It will come as no surprise that Patch has a Christmas collar, lead, bandana and bow tie.
In fact he has them for pretty much every occassion, including birthdays, going to the pub, being superdog, being a star (this was from when he was the only dog in a superheroes fun run)
Does your dog have a Christmas pawdrobe?
To help get your dog’s Christmas ready, I’m sharing a roundup of festive collars, leads, and bandanas from wonderful small UK pet businesses.
After the year we’ve had in 2020 they need our support more than ever.
If you’re looking to treat your dog this Christmas, and want to shop small, then look no further.
Here are our favourite collar, lead, and bandana sets for Christmas 2020
Christmas collar, lead and bandana set
Last year, Dilyn the Downing Street dog, wore the Christmas pudding set the day after the election hitting the headlines all over the world.
Never one to be left out, Patch has the same one which marvelous maker Kim O’Donnell gifted us as a thank you.
The Christmas Pudding design is now sold out, but Kim has lots of other gorgeous designs, including this beautiful Midnight Snowflake Collection.
The leads, collars, bandanas, bow ties, and human accessories are all handmade, and the collars and leads are finished with a beautifully soft velvet lining, which is sheer luxury!
You can even match your festive pup with a coordinating face mask or scrunchie in the same print. Pawfect for Xmas photos with your beloved!
Festive collection starts from £5 for Bandanas, £10 for collars, and £20 for Leads, from www.leocharleyandme.co.uk
Christmas collar, lead, bandana and matching poo bag carriers
Eco Dog Designs have a lovely collection of snowflake collars, leads, bandanas, and matching poo bag holders this year.
They’re adorable and we love founder Paula’s work – she lives up in the North East near us and we have had several of her sets.
The collars come with a sweet little charm on them, and the leads have a D-ring to attach your poo bag holder or treat pouch.
The sets are available in red, green, blue, and grey. The matching poo bag holders are almost sold out, so be quick if you want to get your paws on one of these.
From £9.50 – £ 19 at Eco Dog Designs www.ecodogdesigns.com/
Rudolph collar and lead set
I love this Rudolph collar and lead set from Forsyth and Tedd, a Devon based shop and brand for dog lovers founded by Mel Forsyth, and her Spanish rescue dog, Tedd.
These sturdy lead and collar sets are handmade with 100% cotton, and you can choose which colour buckle you’d like from a fancy rose gold, black, or silver.
Forsyth and Tedd also offer a range of festive martingale collars, which are great for sighthounds.
From £20 – £26 at Forsyth and Tedd www.forsythandtedd.com
Festive joy collar, bandana, and lead set
This luxurious Liberty print is just beautiful and summons up feelings of the warmth and joy of Christmas.
Nadia Sidebottom is the woman behind the Yorkshire based accessory brand along with her Miniature Schnauzers Lolah Moo Moo and Minny Bear.
Available in festive red and midnight blue, this matching collar, bandana, and lead set has a rich starry background and a scattering of pressies, stockings, holly sprigs, and baubles. I love it!
Moo Moo and Bear’s gorgeous products are all handmade, so order early to avoid disappointment.
Bandanas start from £7-£11, Matching collar and lead set from £34 – £49 at Moo Moo and Bear www.moomooandbear.co.uk
Dachshund Xmas collar and lead gift set with card
The pawfect gift for any dachshund lover, this bundle of sausage dog heaven is sure to delight.
This package of Xmas joy includes a matching collar and lead, along with a beautiful Christmas card, and can be gift wrapped at check out for the sausage dog lover in your life.
The collar and lead are made from 100% cotton, using eco-friendly dyes and natural, recyclable materials.
Samantha Hall is a Brighton based designer. She has a beautiful range of Christmas cards and accessories which are all eco furiendly and evoke pure joy.
Dachshund Christmas dog collar and Lead gift set, £39.00 from Samantha Hall Design
Candy cane lead and collar set
If you like a rope lead, then you will love this candy cane inspired lead from Charlotte Johnson at Spotty Dog Design in North Shields in the North East.
This rope lead doesn’t absorb moisture, so it’s ideal for adventurous pups who like water. It even floats!
Match it with this luxurious red velvet collar and your pooch will be Christmas ready.
Collar from £10, Lead from £18 at Spotty Dog Design
Tie on Christmas Bandanas
The new collection of handmade cotton bandanas from our friend Dee Stringer at Slumbering Hound is just stunning.
Dee opened her gorgeous shop at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire this year, just ahead of lockdown, and we can’t wait to visit when Patch goes to see his human cousins Lucy and Ella who live nearby.
I love the slate grey stag design, but there are many more wonderful prints to choose from, including festive dogs and vintage Santa.
Available in XS through to XL, these are hand-tied for the perfect fit and can even be custom made to order if you want something a little different.
XS £10, S/M £12, M/L £14 and XL £16 at www.slumberinghound.com
Personalised festive bandana
If you’d like something a little more personal for your pup, then have a peek at this lovely red tartan bandana from Mooch and Gander.
This handmade cotton bandana has a lovely traditional festive feel and has a small popper fastening to pop easily on and off.
It’s super stylish and while it’s lovely for Christmas, the colours will work all year round.
Mooch and Gander is an online marketplace showcasing pet products from small businesses and was launched by Lisa Baptiste this autumn.
The bandana is available from £10.40 to £13.00 from Mooch and Gander www.moochandgander.com/
Christmas theme bandana
We love this pretty bandana from our friend Michelle Burgess at Scruffy Little Terrier – it’s so Christmassy.
This festive collection also features a snowman print, Santa print, a Santa’s Little Helper gingerbread man print and a lovely snowflake design on a red background.
Each bandana hand ties around your dog’s neck and comes in sizes from extra small for your teeny tinies to Large for bigger hounds.
Machine washable and full of festive cheer!
From £4.50- £9.50 at Scruffy Little Terrier
PS you can learn more about Scruffy Little Terrier here – Brand Spotlight on Scruffy Little Terrier.
I wish you and your dog a very Happy Christmas, and I hope this roundup has filled you with cheer and inspiration.
Staying in may be the new going out, but we can still do it in style.
I’d love to hear which of these was your favourite, and pictures of your dogs in their seasonal get up always go down a treat, so please do share!
If you enjoyed this post, you might like to read Christmas gifts for terrier owners or How to make your pet feel part of the festive celebrations
