Gifts for Dog Moms: 8 Personalized Ideas She'll Actually Use

Quick answer: The best gifts for dog moms put her own dog front and center, not a generic paw print. Popular picks are a portrait of her dog redrawn from a photo (as a poster, a mug or a stained glass style plant pot), a phone case with a squishy 3D version of her dog’s nose, a car air freshener with her pup’s photo, and a Christmas ornament of her and her dog by the fireplace. Most personalized dog mom gifts here cost $13 to $30 and are made from one clear photo.

A dog mom already owns the leash, the treats and the sweater with fur on it. What she does not have is something that shows her dog. Below are eight personalized ideas, sorted from everyday things she will use daily to keepsakes for the tree, plus tips on choosing the right photo.

1. Her and her dog, on the tree

A girl and her dog sit on a rug by a garland-draped fireplace, with “Life Is Better With a Dog” on a banner above and both names carved into the hearth. The scene is raised 3D ceramic, so you can feel every brick and tuft of fur.

Best for: a Christmas gift from a partner, sister or best friend.

Girl and Dog “Life Is Better With a Dog” 3D Ornament $19.99 $39.99 Personalize it

Looking only for ornaments? See our guide to displaying personalized ornaments and the full personalized pet ornaments collection.

2. A stained glass portrait plant pot

Send one photo of her with her dog and it is redrawn as a stained glass mosaic portrait around a glazed ceramic pot, with a natural wooden saucer. Up to four faces fit, so the whole pack can be on it.

Best for: dog moms who also keep a windowsill full of plants.

Pet and Owner Stained Glass Photo Plant Pot $29.99 $39.99 Personalize it

3. A watercolor portrait of her dog

Her dog, painted in soft watercolor from a photo you upload and printed as a poster in sizes from 11 x 14 inches. It is the kind of art she would never buy for herself but will hang in the living room.

Best for: a housewarming, a birthday, or a new adoption anniversary.

Watercolor Pet Portrait Poster From Your Photo $16.99 $24.99 Personalize it

4. A morning mug with her pup on it

A glossy 11 or 15 oz ceramic mug printed on both sides with a watercolor portrait drawn from your photo. The artists can draw any animal or person, so it can be just the dog or her and the dog together. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Best for: a daily-use gift under $15, or a Secret Santa at the office.

Watercolor Portrait Mug, People and Pets $14.99 $24.99 Personalize it

5. A phone case with a squishy dog nose

Her dog’s photo is printed on a shockproof case with the nose raised as a soft, squeezable 3D bump. It sounds silly, and every dog mom who gets one ends up showing it to strangers.

Best for: the funny gift in a stocking, or a teen dog mom.

Dog Nose Squishy 3D Phone Case From Your Photo $19.99 $59.99 Personalize it

6. A car air freshener with her dog’s face

A double-sided air freshener styled like an instant photo, with her pet’s picture and two custom lines of text. It comes in 10 scents, which helps when the car is mostly a dog taxi.

Best for: dog moms who drive to the dog park, daycare or vet every week.

Pet Photo Car Air Freshener, Double Sided $12.99 $16.99 Personalize it

7. A watercolor pet photo ornament

A 3 inch ceramic ornament with her dog redrawn in watercolor from your photo. It is a gentle, painterly style that also works well as a memorial for a dog who has passed.

Best for: a first Christmas with a new puppy, or remembering an old friend.

Watercolor Pet Photo Ceramic Ornament $24.99 $36.99 Personalize it

8. You and me and the dogs

For the couple whose dogs came first: an acrylic ornament with both partners and their dogs, personalized with names and the year.

Best for: dog mom and dog dad couples, or a first Christmas in a new home.

You and Me and the Dogs Couple Ornament $16.99 $25.99 Personalize it

How to pick a photo that turns out well

• Face the camera. A front-facing photo at the dog’s eye level works best, especially for the squishy nose case and portraits.

• Use daylight. Natural light near a window shows true fur color. Avoid flash, which turns eyes green or white.

• Send the original. Upload from the camera roll, not a screenshot or a photo forwarded through a messaging app.

• Ask a friend if it is a surprise. Her best friend or partner probably has a dozen good photos of the dog already.

Gifts for dog moms by occasion

• Christmas: the girl and dog ornament, the watercolor ornament, or the squishy nose phone case as a stocking stuffer.

• Birthday or housewarming: the stained glass plant pot or a watercolor portrait poster.

• Gotcha day (adoption anniversary): a portrait mug or poster to mark the day the dog came home.

• Mother’s Day: any of the portraits, signed “from the dog.”

Frequently asked questions

What do you get a dog mom who has everything?

Something with her own dog on it. Portraits, a photo plant pot or a personalized ornament are things she cannot buy for herself, because they start from a photo of her pet.

Can I include more than one dog?

Yes. The plant pot fits up to four faces, the couple ornament shows a couple with their dogs, and portrait products can be drawn from a photo with more than one pet.

Do these work for cats too?

Mostly, yes. The portraits, mug, plant pot, air freshener and watercolor ornament all work from a cat photo too. The squishy nose phone case is made for dogs.

How long does it take to arrive?

Each gift is made to order from your photo. Shipping options and estimated delivery dates are shown at checkout.

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