The festive season is a special time to show love and appreciation for everyone in your life - including your hound(s). This year, let’s celebrate the joy our doggies bring by treating them to thoughtful, locally made gifts that are as unique and special as they are.

Here’s four festive gift ideas for your dog/s, all created with love by local businesses that care about quality, sustainability, and community.

1. Lewis’s fUGly Friends

We’re all about finding beauty in the unexpected, and Lewis’s fUGly Friends are a perfect example. These quirky toys, made from repurposed off-cuts and stuffing, turn what would have been waste into something wonderful. Every toy is full of personality and purpose - just like your pup.

As an added bonus, for every toy sold, one is donated to a rescue dog waiting for a forever home. It’s a gift that spreads love far and wide.

Pop by our Woodstock store to see them in person or check them out online.

2. Happy Hounds Hand-Crafted Ceramic Bowls

Our mealtime routines are often a quiet moment of connection with our dogs. Why not make those moments even more special with our hand-crafted ceramic bowls? Each bowl is unique, vibrant, and a little work of art, adding a touch of warmth to your pup’s dining experience.

Small Bowl: R295.00 (Diameter: 14.5cm; Height: 3.5cm–4cm)
Large Bowl: R379.00 (Diameter: 19cm; Height: 6.5cm–8cm)

You can find these bowls online or stop by our store in Woodstock. They’re made with love, for those mealtime moments that matter.

3. Kumpel Handcrafted Pet Accessories

For the pups who like to strut their stuff, Kumpel’s accessories are a dream. From locally sourced materials to their stylish designs, these collars, leads, and more are a reminder that sustainability and beauty can go hand in hand.

Each piece reflects the care and creativity of the people who make them. Supporting Kumpel means supporting local communities and giving back to animals in need - and that’s a win-win.

You can shop Kumpel's accessories online. 

4. Happy Hounds Adventure Gear

If your dog is happiest with the wind in their fur and the great outdoors all around, Happy Hound’s adventure gear is made for them. Built to last and designed with active pups in mind, this gear is a companion for all your adventures, big or small.

From road trips to trail walks, these are the kinds of gifts that create memories you’ll cherish forever. Shop Happy Hound's gear in-store or online. 

A Season of Thoughtfulness and Togetherness

This festive season, let’s celebrate the small businesses that make our communities so special. Choosing local means choosing gifts with heart - thoughtfully made by people who care about quality, sustainability, and giving back.

Whether it’s a hand-crafted bowl, a quirky toy, or a new adventure accessory, these gifts are about more than just spoiling your pup. They’re about celebrating the joy dogs bring to our lives and the love we share as a community.

From all of us at Happy Hounds, we’re so grateful to be part of your pack. Here’s to a season full of wagging tails, happy moments, and thoughtful choices.