Every Elf on the Shelf Is Going to Want This New BFF

Bringing the Christmas spirit to homes on Santa Claus's behalf can be a lonely job, but luckily for your little one's beloved Elf on the Shelf, he or she can share in the holiday fun this year with an adorable new friend: a pet St. Bernard ($25).

This adorable pup doesn't just serve as a spirited companion for your family scout elf, but he also helps Santa to achieve the perfect holiday for families all over the world. Once your family adopts this sweet pet, he encourages kiddos to perform acts of kindness. As children start doing good deeds for others around them with their St. Bernard by their side and their Elf on the Shelf watching, the little ones are creating much-needed Christmas magic that Santa uses to make everything come together on Christmas Eve.

Along with a sweet book explaining this puppy's magical powers and special tradition, the St. Bernard comes straight from the North Pole with an official adoption certificate. This pup, which is debuting this holiday season, is only the second official Elf on the Shelf pet to be introduced. Is it worth buying even if your family's elf already has the original pet reindeer ($20), which is meant to teach kids about showing love in that each time a child snuggles it, the reindeer creates more Christmas magic that Santa uses to fly his sleigh? Definitely — the more North Pole friends using their "powers" to spread Christmas cheer throughout your home, the better!