November 19, 2025, 5:17 am | Read time: 16 minutes

Advent Calendars for Dogs Compared – How They Were Rated

Nowadays, there is a wide range of Advent calendars for dogs available in stores – but the quality, variety, and composition of the included snacks vary greatly. For PETBOOK, I tested various calendars in two price categories:

• under 20 euros and
• over 20 euros.

The Advent calendars in this article are arranged in ascending order by price. Those who want to jump directly to the premium brands will find them further down.

Among other things, the following were evaluated:

• Variety and diversity of snacks,
• Ingredients, compatibility for sensitive dogs,
• Sustainability of packaging, and
• Value for money.

Special attention was paid to the composition of the treats (e.g., meat content, additives, grain-free), suitability for sensitive or allergic animals, and the overall value of the calendar – both in terms of content and packaging sustainability.

Rating System

Category	Rating Criterion	Point Description
Variety & Diversity	Number and variety of snack types, shapes, consistency	1 = very monotonous (1–2 types) to 5 = very diverse (8+ types, various textures and shapes)
Ingredients	Quality of ingredients, meat content, avoidance of problematic components	1 = low (grain, unclear composition) to 5 = high quality (clearly declared, high meat content, natural ingredients)
Additives	Use of preservatives, colorants, artificial flavors, etc.	1 = many additives, 3 = partially without, 5 = completely free of additives
Sustainability	Packaging (plastic content, recycling, reusability)	1 = lots of plastic, 5 = completely recyclable or plastic-free

Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Multifit”

The Multifit Advent calendar is one of the cheapest in the test at just under five euros, but it offers little variety. The 24 doors contain simple treats from two types with grain and dairy products. Due to the preservatives, it is less suitable for dogs with dietary sensitivities. The packaging is entirely made of cardboard and plastic, which lowers the sustainability rating. Overall, a cheap but simple calendar for non-sensitive dogs.

• Price: 4.99 euros
• Content Weight: 250 g
• Design: festively colorful
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 2/5 points
Two types of snacks, simple treats in normal form (mini bones and bites), normal size, soft consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 2/5 points
Meat and animal by-products (poultry, lamb, duck or beef), grain, partly fruits, glycerin, vegetable protein extracts, milk and dairy products, minerals, oils and fats, vitamins
Additives: with preservatives

Nutritional Peculiarities: Caution for dogs with dietary sensitivities or allergies due to some ingredients (grain, milk or dairy products)

Sustainability: 1/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay, each snack is individually packaged in plastic

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 points

The Advent Calendar by “Das Futterhaus”

This calendar impresses with an especially good value for money. For 4.99 euros, it includes six different snack types and even a five-euro shopping voucher – making the calendar almost free. The ingredients are solid, though not high-quality, and contain common components like wheat flour and corn starch. The packaging is simple. An affordable calendar that scores mainly through its variety.

• Price: 4.99 euros
• Content Weight: 300 g
• Design: with festive dog photo
• Extras: includes 5-euro shopping voucher for Futterhaus

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 4/5 points
Six types of snacks with meat and fish in normal form (strips, coins, bites, sandwich and sticks), normal size, consistency unknown

Ingredients and Composition: 2/5 points
Chicken breast, lamb or whitefish, wheat flour, corn starch, glycerin, salt, partly banana, soy protein, rice, sesame
Additives: no information

Nutritional Peculiarities: Caution for dogs with dietary sensitivities or allergies due to some ingredients (wheat flour, corn starch, salt, soy protein, rice and sesame)

Sustainability: 3/5 points
Cardboard with inlay, packaging of snacks unknown

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 points

Dogs’n Tiger Premium Advent Calendar by Guido Maria Kretschmer

The Dogs’n Tiger calendar focuses on premium quality: The snacks contain up to 85 percent meat and are free from sugar, artificial flavors, or flavor enhancers. However, the calendar offers only three different types and a notably small content of 144 grams. The packaging is appealing but not particularly sustainable. A calendar for dogs that value high-quality meat snacks but don’t need much variety.

• Price: 9.99 euros
• Content Weight: 144 g
• Design: festively colorful
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 2/5 points
Three types of premium snacks with 85 percent meat, simple treats in normal form (round and square), normal size, soft to normal consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 4/5 points
Chicken breast fillet, duck breast fillet or salmon belly, vegetable glycerin, rice protein, partly rosemary
Additives: grain-free and sugar-free, without artificial flavors, without flavor enhancers, gluten-free, with preservatives

Nutritional Peculiarities: Content consists of two meat types (poultry and fish), all snacks contain rice protein, important for allergy sufferers

Sustainability: 2/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay, each snack is individually packaged in recyclable plastic

Value for Money: 3/5 points

Overall Rating: 2.75 out of 5 points

Chicko Snacks Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Rinti”

The Rinti calendar offers particularly high variety with eight different snack variants. Behind the doors are chicken and duck snacks in many forms – from fillets to cubes to small Christmas trees. All products are made without additives. The daily portions are somewhat small, but the quality of the snacks is convincing. A classic calendar that offers a lot of variety for little money.

