Calling All Dog Lovers: Celebrate Chinese Year of the Dog with these Canine Gifts
| 18th January 2018
2018 is the Chinese year of a dog.
The new year is celebrated on Friday the 16th of February. Manchester is celebrating the day with a number of events across the city, so why not bring the celebrations to your home.
Those born in the year of the dog are said to be loyal, honest, amiable and kind.
Famous ‘dogs’ include: Elvis Presley, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
To check if you were born in the year of a dog, check below:
| Dog Year | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | February 16, 2018 | February 4, 2019 |
| 2006 | January 29, 2006 | February 17, 2007 |
| 1994 | February 10, 1994 | January 30, 1995 |
| 1982 | January 25, 1982 | February 12, 1983 |
| 1970 | February 6, 1970 | January 26, 1971 |
| 1958 | February 18, 1958 | February 7, 1959 |
| 1946 | February 2, 1946 | January 21, 1947 |
| 1934 | February 14, 1934 | February 3, 1935 |
Here at VIVA, we have put together a round-up of the best dog-themed home accessories and gifts to spruce up your home.
Celebrate this Chinese new year in style and get your paws on these canine inspired pieces:
WALLPAPER TO SET TAILS WAGGING
I Want Wallpaper is home to a range of dog-themed wallpapers.
From £10.99 per roll, this is the perfect accessory to get in the spirit of the Chinese new year.
Dogs in sunglasses
Retro dogs in sunglasses print from £10.99
Puppy love roomset
Dogs breeds in frames print from £12.99
LOVE TO LOUNGE?
Cuddle up with a furry friend on a cold night with these cute, pure wool hot water bottles.
Sausage dog close up
French Bull dog close up
Hot water bottles – available to buy from £42, here.
Or, why not have a favourite pooch embroidered onto a dressing gown? Choose from a Verona Bulldog, a Beagle, a Pug and a sausage dog design.
Get your hound gown here.
Verona Bulldog
The shops of Manchester are full of all sorts of dog-themed stock:
Heading to Manchester Arndale or the Trafford Centre? Check out these stores and sniff out the best deals on all things dog inspired!
Next – From mini puffa coats, to slogan sweatshirts, this is the go to store to find clothing for your dog.
John Lewis and Debenhams – Looking for something more up market? These stores are home to the well known, hound-themed accessory brand, Radley.