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A howliday destination for pups and pup lovers!

Us pups love the holidays! The food, the fun, the toys, the friends, the family - it just can't be a better time to be a dog than at Christmas.

Here we bring you all things Doggie Christmas - from fun videos, poems, crafts, and important information, to gifts for your dog or the dog lover in you!

So put your paws back, get a nice cup of hot, and enjoy A Doggie Christmas!

A dog's letter to Santa.

My wish for Christmas...

In 2005, I was rescued by the Southside Animal Shelter from a life on the streets. Just a few weeks later my Mum found me and took me home. I am one of the lucky ones, because now I have a wonderful family and a wonderful life.

But not all pups are as lucky as I. Some are still waiting for their forever home, some live their lives in horrific conditions with little to no chance of being saved, some are even made to fight for the entertainment of cruel individuals, some are neglected, scared and lonely.

This Holiday season, think about the pups that need your help and do what you can do to help them. They will be forever grateful!

Visit my Dog's Letter to Santa lens and read the poem that Mum and I wrote. It's my wish for Christmas.

Countdown to Christmas Day

Christmas Day: December 25, 2012

Santa's Little Helper!

She squawks, she squeaks, she's your pups best holiday buddy!

Your dog won't be able to resist this show-stopping chick called Christmas Henrietta. She comes in a colorful and detailed Mrs. Claus outfit, and makes an unusual squawking sound and musical chirp. She is made of safe, non-toxic poly filled latex. Christmas Henrietta is available in two sizes, 9.25" and 17"

Santa's Little Helper Henrietta is my sis, Gracie's, favorite holiday toy! She's hand-painted and poly-filled, she loves egg nog and is the life of the party! But she's not indestructible and should be supervised when playing with your pup.

Two years ago, Gracie got this really cool Henrietta for Christmas. Being the goofy girl she is, Mum couldn't help but capture her playing with it on video. Gracie still plays with it, it's one of her favorite toys. Check out the video below of Gracie getting her groove on with Henrietta!

Dog's love toys.

Try these eco-friendly howliday dog toys for a healthier, happier pup.

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Holiday Bulbs
Deck the Halls with Bulbs of Orbee! Don't miss out on this whimsical light bulb chew toys for your favorite friend. Great for easy to normal chewers and made of non-toxic, easy to clean and recyclable Orbee-Tuff.

Holiday Bulbs have a fresh minty scent and a treat spot perfect for stuffing full of your pup's favorite food or treats! For small breed dogs, try the new Lil' Bulbs!
West Paw Design Holiday Dog Toys
Tis' the season to give...and don't forget about that cheery, happy, slobbery family member that just loves playtime! Puppies like gifts too! With so many great Holiday Toys your pooch won't be dreaming of sugar plums, but West Paw Toys! Fill that doggy stocking to the rim and show your best friend just how much they mean to the family!
Orbee Tuff Holiday Mint Toy
Dogs will drool at the thought of this fun and durable Orbee Tuff Mint Toy!

Delight your dog this holiday season with a doogie-durable, buoyant, bouncy and minty canine confection.
A Cheerful Pet Holiday Dog Toys
Tis' the season to give...and don't forget about your cheery, happy, slobbery family member that just loves playtime! Fill that doggy stocking to the rim and show your best friend just how much they mean to the family! By purchasing A Cheerful Pet toys you are helping Nepali women provide for their families in need. These toys are made of 100% New Zealand boiled wool and every product is hand crafted by artisans of Nepal.
Planet Dog Holiday Ginger Man Dog Toy
These adorable Ginger Man holiday toys are filled with 100% poly-fleece and have a squeaker. Machine washable.
Simply Fido Organic Holiday Toys
Simply Fido Organic Pet Toys are made of organic fabrics and all-natural dyes. Organically grown, the fibers in each toy are unbleached, untreated, and unprocessed. Natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, are used to dye the fibers. Simply Fido Toys are 100% environmentally friendly!

Dogs enjoying the howlidays!

Wee Westie Christmas 2007 by Randy Son Of Robert

We're getting up to do what? What's Christmas? by grilled cheese

Merry Christmas From Gus by Dustin and Jenae

Humiliated Dogs by Rochelle, just rochelle

curated content from Flickr

A Forgotten Dog's Christmas

by author unknown

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
With no thought of the dog filling their head

And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap
Knew he was cold, but didn't care about that

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter

Away to the window I flew like a flash
Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
But Santa Claus - with eyes full of tears

He un-chained the dog, once so lively and quick
Last year's Christmas present, now painfully thin and sick

More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain

"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all."

I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year
For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear

The gift of a dog is not just for the season
We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons

In our haste to think of the kids a gift
There was one important thing that we missed

A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain

And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight
"You weren't given a gift! You were given a life!"

Do They Know It's Christmas?

by Dogs with Blogs

Christmas music just for us dogs.

Christmas Dog

A poem by Shel Silverstein

Tonight's my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs,
While I'm guardin' the stockin's and tree.

