Best Christmas Gifts for Chihuahua Lovers and Their Dogs
Quick Answer
The best Christmas gifts for a Chihuahua lover understand the size: a comfortable carrier for Christmas visits, a warm jumper they genuinely need on the walk, and a cave bed to escape the party. For the owner, a Chihuahua sweatshirt for the Christmas photo, and a babygrow for baby's first Christmas.
Order by 10 December to have it under the tree on Christmas Day. Buying from other shops as well? They'll have their own cut-off dates.
Top 5 at a glance
Gift | For | Price band | Why it works |
A carrier for Christmas visits | Owner and dog | $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60 | Every Christmas visit, dog included |
A warm Christmas jumper | The dog | Under $25 · £20 · €25 to $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60 | The rare Christmas jumper that's actually useful |
A cave bed | The dog | $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60 | A burrow away from the party |
Chihuahua babygrow | New parents | $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60 | Baby's first Christmas, under supervision |
A heated bed | The dog | Go all out: $60+ · £50+ · €60+ | Warm all winter long |
Christmas with a Chihuahua
You can usually spot a Chihuahua owner at Christmas. The dog is already in a jumper. The dog has barked at every guest, the postman and the Christmas tree. Under a blanket on the sofa there is a small, warm shape, and the shape is the dog.
Chihuahuas are the smallest breed and nobody has told them. At Christmas they pick their person, stay on their lap and supervise the whole day from there.
So the gifts that land are the ones that understand the size and the attitude: warm, cosy, easy to carry, and sized for a very small dog with a lot to say.
Christmas gifts for the Chihuahua
A warm Christmas jumper
This is the rare Christmas jumper that isn't just for the photo. Chihuahuas are tiny with little body fat, and the PDSA's vets name them among the dogs that need a warm coat on winter walks. Choose one that fits snugly without rubbing.
Band: Under $25 · £20 · €25 to $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
Our pick: Bowl and Bone Aspen Red Dog Pullover from Chelsea Dogs: a proper knitted pullover in Christmas red, and it starts at X-Small.
A cave bed
Chihuahuas burrow, and a busy Christmas house is a lot for a small dog. A cave bed gives them a warm den away from the party, and the doorbell.
Band: $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
A tiny advent calendar
Twenty-four small treats, one a day, but on a dog this size, small means very small. Break them up if you need to, and count them as part of the day's food.
Band: Under $25 · £20 · €25
Steps for the sofa
Christmas means a lot of jumping on and off laps. The PDSA lists slipping kneecaps and hip problems among the breed's common conditions, so pet steps are a kind present.
Band: $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
A Christmas dinner of their own
The easiest way to stop a Chihuahua staring at your plate is to give them one of their own. Several pet food brands now make a dog-friendly Christmas dinner, usually turkey with dog-safe vegetables. Serve it as part of their normal daily amount, not on top of it. On a dog this small, a spoonful is a meal. Keep the portion tiny.
Band: Under $25 · £20 · €25 to $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
Christmas gifts for the Chihuahua owner
A carrier for Christmas visits
A Chihuahua goes everywhere at Christmas: to the in-laws, to the pub, to the neighbours for mince pies. A comfortable, structured carrier with good ventilation makes every visit easier, and keeps a small dog safe from being stepped on in a busy hallway.
Look for one with a firm base, a secure clip for the harness, and room for the dog to turn around.
Band: $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
Stocking filler idea: a personalised Christmas bauble with the Chihuahua's name on it. It comes out of the box every December, long after the wrapping paper has gone. Plenty of small makers will personalise one from a photo of your dog.
Wear it to Christmas
Clean line art and bold pop art: the big ears, the bigger eyes, the expression of a dog who has decided the Christmas tree is a threat. Made for the Christmas walk, ideally with a small dog tucked under one arm.
Chihuahua Line Art T-Shirt Chihuahua Pop Art Sweatshirt
Line art tee, left. Pop art sweatshirt, right.
Band: tees and sweatshirts $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60 · hoodies Go all out: $60+ · £50+ · €60+
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Baby's first Christmas
For the household where the Chihuahua was the first baby and isn't sure about the new one yet, especially at Christmas. A matching babygrow is a good start, and older siblings can have a Chihuahua tee.
Chihuahua Line Art Babygrow Chihuahua Pop Art Kids' T-Shirt
Babygrow, left. Kids' tee, right.
