Gifts for dog lovers: art of the dog they adore
People love their dogs more than almost anything, which makes dog lovers the easiest people in the world to buy for. Anything with their dog in it lands, and art of their dog lands for years.
Here's how to choose: their breed off the shelf, a portrait of their own dog painted for them, or something for a house that's clearly run by the dog.
By Marie, Kitsune Design Studio
Their breed, in party mode
Our disco dogs put each breed under a mirror ball: a corgi, a dachshund, a Doberman, a husky, a French bulldog and more. They're fun, they're unmistakably that breed, and they suit any room the dog is allowed in (which is every room).
A portrait of their own dog
The gift dog lovers never forget is a painting of their own dog: the crooked ear, the one white sock, the look they give you at dinner. Send us a few clear photos and tell us about the dog's personality, and Marie paints an original portrait in the same style as the shop.
We quote before you pay, and the finished portrait comes as high-resolution files you can print at any size, again and again. It's a beautiful gift for a birthday, Christmas, a new puppy or an old friend. Start a few weeks before the date.
For the Samoyed people
Samoyed owners are a devoted bunch, and so are we: every Samoyed in the shop carries a little of Yuki, Marie's own Samoyed, who was with her for ten years. Sakura blossoms, snow, sunglasses, a velvet sofa: there's a Samoyed for every room.
For a house run by the dog
Everyone knows who's really in charge. "Approved by the dog" and heart-dog prints are perfect by the front door, the lead hook or the dog bed, and they make a cheerful housewarming gift for new puppy parents.
Christmas with the dog
For the friend who puts the dog in the Christmas card: a corgi, pug, German shepherd or Shiba in the festive spirit, hung for December and brought out again every year. A matching greeting card makes the perfect tag.
For someone who has lost their dog
When a dog dies, the house goes very quiet. A portrait of the dog they lost is one of the kindest things you can give: it keeps them in the room. Marie understands this better than most, having lost Yuki just shy of his tenth birthday.
Gather the photos you can, and we'll take it gently from there.
How to give it
Send a framed print straight to their door, add a greeting card with their breed on the front, or buy the download and frame it yourself the same day. Every print is made to order.
Questions
- What is a good gift for a dog lover?
- Art of their dog: a print of their breed, or a custom portrait of their own dog painted from photos. Signs like "Approved by the dog" make a fun extra for the front door.
- Can you paint a portrait of my dog?
- Yes. Send a few clear photos and tell us about your dog through the commissions page. Marie paints an original portrait in the shop's style; you get a quote before you pay, and the finished piece comes as high-resolution files you can print at any size.
- What can I give someone whose dog has died?
- A portrait of the dog they lost keeps them in the room. A commissioned memorial portrait is a gentle, lasting gift; gather the photos you can and we'll take it from there.
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