What's that now---footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a cat or a mouse?
Who's this down the chimney?
A thief with a beard--- And a big sack for robbin' the house?

I'm barkin', I'm growlin', I'm bitin' his butt.
He howls and jumps back in his sleigh.
I scare his strange horses, they leap in the air.
I've frightened the whole bunch away.

Now the house is all peaceful and quiet again.
The stockin's are safe as can be.
Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow
And see how I've guarded the tree.

A Wheaton Terrier fun and snowy Winter Christmas!

Fun Christmas stuff for dogs lovers!

Make your pup a holiday stocking
Sew up a jingle collar for a festive pooch
Make a dog bone wreath
Send your friends a nice canine ecard with a game
Make your pup some Holiday Peanut Butter Bites
Make sure your pup is up to sniff, err snuff. Read holiday etiquette for dogs
Download this Christmas Dog coloring page
A Puppy's Twelve Days of Christmas
Dog Christmas Tips by Betty White, Little Black Dog
Make some puppy dog egg nog
Andy the dog entertains with a Christmas Favorite
Make a Dog Christmas Card
Make a great dog tug toy from recycled jeans.
Make a wonderful dog bed for your pup.

How to wrap presents with dogs!

by Christi Green

1. Gather presents, boxes, paper, etc. in middle of living room floor.
2. Get tape back from puppy.
3. Remove scissors from older dog's mouth.
4. Open box.
5. Take puppy out of box.
6. Remove tape from older dog's mouth.
7. Take scissors away from puppy.
8. Put present in box.
9. Remove present from puppy's mouth.
10. Put back in box after removing puppy from box.
11. Take scissors from older dog and sit on them.
12. Remove puppy from box and put on lid.
13. Take tape away from older dog.
14. Unroll paper.
15. Take puppy OFF box.
16. Cut paper being careful not to cut puppy's foot or nose that is getting in the way as he "helps."
17. Let puppy tear remaining paper.
18. Take puppy off box.
19. Wrap paper around box.
20. Remove puppy from box & take wrapping paper from its mouth.
21. Tell older dog to fetch the tape so he will stop stealing it.
22. Take scissors away from puppy.
23. Take tape older dog is holding.
24. Quickly tape one spot before taking scissors from older dog & sitting on them again.
25. Fend off puppy trying to steal tape & tape another spot.
26. Take bow from older dog.
27. Go get roll of wrapping paper puppy ran off with.
28. Take scissors from older dog who took them when you got up.
29. Give pen to older dog to hold so he stops licking your face.
30. Remove puppy from present & hurriedly slap tape on to hold the paper on.
31. Take now soggy bow from puppy & tape on since the sticky stuff no longer sticks.
32. Take pen from older dog, address tag & affix while puppy tries to eat pen.
33. Grab present before puppy opens it & put it away.
34. Clean up mess puppy & older dog made playing tug-of-war with remnants of wrapping paper.
35. Put away rest of wrapping supplies & tell dogs what good helpers they are.

Copyrighted, 1997 by Christi Green, used with permission.

Animals of YouTube sing "Deck the Halls"

Make your pup something special, homemade style.

Treats for the dogs on the 'nice list'!

Complete Natural Nutrition Terrabone Chew Treat
Terrabone is the world's healthiest and safest edible dental chew bone. The #1 ingredient in a Terrabone is USDA-certified organic brown rice. Unlike other edible chew bones, Terrabone contains no animal by-products like gelatin or animal glycerin. 100% natural, low in fat, with no artificial ingredients, Terrabone is the premier edible chew treat for dogs.
Doggie Treat Christmas Advent Calendar
Christmas time is a a time of sharing with those we love... including our pets! Open Door Products has created an innovative new way for people to personally share the holiday spirit with that special dog each day before Christmas.

The Denning's Treat Calendar has 24 doors that open to reveal a selection of delicious, all-natural, European-style cookies, specially designed and formulated for dogs.
Justin's Organic Nut Butter
The perfect stocking stuffer for pets and humans! This delicious peanut butter is made from the highest quality natural and organic ingredients.
Dr. Harvey's Barkotti Treats For Dogs
Homemade, vegetarian biscotti treats for dogs, made with organic ingredients. Great canine gift idea!
Wet Noses Organic Holiday Dog Treats
Wholesome, natural ingredients and organic produce make up these delicious dog treats. Each one pound bag includes approximately 65 1.5" treats. Now 100% USDA Certified Organic! For a limited time, available in two great holiday flavors: Apple Pie and Sweet Potato Pie.

A doggie Christmas carol!

Author unknown.

Walkin' in A Doggie Wonderland
(sung to the tune of Winter Wonderland)

Dog tags ring, are you listenin'?
In the lane, snow is glistenin'.
It's yellow, NOT white - I've been there tonight,
Marking up my winter wonderland.

Smell that tree? That's my fragrance.
It's a sign for wand'ring vagrants;
"Avoid where I pee, it's MY pro-per-ty!
Marked up as my winter wonderland."

