Christmas Cards From the Dog

A Christmas card from the dog can sound like the dog your friends know: hopeful about treats, fond of a walk and suspicious of the post. A few words about their habits will make the message feel more personal than a signature with a paw beside it.

Start with your dog's voice

Think about the stories your recipients have heard during the year. Does your dog carry a toy to the door whenever somebody visits? Do they make a determined case for a second breakfast? Pick one familiar detail and build the greeting around it. You can write in the first person without making every line a joke.

Try one of these as a starting point, changing the details to suit your dog:

  • “Merry Christmas! I hope your day has as many treats as I think mine should.”
  • “Sending festive sniffs and a very hopeful look from under the table.”
  • “I've checked the wrapping paper. It looks ready to play with.”
  • “Thank you for all the walks and ear scratches. Love, Poppy.”

For someone who knows the dog well, mention a shared walk or the place where they always stop for a sniff. A simple “Can't wait to see you for another walk” may say more than a long pun. Read the message aloud and keep the words that sound right for your household.

Choose a picture and a festive line

Personalised Christmas Pet Cards, Pack of 10 puts your pet's portrait in a painted holly wreath, with their name and a festive line you choose. Gather the name before you start. Check the spelling and the line on the design page before you finish.

The folded cards are made on 300 gsm card and come in packs of ten with envelopes. They are blank inside, leaving room for a different message to each person. Choose A6 or A5: the smaller size keeps a note short, while the larger card gives you more space to write.

Writing to different people

For a grandparent or a friend who sees your dog often, thank them for something specific: “Thanks for keeping a biscuit ready for me.” For a neighbour, you might use “Thanks for saying hello on our walks.” A family card can include everyone’s names after the dog’s message.

If the card is going to someone who has not met your dog, introduce them briefly. “I'm Bert, the one you've seen in all those photos” gives the reader a way into the joke. There is no need to fill the blank space. A short greeting and a signature can be enough.

More ways to celebrate a pet

For someone who would enjoy a picture beyond Christmas, the Personalised Pet Portrait Print uses a portrait and a name, with an optional short line. The Personalised pet official records print offers a playful record or award. These are separate gift ideas rather than cards.

Find more presents on our Christmas gifts for dog owners page. For the cards, return to the message and make sure it sounds like the dog you know. That small detail is what makes a greeting from them fun to receive.