Happy Father’s Day to all the dog dads (and if you happen to be a people dad too, congratulations!). Here’s a dogtrotting.net round-up of some fun gifts for dog dads from small businesses on Etsy – all customized with images of your special pooch’s pic and/or name.

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Dog Dad Esty Products for Father’s Day

This also means that I’ve been searching out small businesses to support on Etsy that fit our dog-loving theme. Specifically, gifts appropriate for dog-loving dads, or dog dads, this Father’s Day celebration. While I’ve listed businesses that ship from Britain, Ireland, and yes, even the US for our American readers, I’ve given my home and native land – Canada – special consideration.

Whether you’re shopping etsy.ca or etsy.com, here’s the dogtrotting.net list of Dog Loving Dad stuff:

Dog Dad Etsy Products Shipping from Canada

Engraved Pup Whiskey Glass

Ideal for fine scotch drinkers. These 10 oz whiskey or scotch glasses, with an obligatory heavier bottom, are on my wish list. I’d love a set of four – one for each pet – to line my liquor cabinet.

Reviewers are extremely happy with the likenesses of their pups, etched into the side of the glass. Simply send a clear photo of preferably a facial close-up, and the company called EPIcut can etch an image of your pet into the glass. Ships from Canada.

Customized Fido Tumbler

If coffee or non-alcoholic warm beverages are more your style, here is an insulated tumbler that you can customize with images of your pet. Again, send a photo – either face or entire body – of your pup and they’ll etch the image into the side of the 16-ounce to-go tumbler like a sketch. Pet names can be added too. Ships from Canada.

Cool Dog Dad T-shirt

It’s not Father’s Day without a t-shirt or two. Overlook the grammatical lack of capitalization (apparently, capital letters aren’t cool), and this is a fun shirt from Etsy seller MakeItCustomized. Black with white lettering reading: my dog thinks I’m cool. Cute and clever. Not customized, though. This one ships from and to Canada only.

Fido Farted Soy Candles

Got a sense of humour? Me too. That’s why I love this candle. There are many candles out there, but this one lets you blame the dog – specifically, your dog. Custom this soy candle in a tin that reads: Because Fido Farted. From UnicornTrendz, this 8-ounce soy candle burns about 75 hours.

Select your breed for a close customization – leaving that space blank will give you a paw print on the label instead, which is ideal for mutts. They fart too. Ships from Canada to Canada. Free delivery.

Personalized Puppy Socks

Granted, there are a lot of personalized socks out there, but these from SOXOS are designed and made in Canada. On this blend of polyester, spandex, and nylon socks, you can add images of your pet’s head. In fact, you can select your sock colour, bones or paw backgrounds, then add one, two, or three head images (for three different prices). Simply upload your images. Good reviews on this product and orders over $50 ship free.

One-of-a-Kind Canine Key Chains

A customized key chain might not be your first thought, but imagine looking at the face of your pup every time you turn the ignition or open your office door? These leather key chains come in more colours than I can list here – select your colour, then upload a photo of your pup and within weeks, your own PU leather key chain with an image of the one you really miss at home. I love the idea of using these as bag accessories too.

Cutting Board for the Cur-loving Chef-at-Heart

One of my favourites, primarily because I’m currently obsessed with boards right now. Customize this kitchen cutting board from Headwall Creative permits you to select an image of your dog and a message that will appear on the engraved wood. Cutting boards vary in sizes, which you can select along with the type of wood. Made in Montreal and shipping is free.

United Kingdom

Chocolate For Dad from Sparky

The UK is proud of its quality Cadbury chocolate, which many swear is better than Cadbury chocolate found anywhere else. Thanks to Treats By Persnickety, you can share this chocolate love with the dog dad of your choice … in a sweet gift box from the dog. Very clever. Three boxes to choose from – ships from the UK.

Ireland

Paw Print Father’s Day Card

Customize a fun Father’s Day card specifically from your dog. Select the number of paws you want printed on the card – paws in white, brown, and black – then the name of your pup (or pups) will be added underneath the watercolour paw print. Add to a gift or mail.  Designed by Little Paper Bird and ships from the U.K.

USA

Best Buddy Beer Glasses

Some love their scotch, but if beer is more your style, check out these beer glasses – customize them by sending in a high-quality photo of your pup. The photo becomes a line drawing, yet easily recognizable. Glass, hand wash only, and at 16 ounces, they’re good for soft drinks too. Assembled in the USA.

Good Boy Golf Balls

If your dog dad loves golf, gift him these custom balls that will never be mistaken on the links. These come in sets of three or six – just send in a head-shot of your dog (high-resolution photos only), and the photo will be printed on the ball along with the words, “Best Dog Dad by Par!” because what dad doesn’t like a pun? The image is printed on a blank, non-branded ball, using a UV printer. Ships from the USA.

Rover Roving Beach Towel

If, like Ken, you’re more beach than links, check out these customizable beach towels. Upload one picture of your dog – preferably a front face image – and the face is repeated over the striped terry cloth towel. Nine colours to choose from, and you can add up to three pets per towel. Adding a name adds charm. Designed by ModPawsUS made from polyester and cotton.

If you don’t see something that appeals to you in our list, check out Etsy’s Father’s Day Gift Hub here. Or do your own search on Etsy using the link image here:

Writer bio: Sherri Telenko has been a professional writer for decades and a travel writer for the last two. She’s a member of TMAC (Travel Media Association of Canada) and Dog Writers Association of America and travels almost weekly with her canine companion, Victoria. Contact Sherri at dogtrotting.net here. All written content is original, written by a person, and based on experience and research. Please subscribe!