Christmas Gifts for Your Large Dog

Pet owners and lovers around the world not only give gifts to their spouses, children, relatives, and friends, but also to their animals (especially at Christmas time). After all, Rex is a part of the family too right? If you're a pet owner, a pet lover, or simply giving a gift to your relatives big dog, here are some great gifts for large dogs this holiday season.

The first great gift on the list is a new bed for your dog. Some dogs sleep with their owners in bed and some sleep in their own doggie beds. Whether your dog normally shacks up with you or in his own quarters, consider getting him a comfy new bed. Humans get new mattresses and dogs need new beds too. Who knows, maybe you'll even be able to convince your dog to take up napping in his own bed for a change, and for big dogs this can mean a lot of extra room in the bed for you!

A great bed for large dogs is the Durabed Dog Bed by Petmate. This ingenious bed is recommended by veterinarians because it supports your dog's spine and keeps him away from the cold air and drafts. There are several different sizes to suit the size of your dog, and it retails for $29.99 to $59.99 depending on the size. You can find the Durabed Dog Bed at many Pet and animal store, and online.

Next, how about a new collar? Everyone knows that nothing makes dogs more proud than having a nice new collar. Collars come in an unimaginable array of colors, designs, and materials. I recommend shopping for a collar for your large dog at Pet Jewelry. They have beautiful leather collars that are of good quality and there are a plethora of choices from color to added designs and jewels. Prices start at only $7.99 and vary on the one you chose. This is the perfect way to give your dog a luxurious and trendy collar without the expensive price tag.

What's a holiday without some treats? A great place to find gourmet treats for your dog is Hands 'N Paws. I recommend the XXL Buddy Biscuit. These super size peanut butter biscuits come individually wrapped and standing almost five inches tall, are a great treat for big dogs. I find them to be both affordable (retailing for $2.00 a piece) and most dogs love them. They are even corn free for dogs with allergies.

Of course no holiday would be complete without a little bit of pampering and relaxation for your big dog. The possibilities are endless for pampering products as well. I recommend getting the Cain & Able Ultimate Spa Gift Set so your large dog can de-stress and let his canine woes float away. This gift set contains day spa shampoo, a lavender scented soy candle, between bath spritz, soap on a rope, bathing sponge, and a rubber duck. Everything comes nicely shrink wrapped in a wire basket. Now that is the lap of luxury! The Cain & Able Ultimate Spa Gift Set retails for $55.99 and can be found online and in some major pet and animal stores. If you have a hard time find it try copying the name and pasting it into a search engine.

This holiday season would not be complete without a gift for your pets, and now it should be easier than ever to get your large dog something he will truly enjoy. Granted, some items may be out of stock, but in that case take the recommendations as a sounding board for great ideas and when in doubt, ask for help from a qualified sales associate.