Personalized Pet Gifts

What makes a good personalized dog gift?

A good personalized dog gift shows the recipient's own dog, not a stock breed picture, and it lands on something they'll reach for often. A paw print or a slogan is fine when you've never met the dog. When you know the dog by name, a gift made from its photo is about as unique as dog gifts get: nobody else can buy the same one.

A photo also covers every dog. A mixed breed, a dog with one floppy ear or a gray-muzzled senior looks like itself, which a breed picked from a list can't promise. And the gift gets seen more when it gets used: pajama pants on slow mornings, a blanket on the couch, socks on a cold walk.

That is the gap between generic pet-themed items and personalized dog presents. Custom dog gifts for owners carry one particular animal, so they suit the friend who seems to have everything, and customized dog gifts for owners work the same way for cat people with a cat photo. If you are shopping for several people, personalized gifts for pet lovers and simple pet photo presents can all come from the same handful of photos. Shopping for a cat person? Our gift guide for cat lovers has ideas by person and occasion.

Ordering for the family? Mix any styles and sizes: one for you, one for them. Your cart always shows the final price.

• 2 items: 15% off, added automatically in your cart
• 3 or more items: 20% off, added automatically in your cart
• Free shipping from 2 items
• Just one? Code PETPJ20 takes 20% off at checkout
• Problem with your order? If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email us photos within 14 days of delivery and we reprint it or refund you

Photo, background and name: how do our gifts get personal?

Every gift in our range starts with your pet's face, cut from one photo. On top of that you choose the background, the number of pets and, on blankets, a name.

Every blanket takes an optional pet name of up to 12 characters. If you can't get a photo without spoiling the surprise, see the photo tips further down: a family member can usually send one quietly.

Who are you buying a personalized dog gift for?

Start with the person who'll open it. The product, the cut and the size all follow from that choice.

• Dog moms and cat moms: "dog mom" gifts with a slogan and some random breed say nothing about her dog. The women's pet face pajama pants or the satin set carry the one she actually tucks in at night.
• Dog dads and cat dads: he may already own a drawer of forgettable novelty socks. A pair printed with his own dog is a different thing entirely.
• Cat lovers: the cat gift aisle is mostly puns and cartoon cats. Any item here takes a cat photo instead of a dog, and our cat lover gift guide has more ideas.
• A friend or a dog walker: you're unsure of their clothing size. A pet face blanket needs no size at all, and socks only need a sock measurement.
• Matching family sets: one person is always missing from the holiday picture. Order women's and men's pieces with the same photo so every adult in the house matches.
• Couples and newlyweds: the second anniversary arrives and the same gift ideas come back. His and hers pajama pants with the dog you share break the pattern.
• Grandparents of a grand-dog: most of their time with the dog happens on a screen, far from the real thing. A sherpa blanket with its face is something they can actually hold.
• New puppy and rescue owners: puppy months go too fast to wait for the perfect occasion. Print a photo from the first weeks; it becomes the keepsake of that stage.
• Christmas, Father's Day and birthday shoppers: the gift picked up at the last minute is usually the generic one. A pair of pet face socks makes a stocking stuffer gift with a real face on it, and ordering early keeps the stress down.
• Someone who lost a pet: a loud or jokey gift can sting. A quiet blanket with the pet's name is gentler; our memorial pieces collect those keepsakes.
• Multi-pet homes: a gift with only one of their pets leaves the rest left out. One item can hold up to five pets, each from its own photo.
• You, for yourself: if you hesitate because it isn't a holiday, no occasion is needed. When your dog already steals your side of the bed, the pajamas might as well match.

Personalized dog mom gifts

For the woman who calls her dog her kid, think about her evenings. The women's cut of the pet face pajama pants (S–2XL) suits a weekend lounger. The women's short pajama set (S–3XL) suits someone who sleeps warm, and the long-sleeve satin pajama set (XS–5XL) is for nights in. Not sure of her size? A pet face blanket can carry her dog's name instead.

For ideas by occasion, including Mother's Day, see our guide to gifts for dog moms.

Personalized dog dad gifts

Picture where his dog already is in his day. Couch-and-game nights point to the men's cut of the pet face pajama pants (S–2XL) or a fleece blanket. Early walks point to pet face socks. If he sleeps warm, try the men's pet face short pajama set (S–2XL).