In the meadow dad will build a snowman,
following the classical design.
Then I'll lift my leg and let it go Man,
So all the world will know it's
mine-mine-mine!

Straight from me to the fencepost,
flows my natural incense boast;
"Stay off of my TURF, this small piece of earth,
I mark it as my winter wonderland.

Happy Holidays...

...from Johann and Gracie

Find all kinds of holiday gifts for your special pup...

...at JohannTheDog.com!

Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for all kinds of cool stuff for cool dogs this holiday season!

We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!

Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!

And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!

Great dog holiday stories.

Don't forget the stockings!

West Paw Design Big Sky Holiday Stockings
And the Stockings were hung by the chimney with care.... Make this timeless story a reality for your furry friend with a Big Sky Stocking. Made with a rugged yet smooth faux suede on the outside and a silky soft fabric on the inside, this classic Christmas keeper will hold enough goodies to keep your spoiled, four-legged kid happy! Even Old Saint Nick will be impressed with the quaint, nostalgic style: unfinished edges, a leather loop and a leather patch complete the old-fashioned look.
Harry Barker Organic Holiday Silhouette Pet Stockings
Cheer your way to a merry holiday season with these vintage inspired stockings in two styles! Embroidered with "Happy Holidays" across the top of the stocking. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas. Silhouette Pet Stockings available in red or green. Retro Pet Stockings available in red only.
Harry Barker Organic Retro Holiday Pet Stockings
These festive retro-style holiday stockings from are made from 100% organic cotton. Each stocking is decorated with red snowflakes and little puppies and kitties playing! A "Happy Holidays" message is embroidered across the top and each stocking comes with a sewn-in loop for hanging by the fireplace.
Pet Embroidered Holiday Stocking
Don't forget holiday stockings for your pets! Our embroidered holiday dog and cat stockings will look great on your mantle. Made of 100% cotton with trimmed cuffs and multi-colored pom-poms.

Meet Bailey, the unknown reindeer.

These dogs know how to get ready for Christmas!

A rescue pet's Christmas poem...

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways.
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew,
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.

So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew,
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse - left to roam,
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye,
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."

So now here we are, all confused and alone,
in a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer,
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads,
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears,
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn,
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year,
can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.

Written by David, the Dogman
Permission given to crosspost poem with author's credit.

Give pups the gift of life.

Donate this holiday season!

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Waiting for Santa!

Other pawsitively great doggie gifts!

Don't know what to get your favorite pooch?

Get them a Gift Certificate from OnlyNaturalPet.com, one of my favorite online dog shops!

West Paw Design Holiday Eco Nap Beds
Dogs can rest easy on these stylish, ultra durable, machine washable and earth friendly Eco Naps. Almost exactly like its sister mat, the Nature Nap, West Paw's Eco Nap has inner stuffing for added comfort and top stitching for added support. Unlike the Nature Nap, West Paw Design's Eco Naps are made from 100% Post Consumer recycled plastic, better known as the pop bottle.
Big Shrimpy Planet-Friendly Catalina Beds
Looking for beautifully designed, easy to clean and safe dog bed for your pet? The Catalina Bed is a soft bed made of fleece and stuffed with SmartFill (100% recycled fiber). This bed is designed with supporting walls and a removable center cushion. Your pet won't have any problems curling up into a ball for a good night's rest. You can also reverse the cover to make it last longer. Perfect for Toy sized dogs and cats.
Planet Dog Cozy Hemp Adjustable Collar
This ultimate, eco-friendly dog collar is naturally dyed pure hemp - one of nature's strongest fabrics. It's made with a nylon-reinforced plastic quick-release buckle for extra durability. You'll find that this collar will stand up to rigorous salt-water swims, mud puddle baths, snowy romps and the occasional roll in the sand. The fleece lining ensures optimal comfort for your best friend. It's what you would wear if you were a dog!
Doggy Gift Boxes Galore
Honda, the 8-year-old Golden around the office is proud to be an all-natural dog. This gift box is stuffed with his favorite toys and treats that he just couldn't live without. Check out all the cool doggy gift boxes!
Chilly Dog Fair Trade Sweaters
Don't let your dog be left out in the cold this winter! Chilly Dog has been making dog sweaters for the past 11 years. Each sweaters is made from 100% wool and was crafted in the Northern Highlands of South America by descendants of the Inca Indians. The Incas have handed down the craft of knitting through many generations. Chilly Dog directly employs two families to knit their sweaters and practices within the guidelines of Fair Trade.
Ruff Wear Cloud Chaser Soft Shell Jacket
Waterproof, windproof, insulating, and breathable - this canine all-weather jacket will keep your dog dry and comfortable no matter what the elements are delivering.

It's raining cats and dogs outside, and you and your canine pal are out in it having fun. Rain, snow, and cold change the scenery, but they don't change your best friend's overwhelming need to get outside and go. Pull on the Cloud Chaser and watch your canine buddy turn into an all-weather adventurer, ready to take on Mother Nature's toughest. After all it's not just the gear you wear, it's what you do in it.