Gifts For Small Dog Owners

The latest accessory for Hollywood celebrities is undoubtedly the small dog. And because Hollywood sets most fashion trends, the rest of the world has not been far behind in adding “purse pooch” to their accessories collection. Small dog owners have different needs than people who own, say a German shepherd or a Pit Bull. The following websites have great gift ideas for those whose pets are always riding along, whether it is in a purse or on a lap.

Small dogs need clothes, and not just for setting trends; their little bodies get cold! Pampermepuppy.com has a few fashionable clothing options in every price range for your tiny pup. The Camo Sleeveless Monster Dog Hoodie is a sporty choice and comes in pink or in traditional camouflage for $41.95. The Moire Dog Coat is a little classier and a little pricier at $119.95. For the coolest of small dogs, they offer the Crash Bomber Dog Jacket for $127.95.

Small dog owners love that their pups can ride around in an over the shoulder puppy holder. Tailsinthecity.com has a huge selection of Designer Dog Carriers for just this purpose. There are literally pages and pages of stylish dog carriers to choose from on this website.  Prices range from $99 (for the Roxy II carrier in Pink and Black, Red and Black, Tan and Black, or Turquoise and Black) to the moderately priced Petote Kelle Bag in Chocolate, Olive, or Tan and Black ($150) all the way up to $1200 for the very chic Hedy Manon Black Madison Bag.

Many small dog owners consider their tiny sidekicks their little babies. For these folk, there is the option to push the pup in a stroller. Drsfostersmith.com sells a Dura-Ruff Ultralite Dog Stroller for $99.99. Although it may not be as elegant as some other dog carrier options, it is available in two colors (Sage and Bittersweet) and it conveniently folds flat to the height of 8″. If the dog is less than 20 pounds than this carrier is the perfect option. It even has a pad that can be removed and washed in case the itty bitty pup has an itty bitty accident.

Small dogs don’t like to leave their house without their bling. At trendpuppy.com you can find a personalized dog collar with bling to present to the small dog owner. Have the dog’s name written in bling for $16.99 or choose the Big Bling Dog Collar for $26.99 for an even larger name with even larger bling. For those of you who aren’t looking to spend too much money, there’s the Budget Bling collar for $9.99 with includes a silver crystal bling buckle.

Doglovergiftbaskets.com has some very cute and creative gift basket items for small dogs and their owners. The Small Dog Toys and Treats Gift Basket is $46.95 and is packed full of goodies. It includes 5 small bags of gourmet treats from Barking Baby (made with pure all natural human grade ingredients) as well as a tiny squeaky toy and 3 small rawhide bones. Also, the Wee Paws Bark-a-Rita Dog Bowl Gift Set is available for $18.50. This gift set includes a 10 oz. hand painted ceramic bowl that resembles a margarita glass and can be used for the dog’s beverage. It also comes with a plush squeaker toy shaped like a lime and a matching cocktail napkin that doubles as the placemat for the bowl. With this clever gift basket you also have the option of adding a plush toy that resembles the margarita glass for just $8.99.

And finally, the website that small dog owners don’t like to admit they need:

Smalldogbarkcollar.com. Small dogs are notorious for their barking, and when left home alone usually create so much noise that the neighbors contemplate putting a For Sale sign in the yard. This site has done all the work for you; it compares prices, stores, features, etc. of all the best barking collars. It’s time to get online and get shopping for a bark collar for the special small dog (owner) in your life!