10 Sweet & Sentimental Dog Christmas Ornaments for Dog Lovers

These dog-loving Christmas ornaments make excellent gifts, or buy one of each for a dog-themed Christmas tree!

Published December 4, 2023
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Retro style glass Christmas decoration in shape of cute pug dog

For many people, every ornament on the tree represents a milestone or memory. Dogs are an enormous part of our families, so it’s a no-brainer that they’d be part of the décor. Whether you’re celebrating your dog’s first Christmas, sharing the love you have for a specific breed, or want to memorialize a canine companion who has passed on, a special dog Christmas ornament is a great addition to your tree. Have one made in time for this Christmas, then enjoy it next year and every year after.

Most “dog’s first Christmas” ornaments are targeted toward puppies, but what about all the newly adopted adult dogs? This ornament is perfect because it can work for a fur baby of any age. Just insert your favorite photo of your buddy and hang it on your tree for all to see.

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French bulldog lovers are in for a treat with this doggy-themed Christmas ornament. It features a detailed Frenchie dressed up as none other than Santa Claus. Or should we say Santa Paws?

Have a different breed at home? This shop has doggy Santa ornaments in dozens of other breeds, including a pit bull, husky, border collie, and more.

Personalized ornaments are great because they allow you to create a unique piece that’s unlike anything else. Plus, this wreath design is super Christmasy and looks adorable on any tree. Just upload an image of the dog of honor, add their name, and you’re good to go. An Amazon reviewer exclaims, “Uploading the photos and getting them on the ornament was so easy. I absolutely love the way these ornaments turned out.” Awesome!

The holidays can be a bittersweet time if the special dog in your life is no longer by your side. Honor them this Christmas with a memorial dog ornament as beautiful as their soul. This decoration reads “Forever in Our Hearts” with the year and has space for a photo of the late pup.

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We love this Christmas ornament as a heartfelt sympathy gift for a loved one who lost a dog this year.

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As a dog owner, you can never have too many dog bowls, so why not add one to your Christmas tree? This glass blown ornament adds a sweet yet elegant touch to your décor and is light enough that it won’t weigh down your tree.

If you’ve always wanted a miniature of your dog on your Christmas tree, you’re not alone. This cute and high-quality ornament will allow you to do just that, only without the high price of most other customized ornaments. Pick from almost 50 different dog breed options to pick the image closest to your own best friend, then have it further customized with their name and the year. We’re making one for each of the dog parents in our lives!

A hint of glitter adds just the right amount of Christmas magic to all decorations, which is why we love this sparkly corgi Old World Christmas ornament. It looks just like a Pembrooke and even sits like one, too. But don’t worry because these glass ornaments come in other breeds, too, like pugs, labs, dachshunds, and more.

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Any bone-a fide dog owner would love to see this ornament on their tree. Truly. Choose from a bone with a Santa hat, crown, Christmas lights, or even a “Bad to the Bone” charm. With the addition of your special dog’s name, this customized ornament is sure to be a hit.

If you’re a boxer dog household, this ornament is a must. With those cute boxer puppy dog eyes and delicate life-like lights, you’ll feel like you’re staring right at your own buddy rather than looking at your new decoration.  

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Gift an ornament as a stocking stuffer to remember this Christmas by.

There aren’t too many dog breeds that can actually fit inside a Christmas stocking, but the Chihuahua is definitely one of them. And this decoration looks an awful lot like the real thing. It’s a great gift for the Chihuahua owner in your life or the person who has always dreamed of owning a tiny dog but doesn’t have the space or means to have one right now.

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Dog Christmas Ornaments to Last a Lifetime

A thoughtful ornament is more than just a gift. It’s a keepsake that the recipient will keep for years and years to come. Whether you’re shopping for a dog Christmas ornament for yourself or a friend who’s a big dog lover, you can’t go wrong with one of these choices. They’re sure to love whichever one you settle on.

10 Sweet & Sentimental Dog Christmas Ornaments for Dog Lovers