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15 Unique Gift Ideas for Young Dog Lovers under $20

These affordable gifts are among the most wished-for gifts of the young dog lover set.  From dog themed board games to mechanical puppies and doggie arts and crafts, these affordable gifts will improve memory, reading and motor skills.

In this review, we include the best of breed for coloring and activity books, board games, mechanical and robotic toys and apparel and accessories that kids who love dogs crave.

Best Dog Themed Activity and Coloring Books


activity book for young dog lovers

The I love Dogs Activity Book ($6.99) is great for kids at home or on vacations.  It includes an adorable mix of dog and puppy stickers, postcards and bookmarks. With easy step by step instructions, kids learn how to draw their favorite breeds. Fun-fact trivia cards increase their canine knowledge while the imaginative activities encourage diary writing and new skills, such as making doggie treats!

Kids love the cute dogs and puppies presented in this book, parents love that it improves reading skills, motor skills and keeps kids entertained for hours on rainy days. Ideal for individual play or sharing with friends.



The Dog Lover's Adult Coloring Book.  While it is marketed as an adult coloring book, its images are not too complex for younger hands to fill-in.  The book contains 40 realistically drawn images including some of the more unusual breeds such as the Rhodesian Ridgeback and French Bulldog. The images are printed on only one side if each page, so there is no worry of bleed-through with markers. This is a full sized coloring book with medium paper stock. ($9.99)

Don't forget to include colored pencils, crayons or markers with this gift!

For the Aspiring Artist and Dog Lover: Learning To Draw Dogs

young dog lover's gifts
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An American Booksellers Pick of The Lists, Draw 50 Dogs teaches step by step techniques for drawing 50 breeds of dogs. Aspiring artists may enjoy learning to draw a variety of animals and flora. Included in this series are horses, animals, flowers, cats and birds.
Paperbacks Start at $8.88





For the more advanced art student there is Drawing Made Easy: Dogs and Puppies: Discover Your "Inner Artist" as you explore the basic techniques of pencil drawing, by Nolon Stacey.
This book starts at $8.96 in paperback and $6.59 for Kindle
paint by numbers gifts for all ages.
Paint By Numbers Sets offer a variety of images from realistic to cartoon.
They are all inclusive and very affordable


Best Dog Themed Board Games For Very Young Dog Lovers


puppy-opoly gift for young dog lovers
Interactive Board Game Puppy-Opoly

Parents enjoy playing this game, patterned after Monopoly, as much as the kids do. In Puppy-Opoly players buy puppies instead of properties, go to the doghouse instead of jail and receive payment in treats not money. Players are required to bark for their treats, which are the currency of this board game. Here, players pick Dog Obedience cards instead of Chance cards. Kids love the dog obedience cards because they are asked to act out different dog behaviors such as roll over, chase your tail, beg and of course "High-Pawing" other players. For ages 5-8; two to four players.

For older players there is Dog-Opoly. Also based on Monopoly, the board game uses money and breed cards for real estate are arranged by breed size. Each dog "Deed" is fill with fun facts about that breed. This game can be played two ways, standard play and a "one hour" game play, which many parents will appreciate.


Best Dog Themed Board Games For Young and Adult Dog Lovers



Sequence Dogs - Although this game is marketed fro 7 years to adult, we have found that kids 4 years and older can enjoy this game with a little help from their older relatives. Similar to the other Sequence board games, the dog version includes fun facts about the breeds as well as very attractive breed images. The object of the game is to be the first to get five chips in a row on the game board, by match the images to those on your cards.

Fun Dog Art for Kids




Molding Mates Decals won't damage the walls and can be moved as many times as suits your young pet lover to create an animal fantasy land in any room.  Molding mates come in a variety of species from cats and hummingbirds to chickens and action figures.  The vinyl images will stick to table tops, glass non-textured wall paper and painted drywall.  (3 pack of puppy stickers $19.99)



Molding Mates Puppy Pack 3 Molding Mates Home Decor Peel and Stick Vinyl Wall Decal Stickers


Dog themed shower curtains make getting up and getting ready for school much more exciting! There are a wide variety of styles to choose from.  Select cartoon dogs, stylized dogs or real dogs like this one for Lab Lovers!

Complete the theme with paw print shower hooks!

Canine Themed Apparel Suits Dog Lovers of All Ages!

Cute dog hats for kids
These hats offer adorable winter protection.  Many come with ear flaps
that tie under the chin or with matching paw mittens.


School Lunch Boxes Offer a Variety of Dog Themed Gifts under $20.00


soft lunch pail with dog images



HUGSIDEA offers a variety of 3D images of small breed dogs on
their shoulder strap, insulated lunch boxes.

Dog Toys and Robots Highest in Customer Satisfaction

mechanical dog toys for kids

Paw Patrol - Action Pack Pup & Badge - RoboDog and Skye .


