Your dog is already the star of your camera roll. Putting that face on a shirt, a mug or a cozy blanket is one of the easiest gifts to get right, for yourself or for the dog lover in your life. Here is how to pick the photo, which products work best, and the small details that make a dog print look great.
- For everyday wear: a soft tee or hoodie with your dog’s face.
- For coffee lovers: a mug with the photo wrapped around it.
- For the couch: a photo blanket or throw pillow.
- For the dog: a matching bandana.
- For the holidays: a photo ornament or stocking.
Step 1: Pick the right dog photo
The best dog prints start with a photo where the face is sharp and the eyes are clear. Get down to your dog’s eye level, shoot near a window in daylight, and fill most of the frame with their head and shoulders. A squeaky toy held just above the camera gets the ears up.
- Use the original from your camera roll, not a copy sent by text or saved from social media. Those are shrunk and print soft.
- Avoid flash. It causes glowing eyes and flattens fur.
- Black and very dark dogs look best photographed in bright, even light and printed on a light shirt.
Want more detail? Our guide on how to turn a photo into a shirt that prints sharp covers resolution, colors and placement.
Step 2: Remove the background
This is the single biggest upgrade. A cut-out dog looks like a designed graphic; a rectangle photo looks like a sticker. After you upload, tap Remove background in the editor and the background disappears, leaving just your dog. You can switch back to the original photo at any time.
Keep the full photo when the scene matters, like a favorite hike or the beach, and on products where the picture fills the whole surface, such as a canvas, blanket or puzzle.
Shirts and hoodies with your dog
A tee with your dog’s face is the classic. Light colors (white, heather grey, light blue) work for almost every coat color; darker shirts suit white or light-colored dogs. Hoodies make the gift feel a little more special and get worn all winter.
Softstyle T-ShirtFrom $23.99 · soft everyday tee
Heavy Blend Pullover HoodieFrom $45.99 · classic warm hoodie
Browse every option in dog shirts and dog hoodies.
Mugs, blankets and pillows
A dog mug is the go-to gift for coworkers, dog walkers and grandparents of the furry kind. For the couch, a photo blanket or throw pillow is the kind of gift that gets a reaction the second it comes out of the box.
Mug, 11ozFrom $13.99 · the morning favorite
Photo BlanketFrom $21.99 · soft, three sizes
Photo PillowFrom $23.99 · insert included
Gifts for the dog: bandanas
A custom bandana with your dog’s own face (or name) is an instant photo opportunity, and it matches your shirt for the group picture. There is a tie-on bandana and a version that slips over the collar.
See dog bandanas.
Holiday gifts with your dog
A ceramic photo ornament or a stocking with your dog’s face makes them part of every Christmas. Add an ornament or stocking to an order with a shirt and the add-on deal applies automatically in the cart.
See dog ornaments and dog stockings.
Which dog gift should you choose?
| Gift for… | Best pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A dog parent who has everything | Photo blanket | Big, cozy and personal |
| A coworker or dog walker | Mug | Useful every day, easy to wrap |
| Yourself and your dog | Tee + matching bandana | The best photo you will take all year |
| A family member who lost a dog | Canvas or ornament | A gentle way to remember them |
Frequently asked questions
Can I put my dog on a shirt with their name?
Yes. Choose Picture + text in the editor, upload the photo and type their name. You can change the font and color.
My photo has two dogs. Will that work?
Yes. Use a photo where both faces are sharp and close together, then remove the background so both dogs stand out.
What shirt color is best for a black dog?
A light shirt such as white, heather grey or light blue. Dark fur disappears on black or navy.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can order a single shirt or mug. Prices drop automatically from 2 pieces of the same style: 10% off at 2, up to 27% off at 50.
Related guides
- Cat lover gifts with your cat’s photo
- How to turn a photo into a shirt that prints sharp
- Personalized Christmas gifts with photos
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