Puppy gifts for a new dog at home

Puppy gifts that last are made from the puppy's photo, because that face changes fast. Take the pictures now, even if the gift is for a first birthday or first holiday. Puppies rarely sit still, so a few habits help:

• Shoot right after play or a meal, when the puppy is sleepy.
• Use burst mode and keep the frame where both eyes are sharp.
• Work near a window or outside, since more light means less blur.
• Get down to eye level, with a helper holding a treat just above the phone.

Adopted an adult dog instead? The same gifts work. A welcome-home blanket doesn't need a puppy.

A home with two or more pets

You can put more than one pet on one item. Choose the number of pets (up to 5) in the options and upload one clear photo of each. Photograph each pet on its own, in the same spot and light, so the faces look like a set.

A couple who share one dog

Order the women's and the men's cut of the pet face pajama pants and upload the same photo to both. Each item is printed from the photo uploaded with it, so the pair shows the same dog.

The friend who laughs at their dog

A funny gift needs a funny photo more than a joke print. The side-eye, the crooked grin or the tongue left out all work, as long as the face is sharp and well lit.

In memory of a pet

A pet face blanket with the pet's name, or a pair of pet face socks, can keep a favorite face close after a pet has died. We gather those pieces in pet memorial gifts.

Which pet photo gift fits the occasion?

The same photo works for every date on the calendar, so the occasion mostly decides the product.

Because every item is printed after you order, the holidays take longer. Order early.

Custom gifts for dog lovers and cat people

Custom gifts for dog lovers work because they carry one dog's face. Personalized gifts for dog lovers from our range are things to wear and use: pet face pajamas, blankets and socks. Custom pet lover gifts follow the same idea with a cat, a dog or both.

Gifts with your pet's picture

Gifts with pet pictures start from one clear photo. You upload it, our team cuts out the face, and it is repeated across the design. Pet picture gifts like these suit people who already own every paw-print mug. Custom gifts with a dog picture also work for a dog who has passed away, as long as you have one clear photo.

Gifts for dog and pet parents

Gifts for dog parents are easy to personalize for both people in the house. Choose the men's and women's pet face pajama pants, or one blanket for the couch they share. Dog parent gifts like these often come signed "from the dog," and gifts for pet parents can include up to five pets on one item.

Personalized cat gifts for humans

Every item here takes a cat photo too. Personalized cat gifts for humans are the same pajamas, blankets and socks with a cat's face, which makes them easy personalized cat mom gifts and personalized cat dad gifts. Custom cat presents can show one cat or a whole household of them. Personal gifts for cat lovers like these suit cat owners who already have the mug and the tote.

Customizable dog gifts for men and women

Customizable gifts for dog owners here are things they wear or use. Custom dog gifts for men include men's pet face pajama pants and the men's short set; personalized cat gifts for women include the women's styles and the satin set. Personal gifts for dog lovers always start with one clear photo of the dog.

Customized pet photo gifts all follow the same steps, so you can buy personalized gifts for pet lovers on several product pages with the same photo. Custom gifts for pet lovers, custom cat owner gifts and customized dog lover gifts all come from that one picture.

How do the product types compare?

Use this table to match a gift to how the person lives. Sizes are exactly as our print partners offer them.

Blankets use a single-sided print, and the fleece and sherpa styles are machine washable. The personalized pet blanket collection has the photo, face and cat versions side by side. Clothing sizes are on our size guide.

How do I choose the best photo for custom dog photo gifts?

Every product here cuts out your pet's head and repeats it, so the face matters more than the background.

• Pajamas, face blanket and face socks: a head-on close-up with both ears and the chin in frame. A wide shot leaves too little face to work with.
• Busy backgrounds are fine: only the head is used, so a messy room or a crowded park behind the dog doesn't matter.
• Light: a photo taken near a window or outside usually prints better than one from a dim room. Dark-coated dogs need the most light.
• No hats or filters: a bow, a costume or a sparkle filter can hide the ears or change the colors.
• The original file: screenshots and images saved from social apps are often compressed. To keep it a surprise, ask someone in the household to send the original.

Our team crops the photo and places it on the design. If a photo is too blurry, dark or low-resolution to print well, we'll email you before production. You can see each step in how personalization works.

How long do personalized dog gifts take to arrive?

Every item is made to order: production takes 1–5 business days and US shipping takes 2–11 business days, depending on the style. The satin pajama set takes the longest: 3–5 business days to print and 9–11 to ship.

Orders with two or more items add 1 business day of production. During the holiday season, shipping can take an extra 5–15 business days, so order early. We ship to US addresses. Full details are on our shipping page.

Personalized Dog Gifts FAQ