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In memory of your dog

Dog memorial portraits, made from your favourite photo

The tilt of the head, the ears that never quite matched, the look that said it was time for a walk. A portrait keeps the dog you knew, in a place you see every day.

Create your dog's portrait, free

From £49 · free tracked UK delivery · see it free before you pay

A framed oil portrait of a labrador on a mantelpiece
Oil painting style portrait of a labrador
The Heirloom
Watercolour portrait of a golden retriever in a garden
In the Garden
Charcoal drawing of a labrador's head
Quiet Light

Examples are made from photos shared freely for public use.

A true likeness of your dog

Every dog is unmistakably themselves. Your portrait is created to keep their breed, markings, coat colour, eye colour and expression faithful to your photo, with nothing added: no costumes, no wings, no halos. Just them, as you remember them.

You see two portraits in about a minute and can ask for more before choosing. Nothing is printed until a person has looked it over with care.

Three styles to choose from

The Heirloom is a classical oil painting with a warm, dark background, lovely for a proud, dignified dog. In the Garden is a gentle watercolour, full of morning light, for a dog who loved the outdoors. Quiet Light is a fine charcoal drawing, simple and close, where the eyes say everything.

Canvas or fine art print, with their name if you wish

Choose a stretched canvas (30 × 40 cm or 40 × 50 cm) or a museum-quality fine art print (A3 or A2), framed or unframed. You can add their name and dates, or a line that means something to you, beneath the portrait at no extra cost. Not sure which photo to use? Our guide to choosing a photo can help.

See their portrait first, free

Share a photo, choose a style and see two portraits in about a minute. You only pay if one feels right, and every portrait is looked over by hand before it is printed.

Create your dog's portrait, free

Questions

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo where their face and eyes are easy to see. It does not need to be professional; a phone photo is perfect. Our photo guide has a few simple tips.

My photos are old or a little blurry. Will it still work?

Often, yes. Try your favourite photo: you will see the portraits before you pay anything, and if none of them feel right, you simply don't order.

How are the portraits made?

Each portrait is created from your photo using artificial intelligence, guided by our three styles and instructed to keep your companion's exact likeness. You choose the one you love, and a person looks over every portrait before it is printed.

Can I see the portrait before I pay?

Yes. We create two portraits for you to choose from, and you can ask for more. Previews are shown small and marked; the printed portrait is clear and in full detail.

How long does it take?

Once you order, we look over the portrait by hand before it goes to print. Most are printed within a few working days and then travel by tracked courier, usually arriving a day or two later.

What if I'm not happy, or it arrives damaged?

If you are unhappy with the portrait before it is printed, for any reason, we will refund you in full. If it arrives damaged, we will replace it or refund you. Just reply to your order email.