21+ Puppy Themed Birthday Party Food Ideas 

Puppy themed birthday party food is a must for any dog party! If you're a fan of themed birthday parties you'll definitely want to check out these puppy party treats designed for dog lovers!

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Dog Themed Meals:

If your party includes a mealtime or you'd like something more substantial, start here and design your party menu. Build-your-own food bars are a great way to feed a crowd!

• Hot Dog Bar is an obvious choice! Go above and beyond the plain “Weiner dog” by providing plenty of fun toppings for Hot Dog recipes like:
  • Golden Retriever: ketchup and mustard
  • Poodle: BBQ sauce
  • English Bulldog: mustard & relish
  • Weiner Dog: nacho cheese and bacon
  • Bloodhound: chili & shredded cheese
  • Pug: bacon & grilled onions
  • Chihuahua: queso, jalapeños and pico de gallo for a little kick

• Puppy Pizza Bar: If you're looking for a kid-centered party menu with pizza this is the one. Make it easy on yourself by using mini naan bread as the crust for simple personal “pan” pizzas kids will love. Set out a variety of toppings and let your creativity go wild!
  • Pizza sauce: Try a classic spaghetti sauce with no added sugar
  • Mozzerella cheese
  • Pup-peroni: Regular or lower fat Turkey Pepperoni
  • Sliced olives
  • Shredded chicken: Buy a rotisserie chicken for dinner the night before and shred leftovers for pizza!
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Canadian bacon
  • Cilantro if you're getting fancy
  • And a cheddar fire hydrant to top it all off! Cookie cutters here

• Waffle Bar Brunch: Or should I say “Woof-les”.  And with gluten-free and keto waffle mixes readily available, waffle bars are a hit with everyone!Serve them up with a plethora of toppings:
  • Bacon “Beggin strips”
  • Berries
  • Yogurt
  • Butter
  • Pure maple syrup
  • All-fruit jam
  • Nutella
  • Adam’s peanut butter
  • Powdered sugar {Confectioner’s Swerve}
  • Lemon curd {Paleo options}
  • Greek yogurt
  • Whipped cream

Dog Themed Appetizers for your Party

When you're party is mid-meal you'll not need much in the way of food but it's nice to offer a variety of dog themed snacks for munching. First things first though…..you need clever names for puppy party food labels! Snag them here. {available soon}

• A “Tennis Cheese Ball” is a great way to play fetch! Especially with baked pita chip crackers for a healthier crunch.
• “Canned Dog food“: Refried Beans with cheese is another great option for dipping
• A Cheese and Meat Tray in puppy or dog bone shapes are easy to do with simple cookie cutters

But it's okay to have fun, like this kid friendly “Kibbles and Bits” and so easy to make. Just toss together:

• Traditional Chex Mix
• Paw shaped Cheetos
• Optional: roasted unsalted cashews *if no one has a nut allergy*

Puppy Themed Fruits and Veggies

Kids often get a bad rap for not eating their veggies. I've found that to be false. If you set them out, veggies usually get eaten, especially with ranch dressing on hand! So don't skip the produce aisle when shopping for your party foods. It's the easiest way to up the nutrients and lower the sugar in your menu!

• Color coordinated fruits are the best. This blueberry & blackberry “Bird Bait” medley is perfect for little fingers, just keep them off the carpet!
• Melon balls are simple to scoop with the right tools.

Then go fetch with carrot sticks or add a whole veggie tray for a full serving of “Ruff-age“!

Dog Themed Sweet Treats

Berry Pup-sicles are a great way to offer a naturally sweet treat kids love. Frozen smoothies become a themed delight when paired with puppy paw silicone molds.

• Smoothie Recipe
  • Milk of choice
  • Plain Greek yogurt (high in protein)
  • Bananas
  • Raspberries
  • Optional: Squirt of honey or Agave

• Puppy Treat dog bones will give the kids pause since they look just like the real thing! But these Scooby Doo graham cracker sticks are a perfect addition.
• Puppy Chow sweet Chex mix is another kid favorite. The recipe is on the box and easy enough for my 9 year old to make. The bonus is that it looks just like dog food, so serve it up in a clean dog bowl for maximum effect.

Doggy Themed Drinks for Kids

• Muddy Puddle punch: strawberry lemonade + a few drops of blue food coloring
• Toilet water: Blue gatorade
• Chocolate Lab: chocolate milk or hot chocolate for a winter birthday
• Spring Water: bottled water

Puppy Themed Birthday Cake

Dog Bone Birthday Cake is a MUST have. Especially if the birthday girl can sculpt her very own custom fondant topper!  And the “Let's Pawty” letters cut from fruit leather add fun, but not more frosting.

• To create the topper:
  • Start with an image of a dog in mind
  • Make or purchase premade white fondant
  • Color with gel food coloring
  • Start molding, sculpting, and layering until you have the perfect shape!

Dog Paw Cupcakes are simple enough for the kids to decorate themselves. An Oreo pad and 3 brown M&M toes create a delicious puppy print.

Or skip the cake altogether with a faux puppy cake! If you've already got the sweets covered but still want a focal point, a cake from Confection Deception is a great way to go. It looks real…..but it's not.

Dog Themed Food Table Display

Now that we've got the menu planned, let's put it together for everyone to enjoy. Bone Appetit! You can find all the product details in this Puppy Party Decor Package. {available soon} to recreate this entire look. The pug can't wait to meet you!

Why Not Host a Donation Party?

If you rescue animals like we do, you might love combining your puppy party with a donation drive like we did for our local animal shelter.  Join us and lend a paw!

Additional Puppy Birthday Party Ideas:

• Dog Themed Puppy Birthday Party Ideas For Kids
• 20 Dog Themed Puppy Party Activity Ideas
• Puppy Party Activities for Kids
• How to Host a Donation Party {coming soon}

Until next time my friend,