In many ways, our dogs are like children. We teach them manners, we bring them to the park for playtime, we plaster their sweet little faces all over Instagram. And, naturally, we take them to see Santa. Whether these pups were naughty or nice, they’re certainly adorable. Happy pawlidays to all!
1. It takes a very brave Santa to hold three costumed Chihuahuas.
Credit: ThePoochCoach.com
2. That moment you realize Santa’s beard is fake and you’ve been living a lie.
Credit: @evelynnweber
3. When you’re too big for Santa’s lap but not quite ready to stop believing.
Credit: @gypsy_soulphotography
4. “Is it time to see Santa yet? Is it time to see Santa yet? Santa! Look, it’s Santa!”
Credit: @riotheshepherd
5. Santa, if you’re reading, we’d like to ask for everything in this photo.
Credit: @grumpypuppytraining
6. When your little brother just can’t keep his cool and the whole mall is watching.
Credit: @sdmould
7. After promising Santa that he’d been a good boy, Riley suddenly remembered the many, many sneakers he ate.
Credit: @rileydoodled
8. The face you make when Santa denies your request for a Christmas squirrel.
Credit: @cozynookhq
9. Something tells us that Beansz had a very promising conversation with Santa.
Credit: @beansz
10. OK, so Lilo isn’t a dog. But a bunny in a Christmas sweater wins every single time.
Credit: @lilobinkypants
11. Cooper and Santa look so good together, we hear Rudolph is still sulking.
Credit: @cooperleetheaussie
12. Ralphie, moments after Santa told him that his bacon dreams were about to come true.
Credit: @ralphie_thepug
13. Too soon for a kiss? Never, says Maximus.
Credit: @sbandmaximus
14. Omi promised himself he wouldn’t get starstruck—but come on, this is Santa we’re talking about.
Credit: @omigram
15. Frederic demands to know who told Santa about the stolen sausages.
Credit: @frenchbulldog_frederic
16. Because playing it cool is overrated—especially at Christmas.
Credit: @mybakerylane
16. Just as Kissa expected—this Santa stuff is for the dogs.
Credit: @kimburrley
Monica Weymouth is a writer, editor and certified Weird Animal Lady. She lives in Philadelphia with her two rescued Shih Tzus.
Share:
