Best Christmas Dog Advent Calendars & Treats 2026

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Spoil Your Pup This Christmas with Our Picks of the Best Dog Advent Calendars & Treats

Looking for the perfect way to treat your canine companion this festive season? Look no further! Our curated selection of Christmas dog advent calendars and treats features a variety of delicious, healthy and festive options.

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Whether you’re after a countdown calendar that crams two treats behind every door, a bargain buy for puppies or a Christmas dinner fit for a canine connoisseur, there’s something here to delight every dog.

Still shopping for Santa’s little helper? Browse our Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Christmas Dog Toys guides for more festive inspiration.

Best Christmas Dog Advent Calendars & Treats 2026: Our Picks

1. Best Christmas Advent Calendar: Pooch & Mutt

Pooch & Mutt’s Christmas collection was a sell-out sensation last year, so we’re delighted to see it back for 2026, now packed with new limited edition festive finds.

Leading the line is their ever-popular Advent Calendar, making the countdown to Christmas a treat for your four-legged friend too. It’s crammed with probiotic meaty morsels, with not one but two grain-free goodies behind every door.

New for 2026 is the limited edition Gingerbread flavour, a seasonal superstar made with chicken, collagen and postbiotics.

But the merriment doesn’t stop there. From Turkey & Cranberry Jerky and Pigs in Blankets to Festive Bone Broth, Goose, Apple & Sage Dental Sticks and a Luxury Christmas Gift Box, there’s a stocking fillers for every sort of snout!

Planning a canine connoisseur’s Christmas dinner? Pooch & Mutt’s Christmas Advent & Selection Hamper has the full festive feast covered:

⭐️ Pigs in Blankets Meaty Treats

⭐️ Goose, Apple & Sage Dental Sticks

⭐️ Beef, Carrot & Parsnip Christmas Dinner

⭐️ Chicken Bone Broth Christmas Gravy

⭐️ Gingerbread Advent Calendar

That’s Christmas dinner dished up, with a long Boxing Day bimble to walk it all off!

Pooch & Mutt don’t just do Christmas. Their wet food earned a spot in our Best Wet Dog Food UK 2026 test, and it’s a tasty tummy-friendly treat all year round.

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2. Best Natural Advent Calendar for Dogs: Cloud K9

No gimmicks, no glitter, just gloriously good grub.

Cloud K9’s Ultimate Natural Dog Treat Advent Calendar keeps things beautifully simple: 24 individually numbered pouches, each one packed with a proper treat from their 100% natural range.

And we really do mean proper. Forget the tiny morsel behind a cardboard door. This calendar delivers hearty, long-lasting chews that bigger dogs can really sink their teeth into, from braided buffalo skin and a pig’s ear to a beef tail and a beef moon bone.

Tasty training treats like venison slices and black pudding sausages keep the days in between deliciously varied.

Then, on Christmas Eve, the grand finale: a Himalayan yak chew to keep your pooch peacefully occupied while you wrap the last of the presents.

Choose between the Small/Medium Dog or Large Dog version. Both have the same 24 days of goodies, with the size of the Christmas Eve yak chew matched to your dog.

All grain-free, made with natural ingredients and free from artificial additives and preservatives, so it’s a guilt-free countdown for dogs aged one year and over.

We thought it was worth mentioning that every calendar is dispatched together on 23rd November, so yours lands in plenty of time for 1st December. Pre-orders close on 15th November, so don’t dilly-dally!

Small/ medium dog calendars are £46.99 and large dog calendars £48.99, with free delivery (mainland UK only)

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3. Best Soft-Baked Advent Calendar: Marleybones

Cosy, comforting and crammed with Christmas flavour, Marleybones’ Christmas Advent Calendar is a festive feast in miniature.

Behind each of the 24 doors sit two soft-baked treats, so that’s 48 tasty bites to see your pup through to Christmas Eve.

The flavours read like a festive menu: Pork, Apple & Sage Hearts and Turkey, Cranberry & Rosemary Buttons. Every treat is hand-made in the UK and baked in eco-friendly wood-fired ovens, with no grains in the recipe.

Their soft, squishy texture makes them a winner for small dogs, seniors and anyone with sensitive gnashers, and they’re easy to break up for training on frosty winter walks.

At just £13.99, it’s a pocket-friendly pick from a female-founded British brand we already rate highly for their Pantry Fresh food.

Plus you don't need to be a Marleybones customer to buy one. Either pick up the calendar on its own, or order a Starter Box and get 25% off the calendar at checkout.

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Curious about the rest of the range? Read our full Marleybones Review 2026.

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4. Best Charity Advent Calendar: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

A countdown that does good as well as tastes good!

Every purchase from the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People shop helps fund life-changing partnerships between deaf people and their specially trained hearing dogs, so this is one advent calendar you can feel truly festive about.

