Custom Pet Portrait from Your Photo, Watercolor Dog or Cat Print

A pet portrait is a gift made to be kept. It works for the dog mom with a phone full of photos, the cat dad who never buys anything for himself, a new puppy's first Christmas, a birthday or gotcha day, and the friend who has just said goodbye to a beloved pet. It hangs in a hallway, above a desk, next to the bed or right where their basket used to be. A framed portrait in warm, quiet colors fits almost any room and stays up for years.

Looking for more animal pieces? Browse our dog wall art or our cat wall art.

TWO WAYS TO ORDER
Framed and ready to hang, or as an unframed print for a frame you already love. Choose the unframed print in the options and it arrives on its own, made to order on the same paper as our framed pieces, without a frame, plexiglass or hanging hardware. Everything on this page about the frame and hanging describes the framed version.

• A watercolor-style portrait made from your own photo, one pet per portrait
• Your pet's name in an elegant script, plus an optional second line such as a date or a nickname
• Printed with fade-resistant archival-quality inks on 200gsm premium matte paper
• Solid pine wood frame with shatterproof plexiglass, arrives ready to hang (framed version)
• Four frame colors: black, white, natural wood or dark wood
• Eleven sizes, from 5x7 to 28x40 inches
• One picture of your finished portrait by email before it prints, with one free change
• Free shipping available
• Certificate of Authenticity included: a physical 4x6" insert plus a digital certificate

1. Choose your size and frame, or the unframed print.
2. Add your pet's photo on this page, type their name and, if you like, a second line.
3. Tell us whether to keep the collar or leave it off, then add to cart.
4. Within 1 business day we email you a picture of your portrait. It goes to print 24 hours later; if you would like a change, just reply before then and we will make it.

We print exactly what you type, so please check the spelling of the name and the second line.

Photo tips: your pet's face clear and in focus, eyes visible, daylight if you can, no heavy filters. A phone photo is perfect as long as it is not cropped tight or blurry. If people are in the photo, we include only your pet. By sending a photo you confirm you may use it. It is used to make your portrait and never appears in our listings or ads.

• The likeness: the shape of the ears, the coat pattern, the eye color and the muzzle follow your photo
• Soft watercolor washes that fade into a warm cream page, so the portrait sits quietly in any room
• The name set in a flowing script with plenty of space around it
• A real wood frame with a clean profile, not a thin plastic edge

You walk past it on the way to the kitchen and there they are, mid-look, ears up, the way they sit when they know a walk is coming. The cream page warms the wall. The name sits underneath in quiet script. On the days the house is quiet, it still feels like someone is waiting for you.

Your portrait is printed at one of 140+ premium facilities across 32 countries, whichever is closest to you. Produced in your region whenever possible, so most orders never cross a border and arrive with no customs fees. Less time in transit also means less risk of damage on the way.

You get your picture within 1 business day, and your portrait is made and shipped within 2 to 5 business days of your order. Free shipping available.

Small: 5x7 in (13x18 cm), 8x10 in (20x25 cm), 11x14 in (27x35 cm), for shelves, desks and side tables
Popular: A3 (29.7x42 cm), 16x20 in (40x50 cm), A2 (42x59.4 cm), 18x24 in (45x60 cm), for a hallway, a bedroom or an office wall
Statement: 20x28 in (50x70 cm), A1 (59.4x84.1 cm), 24x36 in (60x90 cm), 28x40 in (70x100 cm), for a living room, above a sofa or a fireplace

Materials

Solid pine wood frame in black, white, natural wood or dark wood, with shatterproof plexiglass and hanging hardware included. The unframed print comes on the same premium matte paper, without a frame, plexiglass or hardware.

Printing

Printed to order with fade-resistant archival-quality inks on 200gsm premium matte paper.

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo with your pet's face in focus and both eyes visible. Daylight works best. A normal phone photo is fine; avoid heavy filters, tight crops or very dark shots.

Will I see the portrait before it prints?

Yes. Within 1 business day we email you a picture of your finished portrait. It goes to print 24 hours later, and if you would like a change, just reply before then and we will make it.

Is this an original painting?

No. It is a watercolor-style portrait made from your photo and printed with archival-quality inks, framed and ready to hang.

Can you put two pets in one portrait?

This portrait shows one pet. For two pets, order one portrait for each; they look lovely side by side.

Can you remove the collar?

Yes. Choose "No collar" and we leave it off. Choose "Yes, keep it" and the collar stays as it is in your photo.

What should I write on the second line?

Anything short you would like printed under the name, up to 30 characters: a date such as 2012 to 2026, a nickname, or a few words. You can also leave it empty.

Which size should I choose?

The 8x10 and 11x14 suit desks, shelves and small walls and make easy gifts. 16x20 and 18x24 fill a hallway or bedroom wall. For a living room or above a sofa, go for 24x36 or 28x40. The 5x7 fits a bedside table.

Is it a good memorial gift?

It can be a gentle one. You can add their years on the second line, such as 2012 to 2026, and the portrait keeps their face close.

How long does it take?

You get your picture within 1 business day, and your portrait is made and shipped within 2 to 5 business days of your order, from the facility nearest to you.

A portrait made from your own photo, one picture to check before it prints, archival-quality inks, a real wood frame that arrives ready to hang, a Certificate of Authenticity and free shipping available. Every piece is covered by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and our Lifetime Quality Guarantee.

For the moments worth framing.

A few details worth knowing. Every piece is made to order just for you, so slight size variations can happen from one print to the next, part of what makes each one its own. Colors may look a little different on your screen than they do in print, since every monitor shows color its own way. Every design is shaped by us, the Sparkycare design team, using our own creativity and taste, then carefully curated before it becomes a finished piece. Some photos feature AI-generated models, not real people. To keep yours looking its best, hang it out of direct sunlight and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed.