Ten Great Gifts for Dogs and Their Dog Lover Owners

Whether your favorite dog lover owns a tiny Chihuahua that they dress in a tutu or a Great Dane who eats a quart of food three times a day, purchasing gifts for dog owners to share with their favorite furry children involves a lot of careful considerations. Pet people appreciate gifts they can enjoy with their canines, because they see their precious pets as close friends to be adored and pampered. Buying a gift for dog lovers requires knowledge of the latest trends, appreciation of doggie needs, and a little bit of puppy appreciation in the giver as well as the recipient.

When you want to buy a great gift for a dog lover and their dog, consider getting matched presents that offer a little something for both the dog and owner. Here is a list of presents for dog owners and the matching equivalent for the dog.

Massage - The SpaSak seven piece spa set is a wonderful item for any human. It includes a nail brush, a body loofah, a sponge, a pumice scrubber, two different wooden hairbrushes, and a natural wooden scrubber massager. This item is packaged in a pretty gift basket and costs only $17.99 from My Simple Store. For the dog in the family, the massage tool of choice is the Unigroom tool. The Unigroom massages your dog while it removes loose pet hair and conditions your dog's skin and coat. It comes in three varieties of firmness, which are three different colors. Unigroom is just $4.99 each at Entirely Pets.

Shower - The Conair ® twin head massaging shower head is a fabulous invention that allows double the massage, with a sensation similar to that of a tropical rainstorm. This item isn't made of plastic or stainless, the interior of it is solid brass and it's coated in chrome for a beautiful look. There are two shower nozzles on one gadget with three different spray settings with oscillating gets, combination, and full body capabilities. $47.95 from dualheadshower.com. For the pup, the Rinse Ace Pet Shower Deluxe for just $26.95 from dogsupplies.com is a great attachment for your shower. The Rinse Ace takes the place of the existing shower head and locks into place so you can hose down fido in the convenience of your bathroom. This pet shower attachment has an eight foot hose so it's versatile and easy to use. This item comes in chrome or white valve variations.

Ionic Brush - The Spornette Icera Ceramic Ionic Hair Brush is a ceramic barrel brush with both boar and ionic nylon bristles. Available through combandbrush.com this brush is a fabulous item that allows for deep penetration of the hair, leaving it fresh and clean through the use of negative ions. It is also available in paddle and smoothing styles $5.00 - 12.95. For the pet, the ergonomic Sila Waterless Bath Ionic Pet Brush from lilyshome.com is a wonder for untangling pet hair, reducing dander, and fighting shedding. $28.95.

Hair Care - The Treasured Locks Silky Salon Shampoo and Shea Butter Conditioner Set available from treasuredlocks.com is a wonderful combination item with gentle cleansers, repairing conditioning, and available in several scents. This product is especially formulated for permed or color treated hair or African hair, including relaxed do's. The John Paul Pet Jumbo Shampoo/Conditioner bucket with toys contains a soothing oatmeal shampoo and conditioner, a grooming brush, floss horseshoe, a plush disk, and a galvanized bucket.

With the Avon Instant Manicure set, there is absolutely no drips, smudges, or waiting, which is great for doggy mommies. The Mini-Mani™ from dr-instruments, a Yahoo store, contains four implements in a small zippered kit including a cuticle nipper, nail scissors, a nail file, and eyebrow tweezers. A gift for the dogs is the present of Soft Paws nail covers. Soft Paws help dogs keep nails safe and comfortable. These vinyl wonders are great because they cover the claws effectively so the animal can't damage your home or your clothes.

Clothes - Ruffruffandmeow.com carries a full line of dog and human matching tanks. With cute logos and humorous phrases, these matching shirts are a lot of fun. Choose from diva designs to mutt masterpieces in a variety of colors.

Jewelry - A stunning dog collar from Doggie Collar Couture is the ultimate in dog jewelry. Items are well made and come in a variety of sizes. They can be specially ordered on request to match particular styles, sizes, and concepts. Global Girlfriend is the place to find fabulous beaded necklaces in a variety of styles. For those guys who just want to chill, consider shell bead jewelry from oceanicsplendors.com.

A delicious gift of cookies from MsCookie is a wonderful gift that comes in a variety of flavors and styles. Ms. Cookie, otherwise known as Cathy's Cookie, offers Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Pecan with white and dark chocolate morsels, double chocolate chip, White chocolate chip macadamia, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and butter sugar. Annabelle's Doggie treats are perfect treats for that dog with tummy trouble. Her flavors are crazy carob, apple banana blueberry, liver, cheese biscotti, chicken, piggy bacon, and peanut butter. You can buy them online at kagi.com.

Photo session - A photo session featuring dog and owner is a lovely holiday gift for any doggy parent and their pooch. Contact local photography studios for information on whether or not they offer pet and owner sessions.

Stationary - Personalized stationary made through café press is a thoughtful way to recognize a friend's affection for their dog. Just get a good snapshot of the pet or pets, head to café press, and following the careful instructions on the website, create fun and fabulous gifts.

Regardless of what gift you choose for pet and owner, chances are you will be rewarded in honest gratitude and plenty of tail wags, and the dog will likely be thrilled as well. Happy Holidays!