Made by Sweet William and baked on a family farm in Lincolnshire, each door hides two crunchy Christmas star treats.

The grain-free recipe is made with 100% natural ingredients, starring sweet potato, peas, fresh carrot and linseed, with no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. As it’s meat-free too, it’s a handy option for dogs with sensitive tums or protein allergies.

Freddie was a firm fan from the first crunch. The treats are hard and satisfyingly crispy, which the brand says helps support cleaner teeth and fresher breath. They’re also easy to snap in two, so you can stretch the stars a little further (just don’t tell your dog!).

At £13.99, it’s a small price for a big-hearted Christmas countdown.

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5. Best Festive Slow Feeder: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Time for something a little different!

Our second pick from the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's Christmas Shop.

A slow feeder gives you endless ways to treat your dog naturally while keeping them calm and entertained. From serving up full meals to adding yoghurt, peanut butter, or other tasty extras, they’re a versatile addition to any routine.

We’re big believers in slow feeders for dogs. They help slow down those speedy eaters, encourage all dogs to take their time, and the licking action needed to reach every last bit is proven to have a calming effect.

This means that slow feeders are the perfect Christmas morning distraction (or distraction any day, really!)

Looks-wise, this bowl is as stylish as a Christmas jumper, but far more practical! With troughs in all shapes and sizes, it’s perfect for giving your dog’s brain a workout.

We've had ours for over a year now and it washes up well in the dishwasher and looks as good as new.

For a gift that combines fun, calm, and festive vibes, the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf slow feeder ticks all the boxes.

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6. Best Festive Dog Treat Selection: Park Life Noses

You might remember Park Life from their turn on Dragons' Den.

All their treats are grain-free, baked in small batches, and backed by the Park Life Happy Belly Promise. No fillers, no artificial flavours, no preservatives, and no colours. Just simple peace of mind, especially if you have a dog with a sensitive stomach.

The Noses Gift Box is almost too cute. Each little treat looks like a tiny dog nose, packed into six mini bags with around thirty treats in each. Perfect to slip into your pocket before a winter walk.

You get three classic flavours: Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanut Butter, and Vanilla Cream. All completely safe for dogs and with none of the worries of real chocolate.

The weirdly familiar gift box is lovely and ready to place straight under the tree.

We loved the size most of all. Each treat is about the size of a penny, ideal for training. You can even snap them into smaller pieces (just don't tell your dog!)

They are soft and easy for dogs to munch, which makes them perfect for repeated rewards.

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You may also enjoy reading our round-up of the Best Dog Treats - featuring Park Life.

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7. Best Luxury Advent Calendar : Pets at Home

Beauty advent calendars have become the must-have festive indulgence, with the likes of M&S and Liberty packing their doors with skincare and haircare treats. So why should humans have all the fun?

Spoil your pooch with a little pampering of their own this December.

The Pets at Home Ultimate Luxury Advent Calendar is crammed with premium treats, playful toys and festive surprises, giving your four-legged friend something new to sniff out every single day of the countdown.

Worth £60 but yours for just £35, it’s a bumper bargain brimming with brands dogs adore, including Denzel’s, Ruff’s Recipes and Lily’s Kitchen.

From mouth-watering meaty morsels to festive themed toys, there’s plenty to keep tails wagging well into the holidays.

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8. Best Homemade Dog Treats: Dog & Bond

Fancy making some dog treats at home, maybe getting the children involved in some simple baking this festive season? Dog Treats that you can share with your dog?  What is better than that?

Award-winning Dog & Bond offer a range of make-your-own kits including their Festive Dog Treats which even come with a Christmas Tree shaped cookie cutter 🎄 (they've thought of everything).

Grain-free and healthy, these biscuits have only three ingredients peanut, ginger and cinnamon, so unlike many other dog treats we've made at home before, they smell great and they're suitable for dogs and humans alike.

We love that not only are these homemade dog treats super easy to make but you likely have the ingredients to hand - one egg! Yep - one egg and a tablespoon of water.

Taking only 10–12 minutes to bake, once cooled they'll be fine in an airtight container for up to 14 days or even longer in your freezer.

We loved the simplicity of the recipes, in fact they're a great idea for a rainy day.

Dog & Bond don't just offer Make-Your-Own Festive Dog treats, they also offer -

🧀 Tasty Cheese & Super Seaweed Treats + a cookie cutter

🍏 Cinnamon Apple & Peanut Treats + a cookie cutter

🍰 Dog Cake Mix

🍰 Deluxe Dog Cake Baking Kit + bone shaped cake tin

🍦 Doggy Ice Cream + paw moulds

Their Ice Cream Kit, which we feature in our Best Cooling Products for Dogs article, won Gift of the Year 2025 and Pats New Product Showcase Winner 2024.

