Santa Hat Dog Christmas Decoration with Candy Cane - Brown

This Christmas decoration is a little resin dog sitting up in its festive best, with a red and white candy cane held proudly in its mouth. Its golden brown coat is textured to look like soft fur, with long feathery ears falling either side of a sweet face, a shiny black nose and dark eyes. On its head sits a red Santa hat with a fluffy white brim and pompom, finished with a sprig of green holly and red berries, while a pair of brown antlers rises from the top. A green bauble with a gold cap rests at its feet. It stands 13.5cm tall, 7.5cm across and 10.5cm deep.

Because it stands on its own, it needs no hook or branch. Set it on a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf or a sideboard, and its size means it settles in among cards and greenery without crowding them. It is just as cheerful on a hallway table or a desk, where a friendly face is welcome right through December. As a Christmas gift it makes a thoughtful little present, the sort of piece that comes out with the decorations each year and soon becomes a family favourite. It slips easily into a stocking or a festive hamper.

The figure is made from resin, also known as polystone, which holds fine detail well. You can see it in the ridges of the fur, the curl of the holly leaves and the brim of the hat. Its finish uses warm, traditional Christmas shades of red, white, green and brown. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. It is a decorative piece for indoors. We like it beside a sprig of real holly on the mantelpiece, where it makes a sweet little festive scene.

How big is this dog Christmas decoration?

It stands 13.5cm tall, 7.5cm across and 10.5cm deep, so it fits neatly on a mantelpiece, windowsill or shelf without taking over the space.

What is the decoration made from?

It is made from resin, also known as polystone. The material holds fine detail well, from the fur on the coat to the Santa hat and the holly sprig.

Does it hang on the Christmas tree?

No, it has no hanging loop. It is a freestanding figure that sits upright on its own, so it belongs on a shelf, mantelpiece, sideboard or table rather than a branch.

What colours is the dog decoration?

The dog has a golden brown coat and wears a red and white Santa hat with brown antlers and green holly with red berries. It holds a red and white candy cane, and a green bauble with a gold cap sits at its feet.

How do I clean the resin dog?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth. If it needs more, wipe it gently with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. It is best kept indoors as a decorative piece.

Would it make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, it makes a thoughtful little Christmas present. It is small enough for a stocking or hamper, and cheerful enough to bring out with the decorations every year.