Getting to decorate your tree however you want is half the fun of Christmas. So, if you're a dog lover, of course you want your pup to have an ornament — or several — on your tree.
Here's a list of the best Christmas ornaments to show how much you love your dog, whether you're looking for something cute and festive or something specially personalized.
1. Old World Christmas Ornaments: Glass Blown Ornaments
These glass-blown dog ornaments are so lovely that you might want to keep them on display all year. They're hand painted and even have glitter details for a festive touch. There are numerous breeds to choose from, including Labs, Chihuahuas, and beagles.
2. Sandicast Black Labrador Retriever with Holiday Lights Christmas Ornament
This adorable black Lab ornament has a string of Christmas lights in his mouth. It comes with a cord to hang it on your tree. The ornament is hand painted and hand cast.
3. Personalized Christmas Tree Ornament
A dog wearing a Santa hat hangs his head out of a wreath in this ornament. There are a variety of dog breeds to choose from, so you can find an ornament that matches your pup, and you can even have it personalized with your dog's name and the year. The hand-painted ornament comes with a ribbon for hanging on your tree.
4. Personalized Ornament Holly Dog Bone Christmas Tree Ornament
This personalized dog bone ornament is available in a variety of styles. There's a bone wearing a Santa hat, a bow and candy cane, a crown and pink sparkles, holly and a heart, and a collar and tag that says "Bad to the bone" (in black or pink).
5. Adorable Wire Pet Name Dog Bone Christmas Ornament
This dog bone ornament can be personalized with your pup's name in the wire. It's made of aluminum wire, and the wire colors can be changed. You can select gold or silver for the bone and a variety of other colors for your dog's name. The ornament is handcrafted and includes a wire hook for hanging.
6. Pet 2-Sided 2-Photo Buffalo Check Ceramic Ornament
With this ornament, you can display a photo of your dog right on the tree. Simply send a photo of your dog to have the ornament personalized with his or her image. It's also double-sided, so you can put pictures on both sides. The border is a red and black plaid print with room for custom text.
7. PEARHEAD Wooden Pawprints Ornament
You'll have a great time making this DIY ornament. The wooden ornament comes with a pet-safe ink pad and a marker to add your dog's paw print and name. It also includes a red plaid ribbon for hanging on your tree.
8. PEARHEAD Pawprints Dog & Cat Hanging Keepsake
With this kit, you can make a DIY paw print ornament. Because the clay is nontoxic, you can use it with your dog. Simply press your dog's paw into the clay and let it dry for a cute and one-of-a-kind ornament. A plastic shaping ring, rolling pin, plastic hole punch, and ribbons for hanging are also included in the kit.
9. Felt Ornaments, Mixed Set of 2, Dogs
These felt ornaments come in a pair: a "naughty" dog with a Santa hat in his mouth and a dog with a wreath around his neck. They are Fair Trade Certified and handcrafted from wool.
10. Felt Dog with Christmas Scarf Ornament
This felt dog ornament is dressed in a cozy scarf and hat. It's made of wool and certified Fair Trade.
11. Design Toscano Black Labrador Retriever Holiday Dog Christmas Tree Ornament
With his Santa hat and scarf, this dog is ready for the holidays. The ornament is available in a variety of breeds, so you can match it to your dog (like dachshunds, Yorkies, German shepherds and border collies).
12. Gingerbread Dog Christmas Tree Ornament
For an extra-festive touch, this Christmas ornament is shaped like a gingerbread man dog. You can personalize it with your dog's name and the year, and it's done by hand in permanent ink, so you know it'll last. It comes with a satin ribbon for hanging on the tree and is made of a durable and lightweight resin that will be difficult to break if it falls off the tree.
13. PEARHEAD Bone Shaped Letterboard Ornament
This wooden ornament is completely customizable and extremely stylish. It's a letterboard with black letters on which you can write your dog's name (it also comes with numbers and symbols, so you can add anything else you want to write). It also includes a plaid ribbon for a low-key festive accent.
14. FRISCO Christmas Tree Glass Personalized Ornament
This clear glass ornament features a tree with green paw prints on it. You can personalize it with your dog's name, and it comes with a ribbon for hanging. It also comes with a velvet pouch to protect it from scratches.
