Drink your coffee with your cute canine. Sip your tea with your favorite feline. Coffee mugs that remind you of your favorite furry friends are fun.
Need a great gift for a friend who has pets? This selection of pet-related coffee mugs will definitely please the pet owner who will appreciate your thoughtfulness and recognition of their love for their pets.
*All photos of cats and dogs on this page were taken by me (Wednesday-Elf), unless otherwise noted. They are family pets, past and present!
Dog Lovers
Dogs are considered 'Man's Best Friend'
The phrase "Man's Best Friend" has been around since the 18th century, referred to in many ways, as shown in this Wikipedia article. Basically, it refers to a dog's loyalty, and companionship to us humans. No matter which breed one chooses, we all love our dogs.
Perfect Gift for My Brother and Sister-in-Law - They Love Their 'Abbi Girl' Boston Terrier Puppy
Abbi's Favorite Mug
I'm 'Auntie Pat' to my brother's Boston Terrier rescue pup, Abbi. She 'adores' me - really! :) Abbi told me I needed to get her 'people' each one of this personalized mug with an image of a Boston Terrier on it ~ just to keep the focus on her, the 'most important' creature in the house! I agree with you, Abbi. :)
Clever Cat Cups
Calico is a Color...
Did you know that the Calico Cat is not a breed? It's a 'color pattern' that is mostly white, with patches of two other colors, most often in the range of the orange tabby and black. And, as an interesting bit of 'trivia', most calico cats are female! :-)
A Persian is just one of the breeds that can end up with Calico coloring. Others can include the Manx, the American and British Shorthair, and the Japanese Bobtail.
Clever for Cat Owners...
If you are the resident human of a pet cat, you will appreciate this coffee cup message! Any cat-person knows this to be true! :)
DOGS HAVE OWNERS CATS HAVE STAFF
A Kitten Named Stormy
I once spent 6 weeks 'fostering' this kitten until his "Forever Home" could be found.
Tuxedo Cats
As the name implies, a Tuxedo cat is named for the fact that it is bicolor - black and white - resembling 'formal wear', like a tuxedo.
The tuxedo cat has been very popular in cartoon form over the years, including Felix Cat, Tomcat from Tom & Jerry, and Sylvester (Puddy Tat) cat.
A tuxedo cat is also one of the three types of cats in the popular video game Minecraft.
Maine Coon Cat
Meet "Mister", the Maine Coon Cat
When Mister came to live with his owner as a kitten, she wanted to wait and observe him for a few days before deciding on a name. Sometimes a kitten's personality will suggest the perfect name. Well, several days went by and the kitten's 'antics' produced the following responses frequently from owner: "You better stop that now, Mister", "You better watch out, Mister, you're going to be in trouble".... :).
After a week or so, she realized that she was always using the word "Mister" in sentences to the kitten... and thus his name evolved! :)
What is a Tabby Cat?
A tabby (or gray tiger as they are sometimes known), is any domestic cat that has a coat featuring distinctive stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns. A Tabby cat is not a breed, but instead is a color pattern.
Usually this coat pattern will appear together with a mark resembling an 'M' on its forehead. This type of cat includes the Maine Coon Cat, which we think 'Mister' is.
Summary
I love coffee mugs (have collected clever ones for years to use regularly for my morning coffee times). When it comes to pets, I'm primarily a cat person, but there are also several dogs sharing space with others in my family.
What Kind of Pet Do You Live With?
- Cat
- Dog
- Both Cats & Dogs
- Multiple Pets
- Other Kind of Animal
Tell me in the comments below. :)
Grandsons and Their Pets
Grandson Tyler with Pepe the Poodle Grandson Ryan with Missy the Cat |
*Coffee Mug Gift Guide for People with Pets originally written by Wednesday Elf on 11/24/2012 on another site.