• Price: 8.99 euros
• Content Weight: 170 g
• Design: festively colorful
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 5/5 points
Eight types of snacks and treats in various forms (fillets, drumsticks, strips, cubes, Christmas tree and star), normal snack size, medium to rather hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 4/5 points
Chicken fillet, duck, chicken meat, chicken breast meat or duck meat, vegetable by-products, minerals, vegetable by-products, partly ham, cheese
Additives: without additives

Nutritional Peculiarities: Content consists only of poultry (the addition of ham is not precisely declared), important for allergy sufferers

Sustainability: 2/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay, each content is individually packaged in plastic bags

Value for Money: 4/5 points

Overall Rating: 3.25 out of 5 points

Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Vitakraft”

Vitakraft delivers a solid mix of six meaty snack types without soy, wheat, or artificial additives with this calendar. The treats are larger and more filling than those in other inexpensive calendars. Criticism is directed at the individual plastic packaging; otherwise, the calendar is a balanced and compatible choice. Ideal for dogs that react sensitively but don’t want to miss out on enjoyment.

• Price: 11.99 euros
• Content Weight: 244 g
• Design: with festive dog photo
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 4/5 points
Six types of meaty snacks in various forms (fillets, bones, coins and sticks), normal snack size, medium consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 4/5 points
Chicken meat, duck breast, chicken breast fillet or lamb meat, vegetable by-products, partly vegetables (carrots), vegetable protein extracts, minerals
Additives: without soy, wheat, egg, dairy products, meat meal, without additives like preservatives, colorants or flavor enhancers

Nutritional Peculiarities: Content consists of two meat types (poultry and lamb), important for allergy sufferers

Sustainability: 2/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay, each snack is individually packaged in plastic bags

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 points

Premio Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Trixie”

The Trixie Premio calendar is considered a higher-quality version of the well-known Trixie Advent calendar. It contains eight different snacks, some freeze-dried, and offers good variety. However, some ingredients like wheat or rice can be problematic for sensitive dogs. The design is nice, but the packaging is not sustainable. The back of the calendar states “made in China.” Overall, a decent calendar for dogs without allergies.

• Price: 14.02 euros
• Content Weight: 240 g
• Design: with festive motif
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 5/5 points
Eight types of snacks and treats in normal forms (sausages, sandwiches, rolls, hearts, bones, cubes, strips and slices), normal snack size, medium to rather hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 3/5 points
Duck meat, chicken meat, duck breast or fish, partly glycerin, pea protein, tapioca starch, collagen, minerals, vegetable protein extracts, wheat flour, vegetable by-products, rice, carrots, potato starch, chewable skin
Additives: without added sugar

Nutritional Peculiarities: Content consists only of poultry and fish, important for allergy sufferers. Caution for dogs with dietary sensitivities or allergies due to some ingredients (wheat flour, rice).

Sustainability: 2/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay, each snack is individually packaged in plastic bags

Value for Money: 4/5 points

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 points

Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Pet Päl”

The Pet Päl calendar is the clear favorite in the affordable price range. The hard-baked cookies are completely natural, gluten-free, and made without sugar or artificial additives. The ingredient list reads like a health recipe: duck, lamb, sweet potato, herbs, and coconut oil. Particularly positive: The packaging is almost entirely made of compostable material. This calendar is ideal for dogs with dietary sensitivities and environmentally conscious owners.

• Price: 16.79 euros
• Content Weight: 200 g
• Design: with festive motif
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 3/5 points
Five types of cookies, hard-baked in normal and festive shapes (diamond, hearts, clouds, stars, boots, Christmas tree and bell), normal treat size, very hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Duck, turkey or lamb, potato flakes, amaranth, minerals, partly sweet potato flour, canola oil, apples, carrots, brewer’s yeast, coconut oil, parsnips, fennel, herbs (oregano, parsley, lovage, thyme, chamomile, rosemary), turmeric, salmon oil, beetroot (natural colorant)
Additives: without salt, without sugar, gluten-free, without artificial color or flavorings

Nutritional Peculiarities: Ideal for sensitive or allergic dogs due to two meat types (poultry and lamb). Only high-quality ingredients were processed in a balanced composition with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and oils.

Sustainability: 5/5 points
Except for the outer protective film, the cardboard with compostable inlay made from eggshell carton and parchment paper is 100 percent recyclable. The cookies are not individually packaged.