15. PEARHEAD Happy Howlidays Christmas Dog Wooden Photo Ornament
Happy Howlidays, says this adorable rustic wooden frame. Simply add a photo of your dog for the ideal Christmas decoration.
16. Personalized Puppy Picture Ornament
With this pet photo ornament, you can remember their first Christmas for the rest of their lives. The ornament is made of one-sided semi-gloss aluminum. The image will be printed in full color on one side with a no peel finish.
Ornament dimensions: 2.75″
Ultra lightweight aluminum –
Image printed on one side in full color – opposite side will be aluminum
Includes red satin ribbon for hanging.
17. Creative Panda
The 'First Christmas Together Christmas Ornament" from A Creative Panda is first on our list of first Christmas ornaments for dogs. This ornament is made of durable magnetic rubber. A snow couple and their dog are depicted on the front. One of the things we like best about this ornament is how many different variations there are.
Key Features:
Magnetic
Thick Rubber Ornament
Thickness: 0.2 inch
4″ diameter round ornament
Design printed on one side only
Personalized with year
18. Loftipop Store
The Loftipop first Christmas ornament is next on our list. Celebrate your puppy's first Christmas with you by purchasing this hand-printed white ceramic ornament.
This one made our list due to its simple black, white, and red design. A wonderful addition to a contemporary Christmas theme. Check out our post on Holiday Decor Ideas for Dog Lovers for more ideas on a black and white Christmas theme.
Key Features:
Printed by hand in the USA
Flat white ceramic ornament
3″ diameter round ornament
Design is printed on one side
Personalized with name and year
Gold hanging ribbon
19. Brass Hammer Studios
Every dog parent remembers the day they first brought their puppy home. Never forget this day with Brass Hammer's rescue dog's first Christmas ornament.
This paw print ornament can be personalized with the date you adopted them as well as their name.
Key Features:
Customized with your pup’s adoption date and name
Aluminum with glossy white coating on both sides
Measures 3.5 inches wide x 3.75 inches tall
Red satin ribbon for hanging on the tree
Design printed on one side only
Custom Personalized Dog Ornaments
A one of a kind custom ornament that is made to represent your dog is a great way to remember your pup. These types of ornaments are great for mixed breeds.
20. Custom Dog Ornament by Clay9
Gift someone you care about with this lovable figurine that is a replica of their favorite dog.
Materials: Polymer clay and acrylic paint.
Size: Approximately 2.5-3″ tall.
Handmade
This can be made as a small sculpture or ornament. Make sure you tell them which one you want.
21. Christmas Puppy Dog with Lights
Someone appears to be in need of assistance! This adorable little puppy has become entangled in a tangle of lights!
The ideal personalized gift for the dog lover on your list, or perhaps for your own furry child.
The hat on this little puppy can be personalized with a dog's name.
Handmade
Materials: Polymer Clay
22. Handmade Dog Pottery Ornament
Check out this whimsical dog with a bone in his mouth that was created by Artzfolf. He would make a great addition to any truly personalized ornament collection. Not only can you have this ornament personalized with your dog's name engraved on the bone, but you can also have an ornament created with your dog's image that is stylized based on a photograph of your pet.
Key Features:
Handmade
Personalized with name
23. Celtic Forest Clay
This whimsical dog stuffed in a Christmas stocking is one of the many options for personalization that are available from Celtic Forest Clay. Despite the fact that it is not based on a particular photograph, this adorable ornament can be crafted for virtually any breed. Each individual piece is signed, dated, and sculpted by hand out of polymer clay.
Additionally, a name and year can be engraved on this ornament for a more personal touch. Visit the handmade section of Amazon.com to gain further insight into the various ways in which it can be personalized.
Key Features:
Personalize with name and year
Made from hand sculpted polymer clay
Approximate Measurements: 3″ x 1.5″ x 1.75″
Available in most breeds
24. Traditional Christmas Personalized Ornaments
The next thing that comes to mind when I look at these red ornaments is the classic yet updated Christmas decorations. Each ornament is individually hand-painted, capturing the breed in exquisite detail. They are also able to be personalized with the name of your dog. You can find them at Sagefinds.com in the section of the website titled "For Dog Lovers."
