The Dapple's 2020 Shop Small Gift Guide for Dogs and Dog Lovers

THE DAPPLE OUR 2020 SMALL BUSINESS SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DOG OWNERS

17 PROMO CODES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

29 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TELL US THEIR GIFTING PICKS

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And One Holiday Gift from Another Small Business

HERE ARE THEIR ANSWERS

THE BEAR AND THE RAT The Bear and The Rat makes healthy frozen treats for dogs and cats. Co-founder Meg Meyer gave us her holiday shopping recommendations for dog lovers.

"The Bear & The Rat's Bacon & Peanut Butter and Banana & Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats have one daily serving of prebiotics & digestive servings per cup. So they're healthy, fun, and available at Whole Foods nationwide."

"I am loving Laurie Duncan's Balloon dog watercolor art prints and will be gifting them to many dog lovers— pretty much everyone we know —this season."

Meg Meyer The Bear & The Rat WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

GIFT SPAWT Gift Spawt sells customized gift sets and unique plush toys for pups. Founder Allison Katz gave us her picks for holiday shopping.

Use code MERRY15 for 15% off your entire Gift Spawt order through Saturday, December 5th.

"Our Christmas Eve gift set is one of my favorite holiday gifts for dogs. It’s a fun way for pups to share Christmas Eve traditions with their families and get excited about the arrival of Santa Paws!"

"This holiday season, I’m excited to gift some of my favorite dog and human friends one of Evelyn Henson’s personalized dog ornaments.

They are so unique and such a special

Allison Katz Gift Spawt

way to celebrate the holidays with your pup!"

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PEARLS FOR PUPS Pearls for Pups is a mother-daughter non-profit that raises money for dog shelters and rescue organizations. Co-founder Jenna McMakin gave us recs for gifts that give back.

"This year, my favorite item we're selling for the holidays is a new color called "The Rescue." It's a baby pink, shimmery pearl in our smaller 8mm size that's absolutely perfect for the season —the iridescence twinkles and I love that

"I love Rescue Me Candle Co. They donate a portion of all proceeds to dog rescues! I have my eye on the Husky Mountain Fraiser Fir candle."

little bit of "magic" for the holidays!

Bekki McMakin, Paige McMakin, and Jenna McMakin Pearls for Pups Co.

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HUNTER & JUNE Hunter & June is a Nashville-based shop featuring practical and aesthetically-driven products for pups and their parents. Cofounder Kalina Stormer gave us her holiday shopping recs. Use code THEDAPPLE10 for 10% off your Hunter & June order.

"The 'Can I Bring My Dog' Embroidered Corded Pullover in Orange is my favorite gift for dog lovers—it's super chic with the unique embroidered design and perfect for everything from snuggling with your dog on the couch to being out and about this holiday season."

"I love this adorable doormat from Apple & Oak —it's perfect for dog lovers! (Apple & Oak is our neighbor shop in our lil' shopping center here!)"

Kalina Stormer Hunter & June WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

THE FOGGY DOG The Foggy Dog has been a leader in creating design-forward dog products, including beautiful dog beds, bandanas, and toys.

Founder Rose Shattuck shared her favorite gifting ideas for pup parents. Use code DAPPLE15 for 15% off your The Foggy Dog order through December 31, 2020. Limit one per customer.

"My favorite gift item for 2020 has to be our new matching face mask and dog bandana sets! This year, we created masks that coordinate with some of our top-selling bandana designs so that you can match your pup and stay safe in style."

"I discovered this adorable doggie biscuit advent calendar from Wufers, and cannot wait to give it to my goldendoodle Utah to count down the days to Christmas. It comes in a beautiful foil-stamped box and makes the perfect gift."

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Rose Shattuck The Foggy Dog

CHIPPIN Chippin is disrupting the dog treat industry by using human-grade cricket protein and spirulina to reduce your pup's carbon pawprint. Co-founders Laura Colagrande and Haley Russell gave us their shopping picks. Use code THEDAPPLE10 for 10% off your Chippin order.

"Our Pawliday Bundle featuring best selling flavors and our 'Pawsitive Vibes' treat tin is perfect for gifting!"

