11 Holiday-Themed Toys Your Dog Will Sniff Out as Soon as You Wrap Them

Looking for the perfect present in a snap? This whimsical gingerbread cookie toy is such a good choice you should forgive that pun. Reinforced with an extra layer of durable mesh, these high-quality plush toys are ideal for pups with strong jaws. Plus, they’re safe for the washing machine and dryer, so you won’t have to worry after your pup drags their new toy through some yellow snow.

If peace on earth is the theme of the season, nothing will provide your holiday gathering more serenity than knowing your dog is hard at work at something other than accessing the gingerbread cookies on the counter. Not only is it a great stress reliever for your dog during the busy holiday season, this lick mat helps clean plaque off their teeth and aids digestive health, so it’s a major win-win.

This cable-knit stocking full of holiday-themed plush toys is the ideal gift for the pup who needs help keeping themselves entertained. Inside, you’ll find a carrot-shaped squeaker toy for dogs who love to munch on a veggie as much as a reindeer, a pouch of coal that you can use as a bargaining chip when they’re misbehaving, an organic, lavender-filled bone that will take your pup to Relaxation City, and a snowman ball that’s perfect for playing catch in the winter chill. What can we say? We love a theme.

Sick of buying supposedly durable toys only to find them ripped to shreds less than 24 hours after purchase? This crocheted reindeer toy is the gift that keeps on giving (without giving out under the strength of your pup’s jaw).

Even the biggest humbug will appreciate this thoughtful array of toys. These five delicious holiday treats will help your pup enter the new year in style — and sustainably. The handcrafted toys have a double-layered exterior for extra durability (you’ll save money and the environment when you don’t have to frequently replace toys). Plus, their eco-friendly PlanetFill® filler is made from 100 percent post-consumer certified-safe recycled plastic bottles

Look, eggnog is arguably the worst holiday treat, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still make for an adorable gift for your dog. Honestly, it’s probably better served as a dog toy. They’ll get way more enjoyment chewing up their ’nog in front of the fireplace than we do pouring enough bourbon in the stuff to make it drinkable.

These hand-woven and vegetable-dyed rope toys are a subtle addition to your pup’s stocking that, although holiday-specific, don’t have to be a seasonal purchase. 10 percent of the proceeds from the purchase go to rescues and animal welfare groups. Not only is it an aesthetically pleasing, feel-good buy, but it also acts as doggie dental floss as your dog gnaws away.

Made with the same durable upholstery as The Foggy Dog’s beds, as well as eco-friendly Sustainafill™ fiber filling made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles, this Nutcracker- themed bone is a chew-proof gift that’ll satisfy pups big and small.

There’s still a way to incorporate plaid into your dog’s life without it taking over their entire wardrobe (really, who needs six plaid dog sweaters, Mom?). This low-stakes foray into the popular holiday pattern won’t break the bank and will help your dog get in on the December cheer without involving a single itchy sweater.

While this Christmas tree crinkle toy is a little more on the nose (and definitely makes itself known to the ear), it has the advantage of keeping your pup occupied with its multiple hide-and-seek compartments that fit the festive light-shaped toys that come in the set. It’s an ideal way to brighten up playtime.

Although Hanukkah-themed toys tend to be in shorter supply than Christmas-forward ones (sigh), your pup can certainly still celebrate with some of the most iconic Judaica, like this dreidel, star of David, and menorah set. Each plush toy comes with a squeaker; if you can sleep through all eight nights, that’ll be a Hanukkah miracle in itself.