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 points

Gourmet Mix Advent Calendar by Martin Rütter from “FRESCO Dog Foods”

The FRESCO calendar impresses with ten different snacks, including dried meat, drops, and even dry barf. All products are made without artificial additives. Particularly practical: There are alternative versions for allergy sufferers. The only downside is the small total amount of 180 grams. Overall, the calendar offers healthy variety and is ideal for dogs whose owners value natural nutrition.

• Price: 19.99 euros
• Content Weight: 180 g
• Design: festively colorful
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 5/5 points
Ten types of treats and snacks in various forms (bones, drops, bites, dry barf, ox pizzle), normal size, normal to hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Beef, water buffalo, chicken, turkey, lamb, duck, vegetable glycerin, partly salmon meat, beef meat, beef heart, beef liver, chicory inulin, cheese, sunflower protein, sunflower oil, apple, pear, carrot, fiber cellulose, yeast, table salt, pumpkin, sweet potato, rosehip, chard, cod liver oil, algae lime, salmon oil, blueberry, rosehip powder, seaweed meal, beef head skin
Additives: without artificial additives

Nutritional Peculiarities: The content consists of many different meat types (important for allergy sufferers), but there are two alternative calendars from FRESCO for allergy sufferers to choose from: Monoprotein “Horse” or “Fine Selection Poultry”

Sustainability: 2/5 points
Cardboard with plastic inlay

Value for Money: 4/5 points

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 points

Advent Calendar for Dogs for “AniForte”

The AniForte calendar consists exclusively of natural ingredients and so-called functional snacks, developed with veterinarians and nutritionists. In addition to meat snacks, it also contains plant-based and insect-protein treats as well as herbal blends for digestion and relaxation. The packaging is sustainable and compostable. This calendar is ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs and owners who care about high-quality ingredients and sustainability. There is also a premium version of the calendar with functional snacks, dietary supplements, and care products for 59.99 euros.

• Price: 24.99 euros
• Content Weight: 240 g
• Design: with festive motif
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 4/5 points
8 types of purely natural snacks and functional snacks based on meat, vegan or insect, air-dried in natural form, normal treat size, medium to rather hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Horse, beef product, chicken product, chicken meat, vegetable by-products, minerals, partly potato, mealworms, Hermetia larvae, carrot, celery, pumpkin, sweet potato, beetroot, carob, zucchini, parsnip, apple, rosehip shell, coconut, banana, herbal blend (fennel, lemon balm, chamomile, caraway, licorice root), natural peat powder, psyllium husks, rosehip, apple fiber, Jerusalem artichoke, cellulose fibers, vegetable glycerin, herbal blend (valerian, hops, lemon balm, passionflower), chamomile, green tea extract, coconut meat
Additives: gut flora stabilizer, without additives or artificial additives

Nutritional Peculiarities: These snacks consist only of natural and high-quality ingredients and were developed with veterinarians, nutritionists, and animal healers. The two functional snacks “Relax” for calming and “Stomach-Intestine” are actually intended more for acute use due to the included herbal blends rather than as daily treats.

Sustainability: 5/5 points
The cardboard has a compostable cellulose inlay that is 100 percent recyclable. The snacks are not individually packaged.

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 points

Pawesome Food for Pets Premium Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Tales & Tails”

The calendar from Tales & Tails offers 14 different types of snacks and functional treats, all made from purely natural ingredients. It contains no artificial additives and is completely grain-free. Particularly positive is the fact that one euro per sold calendar is donated to animal welfare. The calendar is well-suited for trying out many products from the manufacturer. The content is relatively small at 154 grams, but very high-quality. A calendar for dog owners who value quality and responsibility.

• Price: 24.99 euros
• Content Weight: 154 g
• Design: with festive motif in black
• Extras: QR codes with surprises in the doors, 1-euro donation per calendar to an animal welfare project

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 5/5 points
14 types of purely natural dry food, functional snacks and treats, 100 percent natural, treats and dry food in natural form, normal treat size, medium to hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Duck, lamb, horse, trout, herring, cod, salmon protein, insects, black soldier fly, protein hydrolysate, minerals, partly sweet potato, pumpkin, apple, plantain, psyllium, beetroot, chicory, tapioca, lentils, chickpeas, peas, salmon oil, seaweed, blueberries, canola oil, fennel, brewer’s yeast, spirulina, psyllium husks, peat, inulin, beta-glucan, MOS, FOS, MSM, green-lipped mussel, turmeric, hemp flour, collagen, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, water mint, peppermint, anise, rosemary, beta-glucans, St. John’s wort, valerian, chamomile, lemon balm, basil, basil seeds, flax seeds, algae oil
Additives: vitamins, minerals, fatty acids without grain, meat meals, sugar, soy, dairy products, additives or artificial colorants, flavor enhancers and additives

Nutritional Peculiarities: These snacks consist only of natural and high-quality ingredients and were developed with veterinarians, nutritionists, and animal healers. The functional snacks “Springboard” for joints, “In Teeth” for dental care, “Määähditation” for calming, “Shiny Piece” for coat and “Belly Rub” for stomach-intestine calming are actually intended more for acute use due to the included herbal blends rather than as daily treats.

