How to have an eco-friendly Christmas with your dog
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, a time to spoil loved ones, lavish gifts on friends and family, to feast and have fun, and that, of course, includes our dogs. After all, as we all know, dogs are family. But with all that gift-giving, feasting and frolicking, can come a mountain of plastic, not just in the packaging but the gifts themselves. Here’s a guide to Harbour Hounds’ Christmas gifts for dogs that won’t harm the planet.
Dog drying robes
Dog drying robes, especially ones that can be personalised with your dog’s name, make the ideal Christmas present for dogs, particularly those who love water and mud. But unlike other dog drying coats on the market, ours feature an adjustable belly strap with poppers, rather than velcro. Velcro has several drawbacks. It makes a horrible ripping sound when undone, which can scare some dogs, plus hair and other debris is easily caught in it. Secondly, velcro is made of plastic and Harbour Hounds is committed to avoiding plastic on or in our products wherever possible.
Harbour Hounds dog drying robes are also 100% cotton towelling rather than microfibre fleece, which is manufactured from plastics, albeit recycled plastic. However, even recycled plastic can eventually end up as landfill. Our cotton towelling dog drying coats are both soft and comfortable to wear, and quickly wick away moisture from your dog’s coat, while trapping air and body heat, keeping your hound warm after swimming, a bath or wet walk.
Eco-friendly dog toys
Every dog deserves a new toy at Christmas but you can avoid plastic ones and opt instead for dog toys made from sustainable and natural materials. Harbour Hounds stocks a fabulous range of dog toys that are both fun and engaging for dogs and are made from natural jute and suede, that is renewable, recyclable, robust and durable.
Suitable for dogs of all ages, these recyclable toys are produced without using any added compounds that would be harmful when chewed.
Eco-friendly gift boxes for dogs
Harbour Hounds’ range of gifts for dogs are not only an ideal way to treat your pet this Christmas, but are environmentally friendly too. Each box contains three gift-wrapped items, including our new 100% cotton towelling Dog Drying Mitt, handy for wiping muddy or wet paws, heads and ears (in a choice of three colours to match our dog drying robes). You can choose from three giftboxes to match your dog’s character:
The Pawsome Pressie Gift Box containing a Dog Drying Mitt, a Bruce the Spruce Christmas Tree eco toy and a bag of Rudolph's Party mix handmade, vegan Christmas Dog Biscuits.
The Fun & Games dog gift set featuring a Dog Drying Mitt, and not one but two eco toys - Rudy the Reindeer and the best-selling Buddy Bone.
The Good Dog Gift Box for dogs containing a bag of Rudolph's Party mix handmade, vegan Christmas Dog Biscuits, a water-resistant treat bag to ensure they stay crunchy and tasty on even the wettest walk, and a Dog Drying Mitt.
In addition to the contents of our dog Christmas gift boxes being environmentally friendly, the boxes are made from recycled cardboard, and come tied with a Harbour Hounds ribbon. The boxes can also be recycled, re-used or repurposed.
Vegan Christmas dog biscuits
Your dog may not be vegan but regardless, Snaffles vegan Christmas dog biscuits are delicious and doing their bit to save this beautiful planet of ours. These scrumptious Christmas treats are available in bags in two of our Christmas giftboxes (the Pawsome Pressie Gift Box and the Good Dog Gift Box), or as a box of Rudolph’s Party Mix.
These super healthy, handmade dog biscuits, full of fruit and vegetables, are a yummy treat for the festive season. They come packaged in either a cotton bag or a recycled cardboard box and are free of artificial colours and preservatives.
An eco-friendly ethos
Harbour Hounds set out to be an eco-friendly brand right from the start, by using as little plastic as possible in our products and packaging, searching for alternative options and recycling wherever and whenever we can. All our own products are plastic-free and we manufacture in the UK and Europe to keep emissions low and all the packaging we use is recycled and recyclable. We also support the work of like-minded organisations, including CAM4animals, which promotes the integration of complementary and alternative medicine with conventional veterinary care and marine conservation charity Sea-Changers. You too can support Sea-Changers when you purchase a Waves EM Tick-off Necklace.
Harbour Hounds has everything you could want for an eco-friendly Christmas with your dog. Shop the Christmas collection now and find the perfect eco-friendly Christmas present for the dog in your life or for dog-loving, dog-owning family and friends.
For more information about Harbour Hounds, our range of accessories for dogs and their owners visit the Harbour Hounds website www.harbourhounds.com or contact us on woof@harbourhounds.com.