Here at Cosy Home, we know that pets are just as much members of the family as anyone else. Watching your cat or dog open their presents on Christmas morning is one of the most joyful parts of the day! We’ve put together a list of luxury gifts that even the most picky pooch or critical cat will be glad to receive – wrap them in several layers of paper for added fun. Here’s what we’ve found!
1. Luxury cashmere and wool cat sack, Ava Innes
This could be the most luxurious cat bed we’ve ever seen – in fact, we don’t have anything this nice in our own bedrooms! Handmade in the UK from natural materials, these beds are evenly layered and filled with a unique cashmere guard hair and wool duvets, the outer fabric is the finest wool, woven in Elgin. £95, available from Ava Innes.
2. Cracker for dogs, Annabel James
These 13″ luxury Christmas crackers (above and main image) are handmade. There is no snap to protect your dog’s sensitive ears and the cracker contains a pet toy and ‘bang’ motto card. They’re available in a cat version too, and cost £9.95 from Annabel James.
3. Dog bowl, Tangle Mission
Tangle Mission is the only pet brand which turns disused fishing nets into dog accessories.This bowl has a marble effect finish that brings to mind the ripples in the ocean and ties into the fishing nets used to make it. Due to the craft method of production the look of each product is unique. The bowl has a non-slip, weighted base which won’t budge at all so is perfect for the messiest of eaters! It’s also dishwasher safe. £29.99, available from Tangle Mission.
4. Day bed mattress, Charley Chau
Sprawlers will love this comfy winter dog bed, featuring a fully removable cover of Faroe – a fabric that has the look, feel and warmth of an upholstery quality wool without the downsides of wool. Performing with a Martindale Score of 100,000 and a stain-guard treatment, Faroe spot cleans brilliantly in between washes. 5 colours, 5 sizes. Prices start at £63.75, available from Charley Chau.
5. Koi carp large stoneware water bowl, Cheshire & Wain
Delight any cat with this beautiful water bowl, hand-decorated with swimming Koi Carp. The bowl is hand-decorated using a technique called Sgraffito where the design is applied in coloured slip and then
scraped away to create the fish forms. Created in collaboration with potter Kate Welton who creates exquisite pieces from her studio in Diss, Norfolk (England). Dishwasher safe. £75, available from Cheshire & Wain.
6. Leather dog collar, kintails
Timeless, stylish and functional – made from the finest vegetable tanned Italian bridle leather and designed to withstand the rough and tumble of everyday dog life. Available in 5 sizes and 5 colours it costs £40 from kintails.
7. Leopard print pet padded blanket, Rockett St George
Perfect for cats and dogs, this red fleece and fun fur blanket will find favourite with your furry friend. Handmade in the UK, it’s designed as a cross between a bed and a blanket to keep your pet cosy. Machine washable at 40 degrees, it costs £50 from Rockett St George.
8. Duck dog toy, Sophie Allport
Part of the Ducks Collection, this dog toy is perfect for keeping your four-legged friend entertained and makes an excellent treat. Made from rope and canvas, it features an internal squeaker and costs £13 from Sophie Allport.
9. Cat treats kit, Rex London
Spoil your kitty with homemade snacks with the help of this kit. Includes three treat cutters (a heart, a fish, and a cat’s face); a cotton bag for storing treats and a recipe booklet with instructions on how to make five treats (cheese treats, chewy treats, sweet potato and fish treats, catnip treats and salmon treats). £9.95, available from Rex London.
10. Asha dog bed, Bloomingville
Pamper your pooch with this unusual basket bed. It features a natural cane frame with a comfy, cotton and polyester cushion, providing your dog with a luxuriously comfortable place to rest. It measures 34cm by 53cm by 34cm, so suitable for smaller breeds. Was £234 now £167.30, available from Bloomingville.
Main image shows the Cracker for dogs from Annabel James.