Modern Dog Gift Guide

The World Traveler

1. Avoid problems at the immigration counter with a doggie passport, perfect for keeping track of your dog’s vaccination records. $11, wagn4u.com

2. Proclaim your love of dog to customs officials everywhere with a dog-print passport wallet. $16, fluffshop.com

3. Travel stress-free with Sherpa’s “Guaranteed On Board” program. Before your travel day, fill out the travel form at flygob.com to ensure flight compliancy then print your Guaranteed On Board Certificate and bring with you to the airport to present to the boarding agent. If you’re denied boarding due to your carrier, Sherpa will refund you the total flight and airline pet travel fee. Plus, the bags are cute and roomy. $70, sherpapetgroup.com

The Foodie

1. See Ya Later Ranch is a dog lover’s delight. Delicious, nuanced wines
pay homage to the much loved dogs of the vineyard’s original owner. $16, sylranch.com

2. Kitchen cover-up. Keep unsightly liver splatters off your clothes with an iconic William Wegman “doodle dog”-patterned apron made of Crypton stain-resistant fabric. $29, cryptonfabric.com

3. Add a touch of the South of France to your dog’s playtime with this stuffable, non-toxic artichoke toy.
How gourmet! $13, planetdog.com

The Comedian

1. Bad breath might not be funny but cinnamon-flavoured Dog Breath Gum (for people, not dogs) is. $1,
reddoghouse.com

2. The penultimate comic prop. Every funny dog needs a rubber chicken.
Original Wild Chicken Henrietta latex dog toy, $8 charmingpetproducts.com

3. Following on the heels of the classic Humunga Tongue is new entry Humunga Stache. The durable rubber ball is fun for fetching, and the attached moustache entertains you and passers by. Just don’t be surprised when your dog uses “the classic handlebark” to go indognito when he’s done something wrong. $12, moodypet.com

The Romantic

1. Eternal love. For dreams of walking paw in paw along the beach at sunset, I Do D-ring charm. $8, foufoudog.com

2. Ooh la la.
Sweet little squares of peanut butter all wrapped up in a yogurt coating bow from Petit Four Legs, handmade using natural ingredients.$14, petitfourlegs.com

3. Fit for royalty (Louis the XIV, to be exact). A replica of the facades of la Place Vendome fitted with 24 carat gold gilded handles and legs and luxurious
velvet, this canine apartment features sleeping quarters on the lower level and upholstered draws and chest on the second
floor. $7,300 puppydeparis.fr

4. Fine dining. Nickel-plated porcelain elevates
a dog bowl from plain to posh. $29, unleashedlife.com

The Outdoors Enthusiast

1. Protect delicate ears on long winter walks with Canis Wears’ Sorex hat, a polar fleece toque with ear pockets and secure chin strap. $18, caniswear.com

2. Layer Spindrift’s ripstop nylon Off Road booties with their polar fleece socks to keep paws warm and dry. $28/$8, spindriftdog.com

3. Climb every mountain. Hand made in the USA from post-consumer recycled climbing rope, these leashes are not only rugged, they’re green, too! $25, mountaindogproducts.com

The Homebody

1. Craft night. Put your time hibernating to good use—knit Pups a sweater to keep warm in should you eventually venture out-of-doors. Style Hounds Knit Kit (includes Merino wool and vintage buttons), $44,
stylehoundshandknits.com

2. Gain insight into your canine couch mate.
Read Alexandra Horowitz’s acclaimed new book. $27,
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know (Scribner; 09)

3. Now Fido, too, can use the remote, talk on the phone, and have a snack while ensconced in a warm and cuddly blanket with sleeves. It’s about time! $10, snuggiefordogs.com

The Princess

1. A pretty bow is the perfect finishing touch for every princess pup’s ensemble. $4,
hotbows.com

2. Time to shine! Sparkle all winter long with this Swarovski crystal tassel charm. $110,
diamonddogs.us

3. Put on your pawty dress. Weddings, barkmitzvahs, laundry day…the Sweet Sorbet dress adds a touch of tulle and a pouf of pleasure to any occasion. $68,
oneluckydogcouture.com

The Activist

1. Bite back at the puppy mill industry with the Fleas Knees’ Puppy Mills Bite tee. Five dollars from every tee goes to Best Friends Animal Society’s Puppies Aren’t Products campaign. $42, fleasplease.com

2.State the obvious. Help promote shelter dog adoption with a totally radical raglan tee. 15% of proceeds are donated to Paws 4 You Rescue. $28, yuppypuppyboutique.com

3. Look good, feel great. These hand-beaded
collars are made in Kenya by Maasai women, creating employment opportunities
and thereby fighting poverty. $40-$80,
thekenyancollection.com

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