Gifts for the Dog

Gifts for the Dog

Greener Pup Dog Bed
Your puppy can't drive a Prius, but he can rock his eco-attitude in this cozy pet bed by Greener Pup. Created by interior-designer-to-the-stars and dog-rescuer Kari Whitman, the beds are stuffed with 100 percent recycled plastic made from discarded water and soda bottles. The eco-beds come with soft, washable covers made from recycled fabrics, in a choice of colors and styles. You don't have to sacrifice style to go green – so why should your dog? Starting at $39.99, GreenerPup.com.

Greener Pup

Pet Bowl
There's just something inspiring about smart design – like this Loll pet bowl, which gets all the details right. The durable, recycled plastic is easy to clean and comes in a rainbow of stylish colors. The stainless steel bowls lift in and out of the base for easy cleaning, and the entire unit can be popped into the dishwasher. Still not convinced? Loll donates $5 of each sale to Animal Allies Humane Society. $90, Lolldesigns.com

Loll Designs

Pamper Your Pup Gift Set
Would you rather snack on warm, fresh-baked cookies, or hard, dry packaged cookies loaded with preservatives? Now ask your dog the same question, then go out and get this gift set from King Arthur Flour. The set includes a pound of dog biscuit mix made with whole grains, and a dog-bone-shaped cutter for fashioning fancy looking treats. Because homemade is always best. $14.95, King Arthur Flour.

King Arthur Flour

Snuggie for Dogs
Once rock royalty Weezer started selling their new CD bundled with a (human-sized) Snuggie blanket, it was clear that the infomercial staples had gone from tragically lame to tragically hip. Now your pup can share the fun by rocking out in a Snuggie for dogs. The fleece blanket-with-arms is soft, warm, and looks easy enough to put on a wriggling pooch. It's the perfect accessory for those cool nights when all Fido wants to do is curl up on the couch and watch infomercials. $14.95, Snuggiefordogs.com.

Snuggie

Chow Hound Book
Nothing against kibble and cans, but doesn't your four-legged friend deserve a home-cooked meal every now and then? Chow Hound: Wholesome Home Cooking for Your Doggie offers an array of healthy, tasty recipes to make for your dog. With chapters on muffins, pies, quiche, and even birthday cakes, your dog will be licking her lips whenever she sees you head for the kitchen. Now where did you put that apron? $12.95, Spoonsisters.com.

The Spoon Sisters

Pez for Pets Dog Treat Dispenser
File this one under "Stocking Stuffers." Candy-loving kids have been collecting PEZ dispensers for more than 50 years. Now your dog gets his turn at the treat-dispensing fun with a jumbo-sized PEZ dispenser that spits out bone-shaped dog treats. But you'd better stock up on refills. With just six treats to a pack, these pup-PEZ won't last long. $20, Pezcollectors.com.

Pez Collectors Store

Orbee-Tuff Snowball
Playing fetch goes seasonal with Orbee-Tuff toys shaped like peppermints and snowballs. The toys are tough, bouncy, and minty tasting, ensuring lots of happy fetching and chewing on Christmas morning. $10.95, Planetdog.com.

Orbee-Tuff

The Mansion Dog House
Okay, so it doesn't have 12 bathrooms and an infinity pool. But The Mansion doghouse is still pretty impressive, with a raised floor, removable roof, and even a fenced-in front porch. (Yes, we know it doesn't quite compare to Paris Hilton's doggie mansion, but really, why do dogs need chandeliers?) $349.98, DogHouses.com.

DogHouses.com

Rear Gear
What can we say about Rear Gear's No More Mr. Brown Eye? As cute as dogs' faces are, their opposite ends aren't exactly scenic. Rear Gear solves the problem with colorful tags that dangle from your dog's tail to obscure their...exhaust ports. So if you're looking for a stocking stuffer? Let's just say Rear Gear has your dog covered. $6, Reargearstore.com.

Rear Gear

Dog Brick Interactive Game Dog Toy
Kids love getting games for the holidays, and four-legged kids are no exception. With the Nina Ottosson puzzle toy, a dog searches for hidden treats by sliding wooden bricks with his paw or nose. Once he learns how to ace the puzzle, you can make it harder by locking some of the bricks. It's a great way to keep your dog guessing – and keep his mind sharp. $51.40, Amazon.com.

Nina Ottosson Games