What's a good UK specific gift for an American dog?
October 1, 2015 5:34 AM Subscribe
My friend lives in the US and has a dog. Said dog is pretty awesome, I'd like to give him a gift. I'm looking for something he'd like, food or otherwise, that is UK specific. Any ideas?
Many dogs like stuffed animals for chewing on and/or laying on. How about a stuffed badger? (especially appropriate for a terrier!) Or a stuffed Guard of Buckingham Palace?
posted by mulcahy at 5:53 AM on October 1, 2015
posted by mulcahy at 5:53 AM on October 1, 2015
I wouldn't do a sweater or clothes unless you know that the dog likes or at least tolerates wearing them (my dog does not). Otherwise, that Union Jack sweater is ADORABLE!
As far as treats, dogs like pretty much everything, especially anything new so any food/treat based gift the dog will love no matter what it is. So don't worry about whether or not the dog will like it, you could give him a bag table scraps or nice juicy steak, the dog will like them both the same. So pretty much any quintessentially British food that the dog could eat as treats or a little bit at a time as a special topping on his food would work. Most meat-based things will be fine as long as it's in moderation. If in doubt about whether the dog can eat it, check here: canigivemydog.com
posted by VTX at 7:06 AM on October 1, 2015 [2 favorites]
As far as treats, dogs like pretty much everything, especially anything new so any food/treat based gift the dog will love no matter what it is. So don't worry about whether or not the dog will like it, you could give him a bag table scraps or nice juicy steak, the dog will like them both the same. So pretty much any quintessentially British food that the dog could eat as treats or a little bit at a time as a special topping on his food would work. Most meat-based things will be fine as long as it's in moderation. If in doubt about whether the dog can eat it, check here: canigivemydog.com
posted by VTX at 7:06 AM on October 1, 2015 [2 favorites]
I hate that it's called this, but... I bet my dog would go nuts for faggots, as long as it doesn't have any spices or herbs in it that are bad for dogs. I have no idea if you could get it into the country though.
posted by Automocar at 7:44 AM on October 1, 2015
posted by Automocar at 7:44 AM on October 1, 2015
Maybe this Wallace + Gromit squeaky toy?
posted by Mchelly at 7:53 AM on October 1, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by Mchelly at 7:53 AM on October 1, 2015 [2 favorites]
My dogs have a squeaky Christmas pudding, which you won't find in the US.
posted by trixie_bee at 3:10 PM on October 1, 2015
posted by trixie_bee at 3:10 PM on October 1, 2015
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