Personalised dog wall art is a framed portrait of your dog's breed that you can have made with their name on it. At JP Designs we make ours by hand in the UK, as a raised relief finished in gold or silver leaf and set on a black background in a 33cm square frame. This guide runs through the breeds we cover, how the personalisation works, gold or silver, what it costs, and how to order a custom or memorial piece.
What is personalised dog wall art?
It is a dog portrait for the wall, made for a specific breed and personalised with your dog's name. Ours are not prints or canvases. Each portrait is a raised 3D relief, so the shape of the dog stands proud of the background and catches the light, and it is finished by hand in gold or silver leaf. The standard piece is a 19cm portrait on a black background with a white mount, in a 33cm square black frame behind glass. Add your dog's name underneath and it stops being just the breed and becomes your dog.
How is each piece made?
Every piece is made to order in the UK, one at a time. The breed portrait is built up as a fine raised relief, finished by hand in gold or silver leaf, then mounted and framed behind glass. Because the leaf goes on by hand, small variations are normal and are part of why no two pieces are quite identical. Made to order means there is a short wait rather than same-day dispatch, and it also means a piece can be personalised or adjusted before it is finished.
Should you choose gold or silver leaf?
Gold and silver are priced the same, so it comes down to your room and your dog. Gold is warmer and reads as the more premium, gift-like choice, and it is the one most people go for. Silver is cooler and more contemporary, and it tends to suit grey and monochrome rooms and lighter coated dogs. The picture above is the same Cocker Spaniel in silver, so you can see the difference side by side. If it is a gift and you cannot decide, gold is the safer pick.
Which dog breeds are available?
We cover more than 50 dog breeds. That runs from the ones everyone asks for, like Cocker Spaniels, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, French Bulldogs, Cavapoos, Staffies and Dachshunds, through to less common breeds that owners struggle to find anywhere else. The Dachshund, or sausage dog, is one of the most requested, so if you have searched for sausage dog wall art and come up short, it is here. If your breed is not in the collection, or your dog is a cross, we can make a custom portrait to match. There are cats and other pets in the collection too, so it is not only dogs.
Can you personalise it with your dog's name?
Yes. Personalisation adds your dog's name to the piece and costs about £5 on top of the standard price. It is the small detail that turns a breed portrait into your dog, which is why these work so well as gifts and keepsakes. For a full custom portrait, where we match your actual dog rather than the standard breed shape, send a clear photo and we work from that.
Does it work as a dog memorial or a gift?
It does, and memorial and gift pieces are two of the most common reasons people buy them. For a memorial, a gold paw print with a halo, or your dog's own breed portrait with their name, gives you something calm to keep on the wall rather than tucked away in a drawer. If you are choosing a memorial piece, our guide to dog memorial gifts goes through the options in more detail, and there is a wider guide to pet memorial wall art as well. As a gift it suits dog lovers, new puppy owners and occasions like Christmas, birthdays and Father's Day. Memorial and custom pieces are approved with you before we make them, and they are non-refundable once you have approved the design, because they are made only for you.
How much does personalised dog wall art cost?
A single framed portrait starts at £34.99, with most singles between £34.99 and £54.98. Adding your dog's name is about £5 more. If you want more than one, sets of three start at £99.99. Gold and silver cost the same. Custom pet portrait services in the UK commonly start around the £90 to £100 mark and climb from there for hand-painted commissions, so a finished, framed, personalised piece at this price is at the affordable end.
Where can you buy personalised dog wall art in the UK?
JP Designs sells directly at jp-designs.co.uk, and the full range is in the Dog and Pet Wall Art collection. Everything is made to order in the UK and posted out once it is finished. For a breed that is not listed, a cross-breed, or a memorial piece, email info@jp-designs.co.uk with a photo and we will tell you what is possible before you order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personalised dog portrait cost in the UK?
At JP Designs, personalised dog wall art starts at £34.99 for a single framed piece, plus about £5 to add your dog's name. Sets of three start at £99.99. Custom pet portrait services in the UK commonly start around £90 to £100, so this sits at the affordable end.
Can I get a portrait made from a photo of my dog?
Yes. Send a clear photo to info@jp-designs.co.uk and we can make a custom portrait to match your dog, including cross-breeds. Custom pieces are approved with you before they are made.
Is the dog wall art gold or silver?
Both. Every design comes in gold or silver leaf at the same price. Gold is warmer and the most popular, silver is cooler and more modern.
What size is it?
The standard piece is a 19cm portrait in a 33cm square black frame, with a white mount and a glass front.
Do you make dog memorial portraits?
Yes. We make dog memorial pieces, including named breed portraits and gold paw print designs. Memorial and custom pieces are approved with you before they are made. You can see them in the Pet Memorial Gifts collection.
How long does it take?
Each piece is made to order, so allow a little longer than an off-the-shelf print. If you need it by a particular date, ask before you order and we will tell you if it is possible.
Ready to find your breed?
Browse the Dog and Pet Wall Art collection to find your dog, or email info@jp-designs.co.uk for a custom breed, a cross-breed, or a memorial piece.