Haley's Pick

"Grove 45 olive oil is a fruity, smooth, and elegant olive oil in beautiful aluminum packaging. I gifted it to my family and friends, and they loved the charming packaging and extraordinary taste!

Grove 45 is also a women-founded small business, and one of my go-to recommendations!"

Laura's Pick "I have really been enjoying Alexandra Winbush candles. Each candle comes with a positive mood-setting statement, and the scents are fresh, yet bold. We are spending a lot more time inside our own apartments and homes, and these candles are a great hack to set a different atmosphere.

You can keep the glass too! Sunday in Brooklyn is a favorite."

Laura Colagrande and Haley Russell Chippin

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R'N'D PAWS R'n'D Paws sells luxury dog accessories that are handmade in Scotland. Founder Emily Williams shared her favorite gifting ideas.

Use code DAPPLE for 10% off your R'n'D Paws order.

"Our handmade dog bow ties using Harris Tweed are the perfect gift for any dog lover."

"I absolutely adore the work of Bear and Rose who create gorgeous wood pieces including dog baubles for your tree!"

Emily Williams' Dogs R'N'D Paws WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

GROUNDS & HOUNDS Grounds & Hounds sells organic coffee that raises money for rescue programs. CEO & Founder Jordan Karcher gave us his recommendations for holiday gifting.

"Our most popular holiday item for dog lovers is our Three Blend Starter Kit because it provides the perfect way to try our coffee and an even better way to support rescue pups!"

"The Blue Galaxy Donut Pajamas from Tooth & Honey will make any pup's day!"

Jordan Karcher Grounds & Hounds WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

SIR DOGWOOD Sir Dogwood is an online store with a curated collection of beautiful dog clothes and accessories from emerging brands. Founder Chaz Olajide told us what she's shopping this season.

"My favorite holiday gift are the matching Wild One sweaters for dogs and dog moms from Dog Threads.

Matching sweaters are perfect for holiday card photos, zoom parties and festive IG posts!"

"I'm excited to gift yummy homemade Peanutty Paw Cookies from Ava's Pet Palace.

Ava started her business to provide organic, healthy treats for our furry family members (and did I mention she's only 13!). Also - what pup doesn't like peanut butter?"

Chaz Olajide Sir Dogwood WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

PUPSTYLE PUPSTYLE is an Australian pet company that specializes in modern and functional pup-wear. Co-founder Tate gave us her holiday gifting picks. Use code THEDAPPLEXMAS for 15% off your PUPSTYLE order—U.S. only.

"Aside from our famous step-in harnesses that are our year-round faves, we're loving our 2020 Christmas Collection of pet bandanas and bow-ties this year whose designs were chosen by thousands of our customers and are the cutest festive outfits ever!"

"We're so excited to order these stunning pet line drawing artworks from Pemberley Pets. The best part is that they have both a smooth haired and long haired dachshund design which is exactly the combination of our doggos at home!"

Tate PUPSTYLE WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

KINDTAIL KindTail creates modern collapsible dog crates that are comfortable and beautiful homes for pups. Pack leader Amy Kim told us her picks for giving and getting this season.

"Our PAWD crate is the best pawlace for your furbaby bcause your dogs deserve the best!"

"I LOVE EVERYTHING FROM TERRA & CO. THEY ARE A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FROM LA AND FRIENDS OF MINE. THEY SELL VEGAN, ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY ORAL CARE WITH BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING."

Amy Kim KindTail WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

BAZZY'S KEFIR Bazzy's Kefir creates healthy frozen kefir treats, as well as compostable poop bags for dogs. Co-founders Ayako Lopez and Yumiko Nakagami gave us their recommendations for holiday shopping. Use code DappleHoliday20 for 20% off your Bazzy's Kefir order.

"OUR COMPOSTABLE POOP BAGS ARE OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR DOGS AND DOG PARENTS. THEY ARE SUPER CUTE AND MADE OF CORN STARCH AND PLANTS. THEY ARE UNSCENTED SO NO CHEMICALS HARM THE SOIL. YOU CAN FEEL GOOD USING THEM AND BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER AT THE SAME TIME."