We think Dog & Bond offer quick and simple Make-Your-Own options for Gotcha Day, Birthday or 'Just Because' Day.

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9. Best Budget Dog Advent Calendar: Pets at Home

Not every Christmas countdown needs to cost a pretty penny.

For a budget-friendly bit of festive fun, Pets at Home’s classic Advent Calendar is a cracking choice for small dogs and puppies at only £2.50.

Behind each door sits a dog-safe chocolate treat, lovingly made in Lancashire to a recipe with 30% less sugar. It’s low in lactose, soya free and contains no added artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, so it’s a sweet surprise without the nasties.

Pets at Home have also trimmed packaging by 15% across their pet-safe chocolate range this year, making it a little kinder to the planet too.

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10. Bumper Dog Advent Calendar: Denzel's

Next in our reviews this year is the generous Denzel’s Christmas Advent Calendar for dogs.

Instead of just one or two treats behind each door, this calendar surprises with a full mini treat bag every single day, 24 bags in total for the entire countdown!

Each colourful bag holds one of six tasty recipes, including special festive favourites crafted just for the season.

The six recipes included are:

🎄 Duck and Almond Bites (4x8g)

🎄 Christmas Lunch Bites (4x8g)

🎄 Pigs in Blankets (4x8g)

🎄 Salmon & Berries Bites (4x8g)

🎄 Turkey & Nut Butter Bites (4x8g)

🎄 Mince Pie Bites (4x8g)

All of Denzel’s snacks are made from all-natural ingredients sourced sustainably from local suppliers in the UK and Ireland. Plus, the packaging is 100% plastic-free with biodegradable treat wrappers, making it an eco-friendly choice.

These limited edition treats are suitable for dogs aged 16 weeks and older, perfect for making your pup's festive season extra special.

As the mini packs are individually wrapped, you can pop a pack in your pocket to use as a reward on a dog walk later.

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11. Best Christmas Dental Sticks: Pooch & Mutt

Another festive favourite from Pooch & Mutt’s Christmas range is their Goose, Apple & Sage Dental Sticks. We think that they're a perfect way to spoil your dog while supporting their oral health.

Pooch & Mutt’s Dental Sticks work wonders for reducing plaque and tartar buildup, all while keeping your pup happily occupied and mentally engaged.

The clever star-shaped design helps the sticks grip teeth easily, reaching those tricky spots between your dog’s teeth for a thorough clean.

During our testing, we noticed the chunky, star-shaped chews are on the larger side, so breaking them in half works well for smaller breeds.

These seasonal, grain-free veggie dental sticks in packs of 7, are sure to become a must-have treat your dog will adore.

When the Christmas buzz gets a bit overwhelming, a dental stick might just be the perfect way to give your dog a tasty reward and some peaceful downtime.

For 20% OFF simply enter

discount code SMARTBARK20 at checkout

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When it comes to dental sticks, we think Pooch & Mutt are the best. If you're interested, take a look at our popular review of the best Dental Chews on the market.

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12. Best Christmas Dog Treats: Forthglade

Get your dog in on the Christmas festivities with Forthglade’s Limited Edition Christmas dog treats!

We know that it's all too tempting to sneak your pup tidbits of festive food, but these natural, grain-free treats from Forthglade are the perfect alternative.

Not sure what’s safe to share? Our guide to toxic foods for dogs reveals the festive favourites to keep off the floor.

Free from junk, fillers, and artificial flavours, they’re gentle enough for even the most sensitive tummies.

Their limited edition Christmas Classics range is bursting with seasonal flavours, all made with natural ingredients and gently cooked to lock in the goodness.

Leading the treat tin are two tempting newcomers:

🎄 NEW Pigs Without Blankets Sausages

🎄 NEW Three Bird Feast Soft Bites

They join the best-selling Turkey & Cranberry Soft Bites, a festive favourite that’s back by popular demand.

If you’d like your pup to join in with the main event, Forthglade’s wet recipes serve up a proper plateful, each packed with 75% protein:

🎄 Turkey with Cranberry & Parsnip: a classic crowd-pleaser with cranberries and wholesome parsnip

🎄 Four Bird Feast: four proteins in one celebratory bowl

Everything in the range, from single recipes to variety packs, is limited edition, so snap it up before Santa’s sleigh sets off!

Fancied by Freddie and friends all year round, Forthglade’s wet food features in our Best Wet Dog Food UK 2026 round-up.

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Want the full Forthglade low-down? Our Forthglade Review 2026 covers wet food, cold pressed, treats and more, all tested on real dogs.

Hunting for more festive finds? Our Christmas Hub has every gift, toy and treat guide wrapped up in one place.

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