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Brits will spend £1.3 billion on Christmas presents for dogs....

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By *irtydevil666 OP   Man
over a year ago

bristol

More than half (54 per cent) of Brits confessed to being worried about the cost of presents this year but dog owners in the UK are still expected to spend an average of £101 on gifts for their pets.

Nearly four in ten (38 per cent) admit to saving throughout the year to fund their dogs' presents while 36 per cent will cut back on how many people they give Christmas gifts to prioritise the canines.

Despite splurging on the dogs, two-thirds (66 per cent) of people agree that excessive spending isn't necessary.

In response to the findings, the charity Guide Dogs has created a series of tips and advice for people to make their own doggy gifts this festive season.

Helen Whiteside, Chief Scientific Officer for Guide Dogs, commented: "Canine enrichment activities, toys and homemade gifts can be a perfect way to keep spending under control this Christmas.

"We want to reassure dog owners that you don’t need to break the bank to give your dogs a fun festive season. DIY ideas for puzzles and games using items many people already have at home can help ensure your dog is keeping his brain engaged and expressing enjoyable natural behaviours like playing, foraging and chasing.

"For food-based games, make sure treats come out of your dog’s daily meal allowance, and to be sure to supervise your dog at all times with any of these activities."

Holy Cow Batman.....Lucky wonder about the

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Barking mad

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

No idea where they got £101 from as the average spend on buying a present for a dog.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

There was one year when ma Border Collie ate better than I did on Xmas Day. Some of ma neighbours brought tubs of turkey, roast spud etc, I had cheese & beans on toast

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

For many people the only company they have is their dog. Says more about their family than it does about them as a dog owner.

Why shouldn’t people spoil their pets if that’s how they want to spend their money?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know one Brit that won't Me,I have a Cat

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

Dugs are the only ones in my family deserving of gifts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Must admit we've bought our pooches personalised dog beds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Must admit we've bought our pooches personalised dog beds "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We don't have a dog but I have currently spent 30 pounds on Christmas presents for our cat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For many people the only company they have is their dog. Says more about their family than it does about them as a dog owner.

Why shouldn’t people spoil their pets if that’s how they want to spend their money?

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Does it? It could just be very nice person.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thats a joke

I have a French Bulldog and he will get Christmas day Dinner and a new football thats his lot!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think if you can afford to spend money on your pets and want to do it that's up to each individual.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Woofing madness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blimey i buy my cats some whiskas treats

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am buying a big cat tree for my cats. ..

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester


"Blimey i buy my cats some whiskas treats "
lol

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