Key Features:
Available in all 170 AKC-registered breeds
Personalized with dogs names (up to 8 characters)
Hand painted
Comes with a ribbon accent bow
Gift boxed
Made in USA
3″ diameter
25. Graphic Spaces
The handcrafted wooden Golden Retriever ornament brings our selection of ornaments dedicated to specific breeds to a close. There is a wide variety of breeds available for the ornament to choose from. Visit their online store at Amazon.com for more information. Personalization options for this ornament include writing a name, the year, and the phrase "Puppy's First Christmas."
Ornaments from Graphic Spaces are designed and handcrafted in the state of Tennessee. This ornament can be purchased in either light or dark wood and features laser cutting.
Handmade
100% MADE IN USA
1/4″ thick quality heirloom ornament
Measures 5 inches long by 3.5 inches high
26. Ornaments by Elves
This first ornament by Ornaments by Elves is just what you need if you and your spouse make up your family of two. This ornament is available in both blonde and brunette variations. [Note: This ornament is also available in a version geared toward men.
Your name can be engraved on the pillar, and the name of your pet can be placed on Santa's hat. It is possible to write the year on the heart.
Made from Polyresin
Measures 1.5 x 0.5 x 3.75 inches
Personalized with names and year
27. Kate & Milo
This ornament in the shape of a dog bone is the first project on our list of do-it-yourself ornaments. Using the DIY paw print kit from Kate & Milo, you can make a wonderful keepsake ornament that features the paw of your pet embedded within a clay bone.
Kits include everything you need to make one personalized ornament, including the materials.
Kit Includes:
100% pet safe impression material
Shaping ring
Red ribbon to hang
Pin to create the keepsake hanging hole
28. Baby Mushroom
The Baby Mushroom clay paw print ornament is yet another one of your do-it-yourself options. With this clay ornament, you can preserve their paw print for all time. Creates two individualized Christmas ornaments.
Kit includes:
70g of white clay
Roller,
Circle cutter
Hole puncher
Assorted color ribbons
2 display stands
Bonus stencil kit for a personalized Christmas ornament
29. Susabellas Classic Dog Bone Ornament
This traditional, personalized bone comes in white and is the first item on our list of dog bone Christmas ornaments. This ornament is handcrafted, and you have the option of stamping your dog's name onto it. When it comes to longer names, the lettering will be made smaller. The lettering can be left in its natural state or colored in, as shown on the left.
Handcrafted, fired, glazed and then fired again
Personalized with your dog’s name
Color can be added to lettering for an additional charge
Size is approximately 3.75 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall
Comes with a red or white silky cord
30. Holiday Traditions Festive Dog Bone Ornament
If you are looking for some festive dog bone ornaments, the one that is presented here may be just what you need. Holiday Traditions has provided us with the white bone that has colorful Christmas lights wrapped around it. You can find it in our gift shop.
Personalize with dog’s name and year
Made from polyresin
Size is approximately 4 inches wide by 2.75 inches tall
31. Cades and Birch
Check out the hand-crafted wooden dog bone ornament that Cades and Birch sells if you want your Christmas tree to have a more country-style appearance this year. It is possible to engrave your dog's name in between two paw prints, giving it a unique and personalized touch.
Personalizable with dog’s name
Made from thin 1/8″ lightweight birch wood
This ornament measures 4″ long and 2.25″ tall
Comes with natural rustic twine to hang it
32. Calliope Designs
The dog groomer and dog ornament from Calliope Designs is yet another adorable product that competes for the title of best dog groomer.
Resin
Personalized with a name and year
Hand written with permanent black ink
Less expensive than the others
Personalized Veterinarian Dog Ornaments
Deb and Co.
33. Palmetto Engraving
This birch wood Christmas ornament, engraved by Palmetto Engraving, is the next item on our list of Christmas ornaments suitable as gifts for your favorite veterinarian.
This ornament depicting a female veterinarian is handcrafted locally in South Carolina.
The Christmas ornament depicts a woman working as a veterinarian while holding a clipboard, along with a dog and a cat. You can add up to 25 characters of your own text to this ornament.