Ayako Lopez and Yumiko Nakagami Bazzy's Kefir

"We love the City Leash Fur from Saint Rue. It’s perfect for fall and winter because it has a faux fur lining in the handle which makes your hands cozy and coddled at all times while still looking stylish."

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ALOHA STAMPY Aloha Stampy creates handmade gifts for pet lovers, including custom stamps and pins. Owner and designer Sachi Greene recommended her favorite items to shop.

"My custom pet portrait stamp is the perfect holiday gift for dog lovers. These stamps can be used for years to personalize letters, cards, presents, and other items."

Sachi Greene Aloha Stampy

"My favorite gift for dog owners this holiday is the Hawaiian squeaky toys from The Public Pet in Honolulu that comes in shave ice and spam musubi shapes. These squeaky toys are very unique and all handmade in Hawaii."

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MERRY AND BRIGHT

ZOZO'S PAW Zozo's Paw sells on-trend handmade dog accessories that raise money for rescue organizations. Founder Caryn Pinto told us her holiday shopping recommendations.

"Our favorite item for the holiday season are our fray bandanas! They are made with the softest, coziest flannels and the plaid prints make it a timeless wardrobe staple. Every bandana helps dogs in need and comes in a gift box—a perfect way to give back and make gifting easy!"

Caryn Pinto ZoZo’s Paw

"I’m in love with the custom cartoon pet portraits by Brittney Ann Art. She can turn anyone’s favorite pet into their very own Disney character—you can’t help but smile and they make for the perfect keepsake!"

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SCRIPTED FRAGRANCE Scripted Fragrance creates beautiful scented soy candles, including their famous dog-breed candles which match the traits of each breed with a scent. Co-founders Elizabeth & Amberlee Isabella gave us their must-haves for the season. Use code DAPPLE10 for 10% off your Scripted Fragrance order.

"Our Rescue Dog Soy Candle in our Signature Silhouette Glass with notes of green grass and sunshine always warms our customers' hearts."

Elizabeth & Amberlee Isabella Scripted Fragrance

"Our pups, Dixie-Lee and Lillee-Jo love Bocce's treats because they taste amazing.

And we love them because of their all-natural ingredients."

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BUMBLE & HOUND Bumble & Hound creates unique and beautiful handmade dog goods. Owner Noelle Whitley gave us her recommendations for holiday shopping this season. Save 10% on your Bumble & Hound purchase with code DAPPLE10

"Flannel bandanas are our top holiday pick, because they are so soft and festive perfect for holiday pictures and chilly winter days!"

"These comfy and colorful masks make great stocking stuffers; they’re cute and practical, and they come in four different sizes!"

Noelle Whitley Bumble & Hound WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

DIGGS Diggs creates thoughtfully-developed modern products for dogs, including the popular Revol Dog Crate. Head of Product Development Courtney Armstrong told us her shopping picks.

"My favorite is the Groov Training Aid—it's perfect for people getting puppies over the holidays who need to crate train, or to make some holiday pupsicles so your pup can join in on the festivities!"

"Foggy Dog's Face Mask & Bandana sets keep both you and your pup looking stylish (and safe), and, for every purchase, they donate a toy to shelter dogs in the Bay Area!"

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Courtney Armstrong Diggs

KATE & CO. SHOP Kate & Co. creates and sells beautiful handmade dog accessories. Owner Rachael recommended her favorite holiday gifting ideas. Use code DAPPLE10 for 10% off your Kate & Co. order.

"I love our Holiday Collection dog bandanas—they’re festive and uniquely shaped to be as comfortable as possible for the pups wearing them!"

Rachael Kate & Co.

"I never knew wine bottles *needed* their own decorative bottle garland until House of Brew—I have already bought a few for some of the special dog moms in my life (and I’ll admit…some for myself too)!

Aquela, the owner, is SO sweet—she is a fellow dog mom, new small shop owner, and she also donates a portion of her profits to the American Heart Association!"

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BUSTER'S PARTY SHOP Buster's Party Shop creates party hats and accessories for pups. Owner and designer, Brandy, told us her small business gifting faves for the holiday season. Plus, use code DAPPLE20 for 20% off your order.

