Custom royal Christmas pet portrait of a Labrador on canvas in a living room

9 Christmas Gift Ideas for Dog and Cat Lovers

Pet people are easy to shop for once you accept one thing: the gift is really for the pet. These nine ideas cover every budget, and all of them say "I know how much that animal means to you."

1. A custom royal pet portrait

Their dog as a king, their cat as a general, both of them on the living room wall. A custom pet portrait is made from one clear photo, so you can order it in secret. Our artists paint the pet's face into a classical costume, you approve a preview, and it arrives as a digital file or a canvas print. For Christmas there is even The Christmas Pet King, with a red velvet robe and a tree in the background.

2. A portrait of the owner and the pet together

If they have a hundred photos of the pet but none together, fix that. The Queen & Her Pet and The King & His Pet put both in the same painting.

3. A personalized collar or name tag

Small, useful and hard to get wrong. Choose leather for dogs and a breakaway collar for cats.

4. A better bed

Most pets sleep on a bed that should have been replaced two years ago. An orthopedic or heated bed is a gift the owner would not buy for themselves.

5. A treat subscription

A monthly box keeps the gift going long after December.

6. A pet camera

For the owner who wonders what happens at home during the day. Some models throw treats.

7. A custom ornament

A paw print or a name on the tree is a simple tradition to start.

8. A photo book of the pet's year

Collect the best photos from their phone or social feed and print them. It takes an evening and it will be kept for decades.

9. A donation to a shelter in the pet's name

For the person who says they do not want anything.

Ordering in time

Personalized gifts need a head start. Check our Christmas order deadlines before you order a canvas, or choose a digital copy if you are running late. We paint dogs and cats.

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