh) plus a toy in the centre.

    In the UK? View now at etsy.com

    Pets At Home Advent Calendar

    Pets At Home Advent Calendar

    Find a big treat a day behind each door, which can be broken down to the perfect size for your dog and be spread out around the day, for anytime they’ve been very good.

    In the UK? View now at petsathome.com


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