Considering that Christmas is all about spending time with family, it makes sense that the best dog advent calendars are some of the most sought-after. Many of us consider our four-legged friends to be members of the family, and for good reason.
Always by our side, our ever-faithful companions deserve to be part of the festive fun. And, although Christmas is about treating yourself to a beauty advent calendar (or even a gin advent calendar if you're partial to a tipple), our hounds are waiting patiently for their treat as well.
From biscuits to bones, dog advent calendars tend to be full of dog-approved treats. However, some calendars might even include toys for them to play with. Or, grooming products so that you can really pamper your pooch. When it comes to selecting the best calendar, you'll really want to consider their breed and personality.
If there's one way to reward their unwavering loyalty and unconditional love, it's with a dog advent calendar. Knowing how important it is to include them as part of the family, this selection of dog advent calendars will provide you with heartwarming memories for years to come. Here are the best dog advent calendars to shop in our edit below.
SHOP: The Best Dog Advent Calendars 2023
www.selfridges.com
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Packed full of treats that will have their mouths watering, the Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar for dogs includes a selection of offerings perfect for your canine companion. Including limited edition chicken quinoa bites, chicken and beef training treats and on-theme turkey and cranberry bites for festive flavour. Clearly, Lily's Kitchen is a favourite choice - for dog owners and dogs alike.
www.harrods.com
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If you're looking to splash out and treat them to a luxury advent calendar, this Bonne Et Filou Dog Treats Advent Calendar from Harrods is the one. Handmade with locally sourced ingredients, this calendar is filled with dog-friendly truffles, macarons and bones all housed in an endearing traditional design.
www.poochandmutt.co.uk
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As well as encouraging healthy digestion for your pooch with added probiotics and collagen to keep their skin and coat healthy, the Pooch & Mutt Cheese Fondue Dog Advent Calendar is packed full of irresistible flavour. This luxury countdown calendar contains melt-in-the-mouth cheese fondue meat treats, with turkey and pumpkin for added nutrition.
www.fortnumandmason.com
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Never one to disappoint, Fortnum and Mason have released their beautiful wooden Fortnum's Dog Advent Calendar with a painted design, featuring some of our favourite dog breeds. Ready to be filled with treats, your dog will have something to look forward to every day until Christmas along with the family. It can be reused each year, changing up the contents each time to keep it exciting.
www.johnlewis.com
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There's no doubt that the Woodmansterne Dog Treat Advent Calendar from John Lewis will set tails wagging. Waiting behind each door there's a tasty treat for them to indulge in every day until Christmas. A purse-friendly pick, the Caltime collection by Woodmansterne creates traditional designs based on hand-drawn sketches.
www.etsy.com
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Whether they're a Spaniel or not, this Spaniel Dog Advent Calendar from Etsy will certainly put a spring in their step. A personalised advent calendar made from oak board includes twine that can be adjusted to fit each treat. Ready to be filled, it's one that can be used year after year.
www.whsmith.co.uk
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Scrumbles deliver every Christmas, and this year's Dog Advent Calendar is no exception. It contains a range of all-natural, chicken-flavoured and turkey-flavoured treats, baked especially for them to enjoy. There are also dental dog bites to promote healthy teeth and gums, as well as calming treats to soothe anxious minds if their usual routine is being disrupted around the Christmas rush.
www.notonthehighstreet.com
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Delightfully festive, bring the Refillable Dog Biscuit Advent Calendar out every year to celebrate Christmas with your four-legged friend. Made from sturdy cardboard with an on-theme design, select their favourite treats and attach them to the calendar, so that they can enjoy their favourite biscuits each morning.
www.robertdyas.co.uk
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The Rosewood Luxury Deli Advent Calendar For Dogs includes Cupid & Comet's festive-themed dog treats inside, including flavours of duck and orange, turkey and stuffing and chicken and carrot. Low in fat and low in salt, you can give these to your pooch with total assurance that they're part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Available to preorder
www.poochandmutt.co.uk
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Coming soon, Pooch & Mutt's Dental Sticks Advent Calendar will mean your hound with have healthy teeth and gums all through the Christmas season. These vet approved treats come in luxurious festive flavours for your four-legged friend to try, encouraging clean teeth and ridding them of plaque build up every day in December.
www.notonthehighstreet.com
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In a wreath design, this Personalised Dog Advent Calendar from Not On The High Street comes with a choice of biscuits or dental sticks, depending on what they're in need of. Either way, they're sure to love it. It comes with a decorative ribbon and a personalised name tag for that special touch, making it a heartfelt gift for a family member, friend or neighbour who is a pet parent. And, of course, your own dog if you're looking to spoil them this Christmas.
www.jrpetproducts.com
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You can't get more luxury than the Pure Ostrich Advent Calendar, packed full of high-protein treats and sticks made from prime-cut ostrich meat. Containing no additives, preservatives or traces of gluten, you'll be giving your pooch the best of the best. If ostrich isn't one for your dog, then they might prefer the JR Premium Turkey And Venison Advent Calendar, instead.
How To Make Your Own Dog Advent Calendar?
If none of the dog advent calendars on the high street are doing it, there's always the option to make your own. Simply buy a do-it-yourself calendar like the ones included above, and fill it with your dog's favourite treats or toys. These types can be reused every year. Also, it gives you the opportunity to customise and personalise to your dog's tastes - especially if they're fussy.
Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at Grazia magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.