Cheyenne (Golden Retriever girl, R.I.P.): Yes, yes, YES!! She loved opening gifts any time of the year and knew the word "present". We had to
spell "present" in front of her because if you said it ... you better have one for her, and it wasn't possible to trick her with one of her old toys. She knew the difference.
Spike (Wolfdog, R.I.P): Had to start them for him, but then he'd finish opening it himself. He eventually learned to start his own by watching Cheyenne.
Riley (Westie): Don't know ... it will be his first Christmas!!
Buddy (recently-adopted Golden): Same as above. He's had other Christmases, but this will be his first with us.
Both our guys above absolutely loved Thanksgiving though, both found out they are big fans of roast turkey.