Huds and Toke Makes Krispy Kreme Japan's First Dog Doughnuts
Posted by The Huds and Toke Editorial Team on 2nd Nov 2026
On 1 November, Krispy Kreme Japan put a dog on the doughnut menu for the first time. The treats in that box were baked on the Sunshine Coast.
By The Huds and Toke Editorial Team, Coolum Beach, Queensland. 4 minute read. Published 2 November 2026.
In this guide: What launched in Japan | Why matching doughnuts | From a kitchen table | The Krispy Kreme box | Doggy Donut Date photo wall | 日本語 | Questions
Huds and Toke, the family-run dog and horse treat bakery in Coolum Beach, Queensland, makes Doggie Doughnuts, Krispy Kreme Japan's first doughnuts for dogs. They went on sale in Krispy Kreme stores across Japan and on its official online shop for Dog Day, 1 November 2026 (Krispy Kreme Japan).
It's the latest chapter in a partnership that started in 2021, when Huds and Toke designed and made Krispy Kreme Australia's first Doggie Doughnuts (Krispy Kreme Australia, 2021). Since then Huds and Toke has been commissioned every year to make them for International Dog Day, with the treats sold in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand (ABC Rural, 2023), and Japan is now the fifth.
“Seeing our donuts in a Krispy Kreme box in Japan is a pretty special moment for us. We started this business at our kitchen table. Now dogs in Tokyo are getting the same treats we bake here in Coolum.”
Krispy Kreme Japan, 1 November 2026
What launched in Japan
The range was announced on Krispy Kreme Japan's Instagram on 30 October 2026:
- Six designs, each modelled on a favourite Krispy Kreme doughnut, including Original Glazed and Chocolate Sprinkle.
- Made to look like the real thing, with a firm, chewy bite.
- A Doggie Doughnuts Special Set: six doughnuts for the humans, the dog doughnuts and an original Krispy Kreme bandana for the dog, sold only in Krispy Kreme stores. The other items are on its online shop.
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included) for the Special Set, as reported by Japanese marketing title AdverTimes.
Japan's Dog Day falls on 1 November because the date, 11/1, reads "wan wan wan", the Japanese way of saying "woof woof woof".
“Japan has been on our map for a long time. To launch there with Krispy Kreme, on Japan's own Dog Day, is a huge thrill for the whole team.”
Why matching doughnuts
AdverTimes headlined its story with the reason people want this: owners want to eat the same thing as their dog. That's the whole idea behind the box. You get your doughnut, your dog gets one that looks just like it, and you have them together.
It's also why the photos work. Two matching doughnuts, one in your hand and one held up to a wet nose, is about the most shareable picture an owner can take. The launch post passed 4,000 likes in its first two days.
“We had so much fun reimagining Australia's favourite Krispy Kreme flavours as dog-friendly treats.”
From a kitchen table in 2012
2012
Emma and Russell Gibbons start Huds and Toke at their kitchen table
ABC Rural, 2023
2021
First Krispy Kreme Doggie Doughnuts, made for Australia
Krispy Kreme Australia, 2021
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Countries with Huds and Toke Doggie Doughnuts: Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and now Japan
ABC Rural, 2023; Krispy Kreme Japan, 2026
Emma and Russell Gibbons started Huds and Toke at their kitchen table in 2012. The name comes from two imaginary dragons dreamed up by their sons (ABC Rural). Today the treats are baked in the company's own purpose-built facility on the Sunshine Coast.
Japan isn't new territory. In 2017, with backing from an Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas grant, Huds and Toke set up warehousing and distribution in Japan and began selling there online (Queensland Government). In 2023, Emma won the Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women's Award (ABC Rural).
The 2021 Krispy Kreme Australia range was handmade in a HACCP-accredited Queensland facility. It was, in Emma's words at the time, "our biggest manufacturing project to date" (Krispy Kreme Australia), and the team has been making them every year since.
A doughnut for you, a donut for them
One safety note, because people will ask: the doughnut on your plate is yours. RSPCA Australia lists chocolate among the foods that are toxic to dogs (RSPCA Australia), and a sugar-glazed human doughnut is not dog food. Dog doughnuts are made to look the part and be safe for dogs. If your dog has allergies or a medical condition, check with your Australian vet before trying any new treat, ours included.
Shop in Australia
The Krispy Kreme box, in Australia
In Australia, our Krispy Kreme Inspired Doggie Doughnut 6pk Box is on our own site and ships Australia-wide. It has one of each of six flavours inspired by Krispy Kreme favourites.
