It is that time of the year again! All the shopping and baking and parties, just the thought of it all makes me exhausted! At least Eliot is not picky about what he wants Santa to bring him. He does not make a list or watch the commercials on television for gifts that cannot be purchased anywhere except E-bay for twice as much as the item is worth. Thank goodness, a sweet Springer Spaniel is easy to please on Christmas morning.

Eliot loves to unwrap his gifts along with everyone else on Christmas morning. However, Santa knows that he can not place his packages under the tree unless they are wrapped and have no food scent to the item. Springers must have a good memory, because every Christmas morning Eliot knows how to unwrap his gifts and enjoy!

Holiday gifts for dogs are easy! Just check out Doctors Foster & Smith Holiday Catalog or your local pet store. There are all kinds of treats and biscuits of every shape and size and even dog Christmas cookies! There are warm sweaters, jackets and hoodies for winter walks and doggles for eye protection from the glaring snow. New leashes and collars are a great idea. For the traveling dog there are all kinds of travel carriers and accessories. Dog beds, cages and even heated pads for your senior dog can be found. Stuffed toys, rope toys, Frisbees, balls and Kongs are always loved toys. Pre-made stockings are also an easy gift.

Here are some other holiday ideas. If your dog has a favorite family member or grandparent you can make a pawprint ornament as a keepsake. You can also bake your own doggie Christmas cookies for your dog. You can knit or crochet your dog a sweater or sew a collar bandana. But no matter what is under the tree for your best friend, your dog will love just being with you on the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family and your best friend!

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