"You just can’t beat a classic Santa hat! I love this one for any pup, because who doesn’t love a Santa Paws? Plus the three sizes are guaranteed to fit all!"

"My puppy has outgrown his harness, and he’s getting a Sassy Woof harness set!"

Brandy Buster's Party Shop WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

DELIGHTFUL DAPPLE Delightful Dapple sells accessories and apparel for dogs. Owner Rebecca Montgomery shared her favorite gifts for the season.

Get 15% off your Delightful Dapple order with code HOLIDAYFUN15.

"Our Christmas Cookies Dog Bow Tie is currently my favorite gift from the shop and will let your pet look festive this holiday season!"

Rebecca Montgomery Delightful Dapple

"I am definitely looking forward to gifting these adorable cookie cutters from Pup Business to family and friends this year! They have such a wide selection of designs!"

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MILO & ME Milo & Me is a fashion-forward boutique for dogs and the women who love them. Owner Jessica Smith told us her favorite items for holiday shopping this year. Get 20% off your Milo & Me order with code DAPPLE20.

"Our 'Namastay Home With My Dog’ sweatshirt is the perfect gift for any dog lover on your list. It’s super cozy and fitting for this year’s theme of social distancing!"

Jessica Smith Milo & Me

"We are obsessed with locally-owned Daisy Cakes Cake Pops (for humans) They’re adorable, delicious, and a great stocking stuffer. Plus, we love that she can make custom dog-shaped ones upon request!"

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TIFFBITS SHOP Tiffbits sells playful greeting cards, paper goods, and stationery featuring corgis. Owner and artist Tiffany Wu told us what she's shopping this holiday season.

"My favorite item right now is my Feelings Magnet, which is a playful tool to help kids and adults check in with themselves and be more present in their daily lives."

Tiffany Wu Tiff Bits

"Writing cards and wrapping gifts is my favorite part of the holidays and Paula & Waffle always has the sweetest stationery for dog lovers to choose from!"

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WHISKERS & STITCHED Whiskers & Stitched sells beautiful handmade bandanas for pets, as well as homewares and clothing. Owner Sarah McConville shared her favorite gifting items. Use code DAPPLE10 for 10% off your Whiskers & Stitched order.

"I absolutely love our hand-painted Crazy Dog Lady Tote bags. They're the perfect accessory for any animal lover!"

"It’s hard to choose just one item, but the very handy Muddy Paw Mitts from LN Designs are the perfect gift for any dog owner!"

Sarah McConville's Cats Whiskers & Stitched

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SPOTTED DOG BAKERY Spotted Dog Bakery creates healthy and Instagram-worthy cakes and treats for pups. Founder Jen Mello told us what she's gifting this year.

"WE REALLY WENT A LITTLE EXTRA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BUT I THINK I’M THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS STORY INSPIRED LEG LAMP AND ORNAMENT TREAT SET. THE ORNAMENT SAYS “2020: OH FUUUUUDGE” AND I JUST THINKS IT’S A FUN PLAY ON THE CLASSIC LINE THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE 2020 HOLIDAY SEASON."

"I’m always way too excited about these custom pet portrait ornaments.

These are from a local Nashville artist, and I love working with her!"

Jen Mello Spotted Dog Bakery WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

SASSY WOOF Sassy Woof makes fun and functional accessories for pups and their parents, including their popular harnesses, leash sets, and dog lover sweatshirts. Christine, Sassy Woof's owner told us her gifting recs. Save 20% on your order with code THEDAPPLE.

"For the first time, we are releasing an Ugly Sweater design as a harness, which is pawfect for the holidays!"

"We absolutely adore the modernstyle custom pet portraits from Willow & West and will definitely be getting a few for our closest friends and family of their pets!"

Christine Sassy Woof WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

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GET WAGGING Get Wagging sells dog leashes and collars that raise money for charitable causes. Founder & CEO Christina Fuentes told us what she's gifting this year.

"Our subscription box is our favorite holiday gift for dog lovers! Receive a brand new collar (monthly or quarterly) and when your next one arrives, send back your gently-used Get Wagging collar using our free return packaging and your donation will be reused by a rescue animal in need."

