Writing a birthday card for a dog? You’re among friends. We’re the people who made the card edible, so we’re hardly going to judge.

A good dog birthday message is personal, short enough to fit, and preferably mentions the thing they love most. Food is usually a strong contender.

Funny birthday messages for dogs

• Happy birthday. We got you everything you wanted. It’s food.
• Every other day: DON’T EAT THAT. Birthday: GO ON THEN.
• Another year older. Still no idea what the doorbell is for.
• Happy birthday to my favourite sock thief.
• You’re the best dog ever. Please stop checking the bin.

Make it sound like your dog

Swap in their name, favourite toy or most ridiculous habit. The dog who steals your pillow deserves a different message from the one who brings you a tennis ball at six in the morning.

Try: ‘Happy birthday, [name]. Here’s to another year of [their favourite thing] and pretending you can’t hear me.’

Put those words on something worth scoffing

Choose an edible dog birthday card and add your own message with a dog-friendly edible ink pen. The ink goes on the card; the pen itself stays with you.

Prefer to get both together? Browse our card and pen sets. If you’re after something softer, we’ve also got heartfelt birthday messages for dogs.