These toys are insanely popular; they are made by Ryder for the Nickelodeon show Paw Patrol. Press RoboDog's, badge to transform his Pup Pack into wings just like in the show! Collect each loveable Paw Patrol Action Pack Pup and work together as a team! Whether it's Ryder, Rubble, Skye or Everest, each pup has a unique push button transformation.  No batteries are necessary. For kids aged 3-8. ($9.99-14.95)

paw patrol toys for kids
Paw Patrol Pup Pack - Skye is one of the more popular toys


The Essentials For Teething Retrievers 5 Best Puppy Toys for Labs

America's favorite dog breed is also one of America's toughest power chewers.  These five toys have been tested for durability, interest and safety.  Several of these toys float, making them ideal for retrieval training, as well as all round chew toys. Your Labrador Retriever puppy is guaranteed to love these toys for a long time to come!

Best Lab Puppy Toy The Goughnut Stick
The GoughNuts Stick is Guaranteed for Life

The GoughNuts Guaranteed Indestructible Dog Chew Toys


Designed with maximum safety in mind, the GoughNuts Dog Toys are made from premium rubber that is not as plastic tasting as some of the competitor's toys.  The Original Toy comes in green with a red center. Their slogan is, "Green means Go! Red means Stop!" If your dog reaches the red center, it is time to take it away from him and send it in for a replacement.  You pay shipping and a small handling fee for the replacement.


Cross section of the GoughNuts  Dog Chew Toys
Here Black means Go, and Red means Stop!
Lab owners rave about the durability of these toys.  To maximize your value and the longevity of the toy, go for the Goughnut Maxx 50 Ring. This toy has the strongest rubber of any chew toy on the market, and is available in both the stick and doughnut shaped designs.

Advantages:

  • Made in the USA
  • Floats in water; ideal for water loving Labrador Retrievers
  • Guaranteed Indestructible. GoughNuts will replace your toy for free when it reaches the red inner core.

Doughnut Shaped GoughNuts Three Sizes:


  • .75 Ring is offered in Green, Black, and Yellow - 3.75 inches in diameter and 1.3 inches cross section.
  • Original GoughNut Ring in Green, Black, Pro 50, Yellow & Orange - 5 inches diameter, 1.75 inches CS
  • MaXX Ring in Black, Pro 50 (distinguished with a yellow marking) - 6.25 Inches diameter, 2.1 inches CS

    Stick Shaped Goughnuts in 3 Sizes


    • .75 Med Sticks in Green, Black, Orange & Yellow - Length 6.5 inches, Cross section 1.3 inches (for 10 to 25 pound dogs or used as a quick reward for larger dogs).

    • Large Stick in Green, Black, Pro 50, Orange & Yellow - Length 9.0 inches, Cross section 1.75 inches (Ideal for medium and large - 30-60 pound - dogs for play and moderate chewing).
    • MaXX Stick in Black & Pro 50 - Length 11.5 inches, Cross section 2.1" (Large dogs for play and moderate to heavy chewing).

    Recommendation:
    To maximize the lifespan of the toy for your lab, purchase either the Black Pro 50 or MaXX for extremely heavy chewers.


    Best All Natural Chew for Labs: Antos Origins Natural Root Chews


    Best Natural Chew Toy for Lab Puppies
    All Natural Root Dog Chews are sourced in Spain
    These long lasting root chews satisfy your lab puppies desire to chew on sticks, but are guaranteed not to splinter or cause digestive upset.  They look and feel like very dense cork. Our "Sprout" size root chew lasted for 4 weeks with 7 growing puppies! That's better than any antler chew has lasted, and it won't break teeth.

    The Himalayan Chews come in a variety of sizes. We recommend the Sprout size (3x4x4 inches) for Lab puppies and the Stump size for adult Labrador Retrievers ((5x5x6 inches).  The irregular shape allows puppies to always find an angle to chew on the treat no matter what size it start out at.

    Advantages:
    • All natural
    • Sourced in Spain
    • Will not splinter or break teeth
    • Natural toothbrush
    • Durable and long lasting
    • High interest for all dog breeds
    Recommendation:

    Nylabone Teething Keys: Best Puppy Teething Toy - For Puppy Teeth Only


    Best Teething Toy for Puppies

    We can't explain the intense interest puppies have in these teething keys, other than the fact that they really do smell like bacon.  The introduction of these toys in the puppy pen caused a minor riot. Puppies were snatching them and guarding the toys from each other.  If you have more than one puppy, get enough to go around with a few spares!

    Advantages:
    • Made in the USA
    • High Interest
    • Encourages nondestructive chewing habits while satisfying the natural urge to chew
    • Softer material designed for teething puppies
    • Bristles raised during chewing help clean teeth and prevent tartar buildup
    • Different textures massage gums and teeth for better oral health
    Warning: These are designed specifically for puppy teeth. Remove these toys from puppies once the adult molars erupt. Not recommend in households with adult dogs present.

    Recommendation: Purchase the medium or large size Nylabone Just For Puppies Medium Key Ring Bone Puppy Dog Teething Chew Toy for Lab puppies.


    The Toughest Retrieving Toy - The Tuffy Ultimate Series of Dog Toys

    Durable dog toy for fetch, tug and Frisbee games
    Start your Lab puppy's retrieving skills with this durable ring toss toy from Tuffy.
    How can this dog toy be so tough that it has lasted for years, when other indestructible dog toys made from fire hose material have failed within 30 minutes? The construction of these toys is, in fact, quite a feat of engineering:

    Each toy is made with four layers. The first two layers are made of industrial grade luggage material, 1 layer of plastic coating, and the outer layer is made of soft fleece on the outside. All of these layers are sewn together to make one super strong layer of material. 

