Gift ideas for dog mums and dog dads
Anyone who calls themselves a dog mum or dog dad has heard the jokes, and quietly agrees with every one of them. Their dog is family. So the best presents for them tend to be about that dog rather than another mug with a paw print on it.
Why personalised gifts land so well
A personalised present shows you have paid attention. When it features someone's own dog, with their markings, their daft ears and their name, it becomes something they could never have picked up off a shelf.
It also lasts. Treats get eaten and toys get destroyed, but a piece of artwork goes on the wall and stays there.
Gifts for dog mums
A bright pop art portrait suits a dog mum who loves colour and wants her dog to be the talking point of the room. Our Electric, Neon and Magenta styles all keep the dog recognisable while turning the background into a burst of colour.
If her taste is calmer, the black-and-white Stencil style, with its single red accent, sits comfortably in a minimal home.
Gifts for dog dads
Dog dads are famously hard to buy for. A large A2 print of his dog for the study, the garage or the man cave tends to go down far better than another pair of socks.
The Cubist Pop style is a good shout for anyone who likes something a bit more unusual: bold planes of colour, black brush outlines and paint drips on a textured canvas look.
Personalised pet artwork and dog name prints
Every Ozart portrait can carry the dog's name in a slim black banner across the top. It turns a portrait into a personalised dog name print and makes it unmistakably theirs.
Every portrait is printed as an unframed giclée print in A3 (£24.99), A2 (£39.99) or a 50 × 50 cm square (£39.99), with free delivery anywhere in the UK.
Birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries
A custom dog portrait works for a birthday, a Christmas stocking that needs one proper present, a wedding anniversary for a couple whose dog was their first 'child', or the day someone finally brings home a rescue.
Because each print is made to order, leave yourself some time before the big day. [ADD REAL DETAIL: typical production and delivery time]
Choosing the right photo
If you are planning a surprise, you may need to borrow a photo from their social media. Pick one where the dog's face is sharp, well lit and looking roughly towards the camera. Our guide on how to choose the best photo for a custom pet portrait covers this in more detail.
When you have the photo, create the portrait, add the dog's name and try a few styles before you choose.