Dogs dress up as angels and Nativity characters in festive viral trend

by · Mail Online

In a heartwarming display of festive cheer, dogs across Britain have been getting dressed up by their owners as Nativity characters.

The viral Christmas trend has so far seen almost 180 dogs take part in the charitable campaign which is being run in aid of a disabled animal charity.

Over the course of today, pet owners across the nation are invited to take part and take inspiration from the Nativity-themed dog costumes on display below.

The wave of Christmassy pooch pictures has not only been organised with the goal of raising money, but also to 'bring a smile to people's faces'.

Hannah James from Cardiff originally conjured up the idea in 2022, with a handful of owners taking part that Christmas.

Last year, the canine cohort rapidly grew to over 60 dogs, and thanks to a doubling of efforts this year it so far appears they will far surpass participation expectations.

'It's just something fun and wholesome, you see so many bad things on social media but this is just cute dogs celebrating Christmas,' organiser Hannah said.

'My dog, Alffi, couldn't care less - I've dressed him up as a reindeer, and he just sits there in his outfit until I let him go!'

Daisy and Dandi, owned by Elisha in Berkshire, were cast as the wise dogs
Billie, owned by Joanna in Newcastle, was cast as the star
Belle, Buster and Bobby, owned by Chelsea in Portsmouth, were cast as the three kings
Ruby and Jasper in Chester were cast as the shepherd and the lamb
Rhubarb and Goose, owned by Kirsty in Manchester, were cast as the Inn Keepers
Marnie, owned by Ruby in Brighton, was cast as an angel
Harley and Quill, owned by Penny in North England, were cast as Inn Keepers too
Heathcliff, owned by Courtney in Oxford, was another cast a shepherd
Lennie, owned by Zoe in Milton Keynes, was cast as a donkey
Cava, owned by Rosie in Chester, was cast a wise dog
Alan, owned by Becca in North Wales, was cast as a donkey
Babybelle, owned by Gillian in London, was another cast as an angel
Jurgen, owned by Vicky in Northumbria, was another shepherd
Ziggy, owned by Sophie in Exeter, was cast as a lamb
Biscuit, owned by Natasha in Poynton, was cast as Mary
Binky, owned by Jo in London, was another wise dog
Cadi, owned by Steff in south Wales, was cast as a reindeer
Cooper, owned by Sarah in Taunton, was cast as a sheperd
Organiser Hannah pictured with her dog Alffi

'If it can raise some money for a good charity and bring a smile to a few people's faces, why not', the 31-year-old said. 

The planning began weeks ago with each of the dog owners allocated a specific Nativity character. 

The role of Jesus was assigned to Milo the dog in Ayreshire, with Mary played by Biscuit in Aylesbury and Joseph taken on by another Milo in Brighton.

All proceeds raised from the stunt go towards Broken Biscuits, the UK leading disabled animal charity which is based in Lincolnshire.