Sustainability: 4/5 points
The snacks are not individually packaged.

Value for Money: 3/5 points

Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 points

Premium Advent Calendar for Dogs by “Pets Deli”

With over 1.2 kilograms of content, the Pets Deli calendar is the most extensive in the test. It contains snacks, wet food, pâtés, and bars in original size – all made from high-quality, natural ingredients. The packaging with 24 small boxes is reusable and attractively designed. A ten-euro voucher rounds off the offer. With the hidden 10-euro voucher, the price is reasonable and average for the amount of content. The perfect calendar for dogs who want to enjoy a large and varied Christmas season.

• Price: 54.99 euros
• Content Weight: 1280 g
• Design: colorful, festive, large calendar with cardboard boxes to remove
• Extras: 10-euro voucher

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 5/5 points
14 types of natural snacks, treats, pâté, wet food, filet toppings, bars in normal or festive form (bars, bites, stars), normal treat snack size, partly original product sizes (tube, can), soft to rather hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Beef, chicken, pork, salmon fillet, duck, turkey, poultry, minerals, partly broth, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, pear, celery, linseed oil, parsley, canola oil, meat broth, tapioca starch, brewer’s yeast, thyme, pumpkin, glucosamine, chondroitin, rosemary, natural vegetable glycerin, peanut butter, potato starch, blueberry, cellulose, protein hydrolysate, potato fiber, cheese powder, raspberry, spinach, sweet potato, amaranth, apricot, coconut, honey, orange peel, celery, pumpkin seed flour, flax seeds, beetroot, parsnip, gingerbread spice, vegetable broth
Additives: with vitamins and minerals, without gluten, sugar, color or flavorings, partly with antioxidants and preservatives

Nutritional Peculiarities: The content consists of natural and high-quality snacks and food. The Christmas treats may contain unusual ingredients, such as gingerbread spice or orange peel (important for sensitive animals).

Sustainability: 4/4 points
The calendar contains 24 removable boxes. These can be refilled, making the calendar reusable. The content is individually packaged in bags, cans, or a tube.

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 points

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XXL Barf Advent Calendar for Dogs 100% Natural by “Barfaway”

This calendar is aimed at dogs accustomed to barf feeding. It contains 14 types of pure natural products – air-dried meat and fish, some with fur. The snacks are without additives or preservatives and in natural form. The inlay of the calendar is made from renewable raw materials and is plastic-free. Barfaway thus offers a true natural product and the most sustainable calendar in the test – but for experienced chewers.

• Price: 58.90 euros
• Content Weight: 335 g
• Design: festive design, large calendar in black-gold
• Extras: none

My Rating:

Variety and Diversity: 4/5 points
14 types of pure natural products, natural chew snacks with and without fur, freeze-dried meat and fish in natural, unprocessed form, mainly large sizes, rather hard to very hard consistency

Ingredients and Composition: 5/5 points
Chicken breast fillet, leaf tripe, lamb head skin, lamb lung cubes, beef meat, lamb ears, horse heart, ox tails, chicken feet, sprats, horse lung, cartilage rings, horse meat, tripe mix coins, white beef tripe, beef heart, green tripe, chicken hearts, tuna, lamb mix coins, chicken necks, chicken gizzards, beef lung, beef head skin
Additives: without additives, preservatives or flavor enhancers

Nutritional Peculiarities: The content is suitable for dogs that are barfed and already know and can properly chew these natural products.

Sustainability: 5/5 points
The cardboard has an inlay made from 100 percent renewable raw materials and is therefore completely plastic-free. The inlay can be reused as a planting bed.

Value for Money: 5/5 points

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 points

Overall Results and Recommendations

If you want to make your dog happy during the Advent season, you have the choice between fun, quality, and sustainability. Here are our favorites at a glance:

Best Value Calendar (under 20 €):

Pet Päl (4.5)
Healthy, natural cookies, without additives and with sustainable packaging – ideal for sensitive dogs.

Sustainability Winner:

Pet Päl and AniForte: Both with plastic-free or compostable packaging and purely natural ingredients.

Best Premium Calendar (over 20 €):

AniForte (4.75) and BARFAWAY (4.75)
Natural, high-quality ingredients, without additives, with sustainable packaging.

Luxury Tip:

Pets Deli Premium (4.75)
The largest and most diverse calendar in the test – including food, snacks, and reusable packaging.