Krispy Kreme launches limited edition dog-friendly doughnuts ahead of National Dog Day

Krispy Kreme have launched limited edition dog-friendly doughnuts ahead of National Dog Day on August 26.

The global doughnut chain, which originated in North Carolina, released the limited-edition doughnuts on Monday and you will be able to buy them until September 3.

But dog-lovers will need to hurry if they want to pick up a box – or two – as they are only available while stocks last. 

The ‘Doggie Doughnuts’ resemble the UK’s Krispy Kreme classics such as the Original Filled Kreme, Chocolate Sprinkles and Chocolate Dreamcake. 

Before, you could only share a dozen of doughnuts your friends, families and partners, but now your four-legged pals can join in too. 

The global doughnut chain, which originated in North Carolina, released the limited-edition doughnuts on Monday and you will be able to buy them until September 3

A box of six Doggie Doughnuts will set you back £13.95. 

But if you want to go matching with your pooch, you can buy a bundle which includes a box of treats for your dog and a regular assorted six for yourself and get 15 per cent off, making the total £22.95.

Krispy Kreme say the treats are on a first-come-first-served basis and that this is the first time ever you will be able to share a doughnut experience like this with your pooch. 

National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige, and celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure.

The aim of the day is to encourage the adoption of dogs from shelters and rescue organisations, but also to honour and recognise the work pups do on a regular basis. 

Purchasing a box of Doggie Doughnuts will also earn you extra smiles via the Krispy Kreme Rewards scheme.

You can earn ‘smiles’ on purchases such as doughnuts and beverages, and once you have enough smiles, you can redeem them for free items. 

For example, 100 smiles will get you a free original glazed doughnut and 150 smiles will get you a hot drink of your choice. 

Krispy Kreme say the treats are on a first-come-first-served basis and that this is the first time ever you will be able to share a doughnut experience like this with your pooch

Dog-lovers will need to hurry if they want to pick up a box – or two – as they are only available while stocks last

The ‘Doggie Doughnuts’ resemble the UK’s Krispy Kreme classics such as the Original Filled Kreme, Chocolate Sprinkles and Chocolate Dreamcake

Purchasing a box of Doggie Doughnuts will also earn you extra smiles via the Krispy Kreme Rewards scheme

With 700 smiles, you can redeem a six pack of doughnuts your choice and 1,000 smiles can get you a whole dozen of your choice. 

Krispy Kreme was established in 1937 when Vernon Rudolph created his secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe in an old warehouse in the USA.

Since then, the brand has gone on to operate in more than 30 countries across the globe.