Gift guide

For small dogs & their people.

Picked for small, curly-coated dogs like Maltipoos: a bed sized for them, toys for a busy mind, a petite harness and the grooming basics.

Dog bed

Best Friends by Sheri Original Calming Donut Dog Bed, Small 23″

Amazon

The small size is made for dogs up to 25 lb, which covers most Maltipoos. A raised shag faux-fur rim to curl into, a water-resistant base, and it is machine washable.

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Chew toy

KONG Puppy, Small

Amazon

KONG’s softer natural-rubber puppy formula, sized for small puppies. Stuff it with kibble or a treat to keep a teething puppy busy.

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Puzzle toy

Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Brick, Level 2

Amazon

An intermediate treat puzzle with sliding blocks, flip lids and removable bone covers. Good for a clever small breed that needs something to work out. Supervise play.

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Harness

PetSafe Easy Walk No-Pull Dog Harness, Petite

Amazon

A front-clip harness designed to discourage pulling, in the Petite size for very small dogs. Check the size chart on the listing against your dog’s chest measurement first.

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Shampoo

Burt’s Bees Tearless 2-in-1 Puppy Shampoo & Conditioner, 16 oz

Amazon

A tearless, low-lather shampoo and conditioner in one, made with buttermilk and linseed oil, and listed as free of sulfates, fragrances and colourants.

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Grooming brush

Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

Amazon

A slicker brush for loose hair, tangles and mats, with bristles that retract at the press of a button so the collected fur wipes off. Useful for a curly, low-shedding coat that needs regular brushing.

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Lick mat

LickiMat Classic Soother

Amazon

A rubber mat to spread with yogurt, puree or wet food so it takes a while to lick clean. It can go in the freezer. It is not a chew toy, so take it up when the food is gone.

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