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27 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dog Dads

From matching Barbour jackets to rugged hiking packs to denim bandanas that announce he’s ready to mingle, there’s something special for every dog dad this year.

by Charles Manning and Sean Zucker
Updated June 10, 2024
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To a dog dad, the love and companionship of his BFF (that would be his dog) is the gift that keeps on giving, year after year, snuggle after snuggle. But sometimes actual gifts are nice, too. You know, like matching dog-and-dad waxed cotton Barbour coats, a backpack that doubles as a dog carrier for adventures off the beaten path, or a dog pool float because it’s the time of year to throw a dog pool party. Check out all the amazing gear we’ve rounded up for this year’s Father’s Day gift guide.

Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)

Wolf republic dog backpack

A quality dog pack can be surprisingly hard to find. It certainly was for Wolf Republic’s founders, who started their company after their rescue dog managed to decimate two in the span of just a few weeks. “We really don’t like waste,” says co-founder Brittney Richards. “I don’t want you to have to buy something new every year. We’re non-seasonal, non-collection. So we really want these items to be timeless and to stand up to wear and everyday activities. That’s really our top priority.”

Wolf Republic’s best-selling Ranger Pack has a ton of cool features, including a padded handle for lift assist on the trail, a customizable fit with four points of harness adjustment, and four zipper pockets perfect for storing food, water, and other trail essentials. —CM

Barbour Wax Dog Coat

How handsome would your dog look walking around outside with his very own iconic waxed cotton Barbour jacket? So handsome! This particular model comes with a cotton tartan lining, corduroy collar detail, velcro chest fastening, and an underbody strap.

And if you want to do something extra-special, might we suggest getting dad a jacket to match? Dad’s will run you about seven times as much as pup’s, but it’ll never go out of style and it will last them the rest of their life. Also, the pictures of them together in their matching outfits will literally be priceless. —CM

Dad Grass cbd dog bones

Dad Grass is letting dogs get in on the CBD trend, offering delicious CBD bones for pups to enjoy. Each dog bone features four milligrams of the same organic full-spectrum CBD that Dad Grass puts in its edibles, smokables, and other human products. The treats are dairy-free, gluten free, 100 percent vegan, and pumpkin-flavored. Not to mention, the packaging is entirely compostable. 

While there is encouraging evidence of the oil’s ability to help treat inflammatory issues,  seizures,   pain relief, and  anxiety, a scientific consensus is TBD. If you are unsure about introducing CBD into your dog’s routine, it would be best to recruit the counsel of your primary veterinarian. —SZ

There’s nothing better than taking your dog out on the trail, especially when they can help lighten the load by carrying all their own stuff (treats, first aid, poo bags, etc.). Ruffwear’s Front Range Day Pack features foam-padded construction for comfortable extended wear, five points of adjustment for an optimal fit, internal mesh pockets, and a radial cut, weight-forward saddlebag design that creates passive compression and stabilizes pack contents.

It has a low-profile padded handle for controlled and comfortable lift and assist, and three leash attachment points: an aluminum V-ring on the back, a reinforced webbing loop on the chest, and a tow loop on the back. In other words, it’s about as well-designed a doggie backpack as you can get. Perfect for outdoorsy dogs and their outdoorsy dads. —CM

Dr. Kwane Stewart What It Takes to Save a Life book

Dr. Kwane, aka The Street Vet, has been treating the beloved pets of unhoused people for a decade. His new book, What it Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarians Quest for Healing and Hope, speaks to the many ways Project Street Vet has inspired change in the lives of unhoused pet parents, sick animals, and Dr. Kwane himself. In it, he shares his own story of becoming a veterinarian and, after a mental health crisis, switching his focus to street outreach full-time. Empowering and informative, it’s a great gift for any animal lover. —SH

Mr. Dog Stripe Mattress Bed

A stylish dog bed for a stylish dog dad, the Mr. Dog dog bed was designed to be as durable and dog friendly as it is interior decor-friendly. The 100 percent cotton twill cover was designed in collaboration with textile and wallpaper designer Kate Loudoun Shand and features non-toxic pigment silkscreen dyes and a signature black-on-black injection-molded resin zipper.

Inside, is a combination of shredded latex and cotton rag, which can comfortably support a dog’s weight and allow them to burrow to their heart’s content without damaging or fattening out the filling. It is possibly the best dog bed on the market, and certainly one of the most attractive. —CM

The Barkers Black Leather Harness

Dog harnesses these days come in every conceivable color and material, but there is something about this all-leather option from The Barkers that feels extra special. Made in Italy with ethically-sourced, vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather and brass-plated buckles, it looks more like a piece of a horse saddle from Hermès than a dog harness. And while an actual Hermès leather dog harness will run you around $1,000, this beauty is a relative steal at a mere $65. —CM

simplehuman Extra Large Pet Food Can

Big dogs require a lot of food, and storing that food properly (and so that doesn’t stick out against all your pretty kitchen decor) can be difficult. That’s where this large-capacity can from Simple Human comes in. It can hold up to 44 pounds of dog food and is designed with a lock-tight handle that keeps food in and dogs out. A silicone gasket forms an airtight seal, so food stays fresh, and it includes a convenient scoop that attaches magnetically under the lid. It also just looks damn nice. —CM

Most dogs don’t care what they eat out of, but these Wild One bowls are really nice. The color, the shape — they’re just really nice looking, and considering they’re out and in use all the time, that’s not a bad thing. They are made of sturdy, food-grade stainless steel, are dishwasher-safe, have a non-slip silicone base, and have a four-cup capacity for especially hungry dogs. You can also customize them with 26 letters and a choice of 10 emojis. Fun! —CM

Charles Manning

Charles Manning is an actor, writer, and fashion/media consultant living in New York City with his two cats, Pumpkin and Bear. Follow him on Instagram @charlesemanning.

Sean Zucker

Sean Zucker

Sean Zucker is a writer whose work has been featured in Points In Case, The Daily Drunk, Posty, and WellWell. He has an adopted Pit Bull named Banshee whose work has been featured on the kitchen floor and whose behavioral issues rival his own.

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