Band: $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
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Go all out: a heated bed
For a dog that shivers in a breeze, a heated or self-warming bed is the present that keeps on giving all winter. Choose one made for pets, with a low, safe temperature and a washable cover, and make sure the dog can move off the warm part.
Band: Go all out: $60+ · £50+ · €60+
Stocking fillers and Secret Santa
Stocking fillers: Under $25 · £20 · €25
A tiny advent calendar
A personalised Christmas bauble
Toys sized for a small mouth
A warm Christmas jumper
Chihuahua mugs, line art or pop art
Secret Santa and main presents: $25–$60 · £20–£50 · €25–€60
Chihuahua tote bags, the Secret Santa that actually gets used
A carrier for Christmas visits
A cave bed
Pet steps for the sofa
Go all out: $60+ · £50+ · €60+
Chihuahua hoodies, line art or pop art
A heated bed
A premium carrier
Keeping a Chihuahua safe at Christmas
A Chihuahua at Christmas is small, easily overlooked and very good at finding things on the floor. What to watch:
Chocolate: out of reach, not under the tree. Researchers using UK vet records from the University of Liverpool's SAVSNET project found that cases of dogs eating chocolate peak at Christmas. On a dog this small, even a little chocolate is a big dose. Keep it shut away and never wrapped under the tree.
Christmas pudding, mince pies and Christmas cake. The PDSA warns that the raisins, sultanas and currants in them can be fatal to dogs. Keep the plates at worktop height.
Stuffing, onions and some nuts. Sage and onion stuffing is on the PDSA's list too. Leftovers go in the fridge, not on a low plate.
Decorations, tinsel and ribbon. The American Kennel Club warns that a curious dog can be injured chewing or swallowing decorations, and that some holiday plants are poisonous.
Being underfoot. A tiny dog in a busy kitchen or hallway is easy to tread on. Give them a safe spot away from the cooking and the front door.
The cold. A short Christmas walk can chill a Chihuahua quickly. A jumper and a brisk pace help.
If you think your dog has eaten something it shouldn't, call your vet straight away, even on Christmas Day. Don't wait for symptoms.
The verdict
If you can only buy one thing for the dog, make it a warm jumper they'll actually need. For the owner, a good carrier makes every Christmas visit easier, and a Chihuahua sweatshirt is ready for the photo.
Chihuahua owners have given up a quiet doorbell, half the duvet and the right to go anywhere in the house alone. They wouldn't change a thing. Neither should the gift.
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FAQs
What is a good Christmas present for a Chihuahua owner?
A comfortable carrier for Christmas visits, a Chihuahua sweatshirt for the Christmas photo, or, if you want to go all out, a heated bed for the dog.
What can I get my Chihuahua for Christmas?
A warm Christmas jumper, a cave bed, a tiny advent calendar, pet steps for the sofa or a small dog-safe Christmas dinner.
Do Chihuahuas need a Christmas jumper?
Many do in winter. They're tiny and feel the cold, and the PDSA's vets name Chihuahuas among the dogs that need a warm coat on winter walks.
Is it safe to take my Chihuahua to Christmas visits?
Usually, with care. A carrier keeps them safe in busy hallways, and a quiet spot to retreat to helps them cope with new people.
Can Chihuahuas eat Christmas dinner?
Not yours. A tiny piece of plain turkey with no skin, bones or gravy is generally fine, but keep stuffing, pudding and mince pies away.
Where should I keep chocolate at Christmas?
Shut away and never wrapped under the tree. On a dog this small, even a little chocolate is a big dose.
What should I do if my Chihuahua eats chocolate or mince pies?
Call your vet immediately, even on Christmas Day, and tell them what was eaten and roughly how much. Don't wait for symptoms.
Why does my Chihuahua shake at Christmas?
Cold, excitement and nerves are common reasons, and a busy house brings all three. If the shaking seems unusual or comes with other signs, call your vet.
What is a good first Christmas gift for a baby in a Chihuahua family?
A Chihuahua babygrow, so baby and dog match in the first Christmas photo. Older siblings can have a Chihuahua kids' tee.
When should I order Christmas presents to arrive in time?
Order by 10 December to have it under the tree on Christmas Day. Other shops set their own cut-offs, so check theirs before you order.
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