    Each toy is sewn together with 2 layers of quilted cross stitching and then 2 layers of linear stitching. After the toy is sewn together an additional piece of black trim is added to cover the four rows of stitching. This extra piece of black trim is sewn with 3 linear stitches to give the product a total of 7 seams.   

    Advantages:

    • Great for teaching puppies to retrieve: roll it on the ground, sail it as a Frisbee or use it as a tug toy.
    • It Floats!
    • Incredibly durable
    • Machine washable, air dry
    • Comes in a wide Variety of colors, shapes and sizes

    At 20" Tall, the Tuffy T-Rex Toy can stand in as a companion for your lab puppy!
    Recommendation:  We recommend the Tuffy Ultimates Ring Dog Toy, Red Paws to start.  It floats, making it a great starter tool for retrieval training and beginning Frisbee training.  its soft edges won't damage teeth and gums.


    Best Toy For Soothing Irritated Teething Gums: Chilly Bones

    lab puppy teething toy
    This durable toy stays frozen for a long time and cools burning gums during the teething phase.

    This delightful toy is made with non-toxic, quick freezing gel covered with durable canvas.  It has a slight vanilla scent, that seems to be appealing to most puppies.  The toy should stay cold for over an hour depending on ambient room conditions.

    The cold gel chills out red inflamed gums as puppies are cutting new teeth. Just rinse and return to freezer to chilly it out again. We recommend that you get two so you can have one chilling out while the other is in use.  

    Advantages:
    • Great for teething puppies or chilling out adult dogs during the dog days of summer
    • Promotes healthy teeth and gums
    • Simply hand wash and return to freezer
    • Inexpensive
    • Comes in two sizes


    Recommendation: Purchase the Large size for Lab Puppies.

    Bonus Recommendation: The Ultimate Retriever Training Kit


    retriever training kit for duck hunting
    Retriever training kit for teaching duck retrieval
    Coastal Pet Duck Training Kit
    If you want to get your young retriever off to a good start and teach a soft mouth for retrieving fowl, Remington makes a complete kit for teaching dogs to retrieve both ducks and pheasants. The kit includes a retrieving dummy, scent for either ducks or pheasants, a 25 foot lead, so you don't lose your dog during training, and a whistle with lanyard for teaching commands.

    This is an ideal gift for the new bird dog owner. It can be used for both serious gun dog training or just for a fun game of fetch.  The long lead is recommended for any serious long stay training, as it still gives you control over the dog, if he breaks his stay as you walk away from him.

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    Top Educational Toys | Award Winning Kids Toy, Canine Cardz, Offers 8 Games in One Package



    Looking for an novel toy for your young dog lover that does not involve electronics?   Canine Cardz, by Zazzy Pals, is 8 games in one package, and it combines children's three favorite activities.

    Awarded the 2014 "Best New Game of the Year" by Creative Child Magazine, the games are gender neutral and can be played alone or with up to 5 players.  All pieces come in a 5 x 9" carrying case, so it's ideal for holiday travel.


    The Package Includes:


    • A Deck of 54 Unique "Dog" Playing Cards
    • 12 Color Pencils
    • 1 Sketch Pad
    • 4 Large Colored Rubber Bones
    • Instructions for Playing 8 Different Games
    • Lessons on Learning How to Draw Dogs


    Canine Cardz on Sale at Wags and Whiskers Gifts. Use Coupon Code RP2012 for and additional 10% off

    Get It - Now

    The 8 games were developed by Randi Bienniek, a child psychologist, self taught artist as well as the mother of triplets!  Randi spent 20 years working as a school psychologist for elementary, middle and high school children. With these novel games, she brings her remarkable insights into child development and creativity, making each of the activities fun and challenging for kids.

    The games are designed to develop visual memory, matching skills, reading skills and fine motor skills for young children, but are fun for all ages to play. Speech pathologists and early literacy educators have been using the toys in their therapy sessions to promote discussion of the dog characters and to develop reading skills. The cards that many of the games revolve around are based on real life dogs, and include their unusual canine stories and careers.

    Sample Game Card
     8 Kids Games to Play
    • Match the Mutt
    • Go Fetch
    • Pass The Pooch
    • Stay
    • Dog Catcher
    • Woof
    • Zazzy 3's
    • Stay
    Each of the games is based on classic play patterns and is designed to last approximately 15 minutes, providing hours of quiet as well as some high action entertainment. 

    The rules are easy for children to understand, and the games are fun for the whole family to enjoy together.

    The cards are durable and come in their own plastic carrying case that is easy for little hands to open and close. The lid to the package is attached by the handle, a heavy duty grosgrain ribbon, so pieces are more likely to stay together.

    This is a truly well designed kids toy, we agree with Creative Child magazine, this is the best new game of the year. Visit Amazon for more purchasing options.Canine Cardz