12 Dog Advent Calendars That Guarantee Your Pup Will Have a Pawsitively Merry Christmas
Santa Paws is coming to town, and he's bringing treats and toys.
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I'd be lying if I said I looked forward to buying for everyone on my Christmas shopping list equally. My dog outranks almost everyone, and I have no shame in admitting it. From picking out festive sweaters to finding new toys and wrapping presents he'll sniff out long before December 25, I love making sure he gets to enjoy the holiday fun, too. And this year, I'm taking the spoiling a step further with a dog advent calendar.
Much like the beauty and foodie-approved countdowns we look forward to every December, there are plenty of calendars designed specifically for our pups. Some are filled with festive dog biscuits and crunchy chews, while others pack squeaky toys, plush characters, and other surprises to keep tails wagging all month long. There are even reusable calendars you can fill with your dog's favorite goodies year after year.
Whether your pup is a treat connoisseur or a toy-shredding, squeaker-removing machine, we've rounded up the best dog advent calendars to make the countdown to Christmas more exciting.
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If the sound of a treat bag opening is enough to send your dog running from the other side of the house, I have a feeling they'll love this one. Bocce's Bakery packs its 12-day advent calendar with three different goodies: Rudolph's roast biscuits, bac'n nutty treats, and brushy sticks. They make the treats with easy-to-read ingredients, and you won't find any wheat, corn, soy, or artificial preservatives in the mix, according to the brand.
As a Disney fanatic, I was already sold on the adorable, character-covered packaging—but the Christmas dinner-inspired treats make this advent calendar even better. Your pup gets 25 days of savory surprises, with recipes like herb-roasted chicken, roast beef, and stuffed turkey and carrots. Christmas Day even has its own turducken flavor!
My dog has a ridiculous number of toys already, but you'd never know it from how excited he gets whenever a new one comes home. That's why I love the idea of this countdown, which comes with 12 holiday-themed toys. Personally, I think the ropes would be the biggest hit in my household, with the food-themed plushes a close second.
Just look at those cookies! Behind the 24 doors are colorful, bakery-style treats shaped like Christmas trees, snowflakes, reindeer, and snowmen. According to the brand, they're made with human-grade ingredients and dog-safe icing, and the built-in music that plays “Jingle Bells” adds an interactive touch.
This Christmas countdown calendar doubles as an adorable holiday decoration. It features a wooden dowel, so you can hang it up high to prevent your dog from sneaking the treats while you're not looking. Just keep in mind that the treats aren’t included with this one.
Why not spoil Fido with 24 festive treats as they wait for Santa's arrival? Behind each door, they'll sniff out chicken-flavored mini bones, with some even shaped like candy canes.
Can someone please explain why dogs are so obsessed with Lamb Chop? Whatever the secret is, this advent calendar will make a lot of pups very happy. Behind its 12 doors are 12 miniature Lamb Chop toys, each dressed up with different holiday prints and winter accessories.
I'll be the first to admit that my dog is spoiled, but a Versailles-inspired advent calendar? That's a whole new level of pampering. Bonne et Filou has packed this elaborate château-shaped box with 24 handmade dog treats, including peanut butter macarons, decorated bones, and truffles. The recipes use human-grade ingredients, per the brand—and the presentation is absolutely exquisite.
Twelve days of new toys means 12 chances for your dog to discover a new favorite (and promptly abandon yesterday's). This Petco Advent calendar includes eight festive plush toys, two plush rope toys, a spiny ring, and a tennis ball toy. The little snowman, gingerbread bear, and penguin are just too cute!
On the first day of Woofmas, my true love gave to me...a Milk-Bone, of course! This 12-day Advent calendar gives your dog a daily treat, mixing colorful holiday biscuits with the brand's MaroSnacks, made with real bone marrow, according to the brand.
Little dogs deserve big Christmas surprises, too! Designed for smaller breeds, this 12-day advent calendar from Frisco is filled with toys that go well beyond the usual stuffed animals. There are five festive plushies, including a gingerbread dog and a candy cane, plus squeaky chew toys, tennis balls, and ropes for tugging.
Spoil your pup with treats every day leading up to Christmas with this reusable box. Since you can fill all 24 compartments with their favorite treats or toys, it’s perfect for picky pups who may not like prefilled calendars.
Abby Dupes is a New York City–based commerce writer and editor with more than five years of experience covering fashion, home, lifestyle, and beauty. Previously, she held editorial positions at Byrdie, Seventeen, and StyleCaster, where she reported on everything from viral launches and emerging trends to expert-backed product recommendations. Her work has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, Parade, and Bustle. When she's not testing products or falling down a social media rabbit hole in search of the next big thing, you can find her walking with her dog or working on her latest needlepoint project
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