Dogs. Cats. They’re part of the family right? “So why not let them be included in the family holiday card!” you might think to yourself. “What’s the worst that could happen?”
We’re here to show you just how wrong things can go when you add an animal or two to the ‘perfect Christmas photo’ equation.
And while the photos below are more ‘Fail la la la la’ than ‘Hark the hairy angels,’ these charming-meets-cringeworthy dog Christmas cards will definitely bring some extra joy to your world. Happy holidays!
This is why cats throw up on your bed
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All year round.
Rex never could resist a good wassail
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Sometimes you get a good wassail when all you wanted was a silent night.
Christmas with the Coneheads
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Ain’t no shame in this family’s cone game. Safety first.
Part dachshund, part pug, all Daddy’s girl
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Oh deer. Baby it might be cold outside but it’s warm in here by the fire.
Can’t we all just get along?
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Sibling rivalry spoils the family photo once again.
I can’t even begin to explain this one
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It’s a very cabbage patch Christmas.
But Mom, we’re sheepdogs, not deer dogs!
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It’s all fun and games until we get stuck dashing through the snow pulling Santa’s sleigh.
Who knew baby Jesus was actually French?
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What dog is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
A Frenchie fair who farts without care, While shepherds watch are keeping
The dog’s face really makes it.
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This dog is really feeling that Christmas spirit.
Sincere yet surreal
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It’s called fashion. Look it up.
But the best idea of all?
Why not skip the cheesy family pose and leave the people out of it entirely? These golden retrievers are giving us a lot of comfort and joy right now.
Were there ferrets in the manger?
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‘Two ferrets and a coonhound walk into a Christmas card’ is the beginning of a joke that practically writes itself.
And finally, filling out the manger with a llama and a lamb
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Now, this is just good clean fun. Nothing too ba-a-ad could happen here.
Have a wonderful holiday!
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