Dog Christmas Advent Calendar - 24 Days of Real Meat Treats

Dog Christmas Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Real Meat Treats for Dogs

Most dog advent calendars are full of biscuits, fillers, and chicken. Ours isn't. The Shades of Gray Dog Christmas Advent Calendar gives your dog 24 days of surprises, with a real treat behind every door: six of our favourites made from rabbit, elk, venison, beaver, and bison, in a mix of textures your dog will look forward to every morning.

Every calendar is made by hand at our facility on Alderville First Nation using federally inspected meat. No chicken, no beef, no grain, no fillers, and nothing you can't pronounce. Just a little holiday excitement your dog can actually feel good about.

Sound Familiar?

• "My dog has allergies, so store advent calendars are off the table." Ours has no chicken, no beef, and no grain. 20 of the 24 treats are single-ingredient meat, and the other 4 are our grain-free Waboose biscuits with just three ingredients.
• "I read the ingredients on most calendars and put them back." Here's the whole list for the entire box: rabbit, elk, venison, beaver, bison, organic chickpea flour, and apple cider vinegar.
• "I want to try new proteins, but I don't want to buy five full bags." The calendar lets your dog taste all five in small amounts, so you'll know their favourite by Christmas.
• "I need a gift for someone whose dog has everything." A countdown of real meat treats is a gift the dog and the owner will both enjoy for 24 days.

What's Behind the Doors

Six treats, four doors each:

• Elk Rolls: 100% elk, gently dehydrated.
• Beaver Rolls: 100% beaver, ethically sourced in Ontario.
• Venison Strips: 100% venison, gently dehydrated.
• Freeze-Dried Bison Liver: 100% bison liver, a rich, high-value favourite.
• Freeze-Dried Rabbit: 100% rabbit from our own farm, light and tender.
• Waboose Rabbit Biscuits: Our grain-free rabbit biscuits, made with rabbit, organic chickpea flour, and apple cider vinegar.

Quick Facts

What It Is
A holiday countdown box with 24 days of treats for dogs, from December 1 to 24. Made in Canada by an Indigenous-owned family business.

Ingredients

• Rabbit, elk, venison, beaver, and bison
• Waboose biscuits also contain organic chickpea flour and apple cider vinegar with the mother
• 20 of 24 treats are single-ingredient meat
• Made by hand at our Alderville First Nation facility using federally inspected meat

Size and Weight

• Net weight: 285 g of treats
• Box size: 12 x 1 x 11 inches

What's Included

• 1 advent calendar with 24 numbered doors
• 24 days of treats, one behind each door

Shipping
Calendars ship November 15 to 30, so they arrive fresh for December 1. Quantities are limited. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Why Dog Parents Choose Our Advent Calendar

• 24 Days of Real Meat Surprises: A new treat every day from December 1 to Christmas Eve, so the countdown is as fun for your dog as it is for you.
• Five Proteins in One Box: Rabbit, elk, venison, beaver, and bison give your dog real variety all season long.
• A Short, Clean Ingredient List: 20 single-ingredient meat treats plus 4 grain-free, three-ingredient Waboose biscuits. No chicken, beef, grain, fillers, or artificial preservatives.
• A Mix of Textures: Firm rolls, strips, crunchy biscuits, and light freeze-dried bites keep every day interesting.
• High Protein, Grain and Gluten Free: Clean nutrition that fits a whole-food lifestyle.
• Rabbit From Our Own Farm: We raise the rabbit ourselves in Ontario. Our beaver is ethically sourced in Ontario, and our elk, venison, and bison are farmed in Canada.
• Made by Hand on Alderville First Nation: Each calendar is filled fresh at our facility, rooted in Indigenous respect for the whole animal, not mass-produced.
• An Easy Gift: Perfect for your own pup, or wrapped up for a friend, neighbour, dog walker, or groomer.

Perfect For

✔ Dogs who deserve their own holiday countdown
✔ Dogs who can't have chicken, beef, or grain
✔ Pet parents who want a festive treat without the junk ingredients
✔ Dogs on whole-food diets
✔ Trying new proteins in small, easy amounts
✔ Holiday gifts for dog lovers, dog walkers, groomers, and neighbours
✔ Pet parents looking for Indigenous-owned, Canadian-made treats

Looking for something for the cat too? See our Cat Christmas Advent Calendar.

Feeding Instructions

Open one door each day from December 1 to December 24 and give your dog the treat inside. Treats can be broken into smaller pieces for small dogs or puppies. Freeze-dried liver is rich, so break it up for little dogs. As with any new treat, introduce slowly, supervise your dog, and make sure fresh water is available.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The treats are shelf-stable. Keep the calendar out of your dog's reach until it's time to open a door, because they will figure out what's inside.

Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed analysis varies by treat. See each treat's product page, linked above, for full details.

Dog Christmas Advent Calendar FAQ

Q: Is there a dog advent calendar without chicken, grain, or fillers?
A: Yes, this one. There's no chicken, beef, grain, or fillers in the box. 20 of the 24 treats are single-ingredient meat, and the other 4 are our grain-free Waboose rabbit biscuits, made with just rabbit, organic chickpea flour, and apple cider vinegar.

Q: What's inside the Dog Christmas Advent Calendar?
A: Six treats, four doors each: Elk Rolls, Beaver Rolls, Venison Strips, Freeze-Dried Bison Liver, Freeze-Dried Rabbit, and Waboose Rabbit Biscuits.

Q: How big are the treats?
A: The calendar holds 285 g of treats across 24 doors, so each day is a small daily surprise, not a meal. For large dogs, many owners pair the calendar with a full bag of their dog's favourite.

Q: Is the advent calendar suitable for dogs with allergies?
A: There's no chicken, beef, or grain inside, and all five proteins are novel proteins that many sensitive dogs do well with. Because the calendar includes five proteins plus chickpea flour in the Waboose biscuits, it may not suit dogs on a strict elimination diet or with a known allergy to any of these. In that case, one of our single-protein treats is a better choice.

Q: Is it safe for small dogs and puppies?
A: Yes. Treats break easily into smaller pieces for small breeds and puppies. Introduce new treats slowly and supervise your dog while they enjoy them.

Q: Are the treats raw or cooked?
A: None are raw. The rolls and strips are gently dehydrated, and the bison liver and rabbit are freeze-dried. Both methods keep natural nutrients while making the treats shelf-stable.

Q: When will my calendar ship?
A: Calendars ship between November 15 and 30 so they arrive fresh for December 1. Quantities are limited, so we recommend ordering early.

Q: Can I order an advent calendar as a gift?
A: Absolutely. It's one of the easiest gifts for any dog lover, whether that's family, a friend, your dog walker, or your groomer. Order a few and add a treat bag to reach free shipping over $100.

Q: Is there a cat version?
A: Yes. Our Cat Christmas Advent Calendar has 24 days of single-ingredient treats made for cats, so every pet in the house gets a countdown.

Q: Where are Shades of Gray treats made?
A: All Shades of Gray treats are made in Canada by our Indigenous-owned family business, at our facility on Alderville First Nation using federally inspected meat. Our rabbit is raised on our own farm in Ontario, our beaver is ethically sourced in Ontario, and our elk, venison, and bison are farmed in Canada.