"Pairing perfectly with Get Wagging collars, Rebel Dawg tags are made from the highest quality hand-poured acrylic. They're lightweight, jingle-free, and a portion of proceeds go to non-profit organizations which makes these tags one of our most popular holiday gifts for our four-legged friends."

Christina Fuentes Get Wagging WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

GILMORE THE DACHSHUND Liz Huller Eisemann creates whimsical cards and gifts for dog lovers, usually starring Gilmore the Dachshund. She shared her favorite gifts of the season.

"I can’t really decide what my favorite thing is this year, but probably, it’s everything with the Gilmore the Dachshund Snow Globe design.

There's a lovely holiday story behind the drawings."

"I love Dachshund Couture Coats! They are gorgeous and now they have a light weight snuggly neoprene option that is perfect for a boat dog!"

Liz Huller Eisemann Gilmore the Dachshund WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

REBEL DAWG SHOP Rebel Dawg creates custom dog tags for dog lovers. Owner and Creative Director, Stacie Amador gave us a few of her favorite gifting ideas. Use code RebelDapple20 for 20% off your Rebel Dawg order.

"My favorite tag always is our original Script Nameplate in our exclusive Neon Pink Glitter, its the first ever created and its one 100% timeless."

"I love Finn + Me. I think Rebecca creates gorgeous product. Her attention to detail and the feel of the leather is scrumptious! I love the Finely collar in Rose Gold. For humans, I’m getting my bestie Drunk Elephant skin care! It’s an amazing luxury for your face, which is what we all need in the winter months! "

Stacie Amador Rebel Dawg WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

MODERNBEAST MODERNBEAST creates contemporary toys, apparel, and home goods for dogs and cats—and 100% of the profits go to charity!

CEO Hope Reiners shared her favorite items to give and get.

"Our favorite holiday gift is definitely our Holiday Bedtime Bear. It's filled with natural lavender flowers to help transition your beast into a relaxing night with dreams of slow squirrels dancing in his head."

"We love the Santa Canvas Toy from Harry Barker! Not only is the toy festive—and adorable!—it is also eco-friendly, which is important to our team."

Hope Reiners MODERNBEAST WWW.THEDAPPLE.COM

HEATHER'S SMALL BUSINESS GIFTING PICKS Besides the exceptional gifts for dogs and dog lovers highlighted in this guide, here are my other favorite picks for shopping small this holiday season.

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MAISON BALZAC CANDLES I'm obsessed with the beautiful

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candles from Maison Balzac. In my book, candles always make a

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perfect gift.

Stemmery. Their chic bouquets made lockdown so much more bearable.

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BEAUTIFUL WOODEN TOYS FROM ODIN PARKER

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GLASS STORAGE JARS WITH HANDTURNED LIDS BY TURNCO WOOD GOODS I'm in love with these beautiful storage jars from a studio on nearby Whidbey Island. Who doesn't want to see their pantry items looking like a work of art?

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UNCANNY VALLEY FROM ELLIOT BAY BOOKSTORE I'm trying to support my favorite bookstores as much as possible right now and I'm planning to gift this astute and surprisinly funny tech world memoir by Anna Wiener to a few friends. I read it in March, but it's still one of my favorite books of the year.

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WILCOXSON BROOKLYN CERAMICS MUGS

MEAL KITS FROM SAVOR SEATTLE

I can't imagine having a bad day if it started with a cup of coffee out of one of these mugs. If anyone

We may not be able to cook for the people we love right now, but we can send them a box of

wants to gift me one... well, that's fine too.

good food. I've been so inspired by local food tour company, Savor Seattle, who pivoted their business during the pandemic to sell themed boxes of food from local restaurants and artisans. .

They've been a lifesaver to so many businesses and their boxes are just plain fun. And a lot of their boxes ship nationwide!

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MYLLE INFLATABLE SWIMMING POOL I spent the best moments of lockdown summer in our little Mylle pool and any of their gorgeous designs would make a perfect gift.

Plus, I love that they're a local Seattle company. I know it's early to gift a pool, but I'm starting my summer countdown on December 26.

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