25 Adorable Christmas Photo Ideas With Your Dog

The holidays and dogs are a perfect match — cozy, joyful, and endlessly photogenic. Whether you're making cards or just capturing memories, here are twenty-five adorable Christmas photo ideas to try with your pup this season.

Twenty-five festive photo ideas

1. Your dog in a festive red or plaid bow tie by the tree.
2. Peeking out from a cozy blanket.
3. Surrounded by wrapped gifts.
4. Wearing a Santa hat (if they'll allow it).
5. By the fireplace with stockings hung.
6. In front of twinkling string lights.
7. "Caught" opening a present.
8. Matching pajamas with the family.
9. A snowy outdoor romp.
10. Nose-to-nose with an ornament.
11. Framed by a garland wreath.
12. Sitting in a decorated sleigh or wagon.
13. With a "Dear Santa" letter.
14. Surrounded by candy canes.
15. Under the mistletoe.
16. Curled up with a stuffed reindeer.
17. A close-up of paws and a bow tie.
18. Looking up at the star on the tree.
19. With a personalized stocking.
20. A whole-family portrait, dog included.
21. Bokeh lights behind a dressed-up pup.
22. In a gift box with a big bow.
23. Baking cookies (supervised!) in the kitchen.
24. A candid mid-zoomies in the snow.
25. A cozy nap under the tree.

Dress the part

A festive bow tie makes any of these shots pop. Try the Red Plaid Bow Tie, the Green Plaid Bow Tie, or a classic Bright Red Bow Tie.

Match the whole family

For a family holiday card, dress the humans to match the dog. Handmade Bow Tie's Daddy & Me sets and festive plaid bow ties come in adult and kids sizes — perfect for a coordinated Christmas photo.

The takeaway

Christmas photos with your dog are all about cozy, festive fun. Pick a few ideas, add a holiday bow tie, keep treats handy — and capture the season's cutest memories.