Ten Great Gifts for Dog Breeders

The best professional dog breeders strive to raise exceptional even tempered, high-quality pet and show quality dogs as an example of their dedication and love of the breed. As a result, the dedicated breeder is often one immersed in the infatuated world of their breed-specific dogs, proving this affection through producing healthy, well structured puppies and exhibiting an outward obsession with promotion of the breed. At holiday time, it is often thoughtful to choose gifts with their passion in mind; as nearly every committed breeder I have ever known is literally consumed with their specific beloved show breed, a quality that those who are seeking an ideal full-bred dog should admire in a breeder. But what are good gift ideas for a professional dog breeder?

The key to gift buying for a professional dog breeder is to know what they already have, what they need, what they love, and where to get it. Be sure that gifts chosen are personal in nature, and your gift will be a memorable one.

1. Breed Specific Dog Themed Décor - Finding prints, collectibles, and humorous breed specific gifts is quite easy. Knowing the difference between quirky, classy, and cheap is important. Choose professionally-framed prints, high quality bone china, stone, or porcelain (never resin) figurines, and try to choose something that you would admire if it were given to you. Breed-specific items should be good examples of the animal or very abstract. Selecting a cruddy-looking German Shepherd plate might make the dog breeder think that you consider her animals to be of lower quality, but a handsome example of the breed is well-regarded.

2. Pillow Style Doggie Beds - These items resemble very large throw pillows and come in a variety of fabrics and colors. Choose one that goes well with the breeder, and try not to select styles with silly names or phrases. This type of dog bed is great because dogs honestly go through them quickly. Be sure to select a variety made with natural materials and for an added gift, look for a variety with a zip-able cover.

3. A Doggie Breeder Gift Basket - Containing all the Essential items used frequently by breeders, this gift shows that you truly care. From a breed-specific notebook to use as a journal to record breeding patterns to a thermometer to log temperatures during heat cycles, this is a great gift because dog breeding is an expensive hobby! It is estimated that the best breeders spend twice as much or more than they ever get out of the puppies. Add dog vitamins, some white wash cloths, and a pack of puppy pads as well as special treats for good doggies.

4. Dog Wear - Giving your dog breeder a T-shirt promoting the breed of dog, gloves, a hat, or even a nice pin is an excellent way to show how much you appreciate them. One of the most thoughtful gifts, if the breeder is a female, is a sterling silver charm of the dog breed. Wearables are great because many breeders attend a lot of dog shows and love to show off their breed of choice.

5. Books - Children's books portraying the dog breeder's preferred breed are great, especially when they are antiques. The history of specific breeds is often a fascinating subject that is interesting for both breeders and enthusiasts, but breeders usually take it more personally.

6. Art Session - Though often a pricy venture, one stunning gesture for your favorite dog breeder is to arrange to have a portrait of their favorite dog painted by an artist. An elite artist can charge up to thousands to have this portrait made, though many quality artists can do it much more reasonably. Be sure to find out if the portrait artist needs a snapshot of the dog or must do the painting of the dog in person.

7. Website - If your favorite dog breeder doesn't have his or her own website yet, consider purchasing for them a domain name and getting one set up. Dog breeders love to show off, and it's a great way to get them started parading their dogs around the online community. Be sure to purchase an entire year's worth of hosting to make your gift one that won't end up costing the recipient in the long run.

8. Sponsorship - Showing dogs is expensive. Sponsoring a dog breeder's prize pooch is a great gift as entry fees, grooming costs, and transportation expenses tend to add up. It's also a great way of showing that you support the breeder's goal of promoting their favorite breed!

9. Posh Doggie Transportation - For tiny breeds, the puppy pack is a great way of hauling little canines. For bigger breeds, a personalized and glammed-up pet porter may be the way to go. One thing a friend of mine always needed was another good Kennel cab.

10. Photography Session - One of the very best gifts for a dog breeder is the gift of an 8mp digital camera or a professional photography session. Photography is a great way for dog breeders to communicate with other breed enthusiasts, show potential dog owners what traits their lines exhibit, and fill brag books and brag sites with pretty pictures of their doggies.

Whether you know a dog breeder or you've purchased a full-blooded dog from a wonderful breeder you'd love to send a thoughtful gift to, the right gift is a great way to show how much you care. Whether your budget is large or small, there are many well-appreciated gifts to choose from for the dog breeder on your list.