The Best Holiday Gifts for Dog Dads

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's time to start searching for the "ultimutt" gift for the dog dad in your life! After all, there's no better gift for a dog dad than something that reminds him of his barking best buddy. We've compiled a list of the best holiday gifts for dog dads to make picking the "pawfect" present a little easier.

Getting a dog dad a custom Pokémon card of his canine compadre is fun, nerdy gift that's sure to be a home run. Just upload a pic of his pup, customize everything from the card's color to the attack description, and you'll get a hand-drawn, custom metal PokéPet Card to give as the "pawfect" nerdy gift for the holidays.

Related: Pokémon Dog Names

For the practical pet parent in your life, consider "pawchasing" a stylish yet durable leash as a present. A durable leash is a great present for any dog dad whose pup is a budding escape artist with a habit of getting loose from their leash. It can also be a fitting present for anyone with a dog walking side hustle.

Maxbone produces some of the most stylish and practical leashes on the market. One of Maxbone's top products is its GO! With Ease Hands-Free Leash, which is hands-free for stress-free dog walking and made from durable nylon webbing. It's available in 10 color combos, from coral peach to dusk blue. 

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An annual state park pass is an excellent gift for the dog dad who loves nothing more than to go on adventures with his fur-baby. While most state parks are free to enter, you'll need to pay for parking. State park passes cover all expenses so dog dads and their woofers can take every opportunity to explore their stunning state.

Ever wondered whether your dog is part Chihuahua? Or maybe you want to learn more about your pedigree lineage? With a doggy DNA test, you can find out everything about Fido's ancestry. Depending on the kit, you can even determine if a dog is prone to hereditary health conditions, like hip dysplasia. Many people consider Embark DNA kits to be among the best kits on the market.

Related: Dog DNA Tests: Do They Really Work?

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Please pup and parent with a Chewy Goody Box! Chewy sells a range of gift boxes filled with plushies, toys, and treats any pup will love to play with. The ideal Christmas gift, these boxes are perfect if the dog dad in your life loves nothing more than spoiling his fur-baby rotten. 

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Premium quality and super personal, Pupsentials is our go-to for unique pet apparel. Just send them a picture of your four-legged friend, and they'll make a one-of-a-kind embroidered sweatshirt any doting pet parent will adore. Pupsentials also make t-shirts, trucker hats, and even denim jackets, in case your dog dad isn't a sweatshirt type of guy.  

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Check out a Frisco Personalized Dog Dad Coffee Mug if your dog dad loves his canine as much as he loves his morning coffee. Upload your favorite photo of your dog dad and his fur-baby, and customize the mug's text with personal info like his dog's name. It's a unique, inexpensive gift pet parents can admire whenever they enjoy a cup of joe. 

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A gift for a dog dad whose pup thinks they're in The Great Escape is a smart collar. Smart collars come fitted with GPS trackers that'll alert your phone if your dog strays too far from home. The Halo GPS Collar is one of our faves, using AI-driven GPS to to create a wireless fence around your property to prevent escapes. 

Related: 5 Affordable GPS Collars to Keep Your Pets Safe

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Get the GoPro Dog Harness if the dog dad in your life loves to post his hiking adventures on social media. The GoPro dog harness is a great companion gift to the state park pass. Now, everyone can experience trekking along trails from the perspective of their pup. It's a fun piece of tech that's sure to please any dog dad who loves photographing his fur-baby. 

Related: Tips and Tricks for Taking Dog Pics Like a Pro

An Instachew Smart Feeder is a thoughtful gift if the dog dad in your life works long hours and frequently has to leave their fur-baby home alone. Smart feeders can top up your pup's food bowl if you're running late or working unsociable hours. The Instachew Smart Feeder even has an app that lets you control your feeder remotely, and includes a camera and microphone with two-way audio. 

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A Chuckit! Ball Launcher is a gift to please dog dads and their canine companions. Launch your pupper's tennis ball further than ever before without pulling a shoulder muscle. Tennis ball launchers can help you wear your woofer out on walkies like never before — perfect for pups with endless energy like Collies. 

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If you're not much of a baker, Merry Makings Sandwich Cookies are the perfect present for pups with a sweet tooth. These holiday cookies resemble traditional sweet treats and are even vanilla-flavored.

Just ensure you speak to the pet parents first to ensure their pup doesn't have any allergies. These treats are high in fat and sugar, so make your pup doesn't eat them at once!

Related: The Only Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe You'll Ever Need

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A Paw Plunger paw cleaner is a practical gift for dog dads tired of cleaning their pups' muddy paws after outdoor adventures. Simply slip your pup's paw into the cleaner, and its soft silicon bristles will effortlessly remove stuck-on mud and dirt. Any pet parent whose canine companion often traipses mud throughout their house after walkies will love this straightforward solution. 

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Looking for a gift every pet parent will find helpful? Wag! gift cards are redeemable for walks, overnight care, drop-ins, training, Wag! Vet Chat, and more! A Wag! gift card helps keep the dog dad in your life prepared for whatever life throws at him and his pooch.

Just head to the gift card page, enter the dog dad's details, hit "submit", and the gift card will be sent to their email for a quick and easy present.

Still haven't found the perfect gift for the dog dad in your life? Check out some of our other gift round-ups for more ideas!

• Best Dog Dad Gifts for Father's Day
• Best Holiday Gifts for Dog Moms
• Best Holiday Gifts for Dogs

What gift are you giving your favorite dog dad this year? Share your ideas and stories with us in the comments, and tag #wagwalking or @wag on Instagram for a chance to be featured!