Christmas family pictures with animals

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Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to get started on holiday preparations which includes getting family pictures taken. Although we weren’t allowed to photograph our favorite pooch in our family pictures this year (my hubby’s K9 partner), we are loving all these cute Christmas family pictures with animals. Pets are a good way to add a little fun to your Christmas family pictures, especially since they’re part of the family, right! If you’re looking for more ideas on this years family photo shoot, check out our 25 cute family Christmas picture ideas as well. And when those Christmas cards start coming in the mail, visit our diy holiday card display tutorial for a cute place to show them off. 

We love annual Christmas pictures to share holiday cards with friends and family. We scored these pretty Glory to God cards this year and are loving the trendy calligraphy and darling color scheme.

The real gold foil cards were a runner up, we like that you can customize the shapes of the cards too.

And these buffalo check cards, right? So simple and sweet.

PS: You’ve got to check out their tree skirts

and teepees too, such a cute gift idea!

Alrighty—onto more Christmas family pictures ideas with pets! We are loving these sweet Christmas dogs | Source unknown 

Family portrait | Veggie Angie

Couple with Dog | Absolutely Bositively 

Santa with elves | Source Unknown 

Holiday donkey | The BMC Report 

Winter Love Shoot | Gina and Ryan Photography via Le Magnifique

Family with horses | Matt Clayton Photography 

Fall family photo | Pillow Thought

Matching onesies | Sarah Petty Photography 

Bows on dog | Amanda Marlar Photography 

Family with pup | TAustin Photography 

Merry Christmas | Diary of a Mad Crafter 

Family with pets | Source Unknown 

Christmas sweater | Brandi Watford Photography 

Wrapped in a blanket | The Sweetest Thing

Baby Santa | Erica Ritchie Photography 

Dog photobomb | Elle 

Santa hats | Source unknown 

Family on bridge | Therisa Phillips Photography 

Girl with her dog | Esther Jansen Photographie 

Holding hands | Heather Lynn Photography

Baby and dog | Erin Vey Photography 

Fun props | Pink Pistachio 

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