Breed Specific Dog Lover Gift Ideas
Perfect Poodle (or other high maintenance) Dog Lover Gift
For your pamper loving dog owner, a fun but also practical gift could include two gift certificates for a "grooming" session, both for the dog and the dog's master. If you can find out where your friend brings his or her poodle to be groomed, you might consider purchasing the gift certificate there, or maybe you could splurge on a fancier, well-known groomer in the area. (Just be sure to check references – not all groomers are good with poodles.)
In addition to the grooming certificate for the poodle, get your friend a certificate at either a local spa, beauty shop, or upscale hair salon. Place both certificates in a card (choose one made from thick card stock, perhaps with a glossy photo of a dog in front), for a nice presentation.
Dog Breed Stationary
Another breed specific gift for a dog lover might include dog breed stationary. Artlist International U.S.A. is known for their cards, books, and posters, which feature a wide range of breeds.
Take Me to The Movies
Consider giving a DVD, featuring a dog as the star. If your dog lover has a Dalmatian, how about101 Dalmatians? The Adventures of Milo and Otis features a Pug dog. The movies Air Bud and Air Bud II feature a Golden Retriever. Babe might make a good movie gift for a Border Collie owner. A Saint Bernard owner might enjoy Beethoven.
A collie owner might enjoy old episodes of Lassie. Homeward Bound might make a great gift for a Golden Retriever or American Bulldog owner. If you're looking to give a child dog lover a gift, and they have a Jack Russell Terrie, the Wishbone series from PBS kids might make a great gift.
If you're trying to find a movie for a German Sheppard owner, you're in luck – All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, The Call of the Wild, Chips the War Dog, The Adventures of Rex and Rinty, The Great Adventure, Radio Flyer, and many more star German Sheppards.
Breed Specific Clothes, Hats, and Other Accessories
Another breed specific gift might include a hat, sweatshirt, or jacket that sports an embroidered or printed picture of your friend's favored breed.
Breed Specific Books
A trip to your local bookstore or online book retailer will lead you to a wealth of breed specific care and history books. If your dog loving friend is the kind of owner who takes pride in her dog's breed, look for a book that goes beyond very basic dog care. Glossy photos, history, training, and special care tips are things to look for when picking out a book for your dog loving friend.