Find your dog's matching donut
Having a different doughnut? Pick yours and we'll match it from the rest of our donut range.
Pick the doughnut you're having. We'll match it with a dog donut and give you three tips for the photo.
- Krispy Kreme favourites: Krispy Kreme Inspired Doggie Doughnut 6pk Box
- Glazed or plain: Big Doggy Donuts
- Pink or pastel: Mixed Pastel Little Doggy Donut Gift Box
- Christmas or festive: Big Christmas Doggy Donut 2pce Box
- Can't wait for the oven: Doggy Donut Soft Dog Toy
Australia, Japan, anywhere
Doggy Donut Date: the photo wall
Wherever you are, in Japan, Australia or anywhere else, send us a photo of your doughnut next to your dog's and we'll put it up here. Any dog doughnut counts: a Krispy Kreme Japan Doggie Doughnut, one of ours, or one you baked yourself.
オーストラリアからでも、日本からでも、世界のどこからでも。あなたのドーナツと、わんちゃんのドーナツ。おそろいの写真を送ってください。このページで紹介します。
The wall みんなのドーナツデート
No photos up yet. Yours could be the first. 最初の一枚をお待ちしています。
Rather post it yourself? Put it on Instagram with #DoggyDonutDate and tag @hudsandtoke.
Japanese
日本のみなさまへ
11月1日の「犬の日」に、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパンから初めての犬用ドーナツ『ドギー ドーナツ』が登場しました。製造を担当しているのは、オーストラリア・クイーンズランド州サンシャインコーストの家族経営のメーカー、Huds and Toke（ハッズ・アンド・トーク）です。
2021年から、クリスピー・クリーム・オーストラリアの『ドギー ドーナツ』も手がけており、アメリカ、イギリス、ニュージーランドでも販売されています。日本は5か国目です。
あなたのドーナツと、わんちゃんのドーナツ。おそろいの写真を、上の「Doggy Donut Date（ドーナツデート）」フォームから送ってください。日本からの写真も、このページでご紹介します。Instagramでは #DoggyDonutDate と @hudsandtoke をタグ付けしてください。
※人間用のドーナツは、わんちゃんには与えないでください。チョコレートは犬にとって有害です。
Quick answers
Questions
Who makes Krispy Kreme Japan's Doggie Doughnuts?
Huds and Toke, a family-run dog and horse treat bakery in Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia. It has made Krispy Kreme's Doggie Doughnuts since 2021.
When did Krispy Kreme Japan launch dog doughnuts?
On 1 November 2026, Japan's Dog Day. They are sold in Krispy Kreme stores in Japan and on its official online shop, with a Special Set sold in stores only.
Why is 1 November Dog Day in Japan?
The date 11/1 reads "wan wan wan", the Japanese way of saying "woof woof woof".
Can dogs eat human doughnuts?
No. RSPCA Australia lists chocolate among the foods that are toxic to dogs, and a sugar-glazed human doughnut is not dog food. Give your dog a dog doughnut and keep yours for you.
How do I get my photo on the Doggy Donut Date wall?
Use the form on this page to send one photo of your doughnut next to your dog's, with your first name, your dog's name and your city. Russell and Emma check every photo before it goes up.
For media
Huds and Toke is a family business in Coolum Beach, Queensland, founded in 2012 by Emma and Russell Gibbons. It bakes Australian-made treats for dogs, horses and cats, and has made Krispy Kreme's Doggie Doughnuts since 2021. For interviews, photos or samples, use the contact page.
The Huds and Toke Editorial Team
Dog and horse treat makers, Coolum Beach, Queensland. Published 2 November 2026.
We make the Doggie Doughnuts this article is about, and we sell the donuts linked here. Details of the Japan launch come from Krispy Kreme Japan and the Japanese press; our history comes from published coverage, linked below. This article is general information and is not a substitute for advice from your Australian vet.
References
- Krispy Kreme Japan, Doggie Doughnuts launch post, Instagram, 30 October 2026. instagram.com
- AdverTimes (Japan), Krispy Kreme launches dog doughnuts, 30 October 2026. advertimes.com
- Krispy Kreme Australia, Doggie Doughnuts media release, 10 August 2021, published by Australian Dog Lover. australiandoglover.com
- ABC Rural, Iced doggie doughnuts and pony treats catapult Emma into a multi-billion-dollar market, 11 September 2023. abc.net.au
- Queensland Government ministerial media statement, Manufacturer taps into Japanese market with Advance Queensland backing, 13 September 2017. statements.qld.gov.au
- RSPCA Australia Knowledgebase, What should I feed my dog? kb.rspca.org.au