Custom Dog Shirt Made From Your Dog's Photo
Why wear a slogan when your own dog's face is already on your phone?
A custom dog shirt from MyDogPics is a T-shirt printed with your own dog's face, made from one photo you upload. We check every photo before printing and email you if it is too small, dark or blurry to print well. Each shirt is made after checkout and shipped with USPS tracking.
Pick the photo first, then the tee. Tees come with free US shipping on every order, and you have 30 days to have it remade or refunded if it arrives with a print defect, damaged or wrong.
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What is a custom dog shirt?
A custom dog shirt is a T-shirt printed with the face of one particular dog, taken from a photo its owner supplies. The breed does not matter, because the print comes from your picture rather than from stock art, so a mixed breed with one folded ear still looks like itself. That sets it apart from the breed tees sold in gift shops, where every buyer gets the same drawing.
At MyDogPics, every custom dog face shirt starts with a single upload. We cut your dog's face out of the background, place it in the design and look over the photo before anything is printed.
Because the shirt is made for one customer, there are no change-of-mind returns. The photo and size you choose at checkout decide how it turns out, and each product page lists its size, material and options.
How your shirt is made from one photo
1. Upload the original photo
Choose a design, then add your dog's photo on the product page. Send the original file from your phone, because screenshots and pictures saved from chat apps have already lost detail.
2. We check it and prepare the artwork
Before printing, we remove the background around your dog's face and set the face into the design. When a photo would print soft, dark or pixelated, we email you for a better one first.
3. We print and ship
Your shirt is printed after you check out and shipped with USPS tracking to your US address. Current production and delivery times are on the shipping page.
No proof step to wait for
There is no proof or preview to sign off, because we check every photo instead. If you need to change something, email us within 12 hours of ordering, before the order goes to print.
The full walkthrough is on our how it works page. Questions before you order can go through the contact page or to support@mydogpics.com, and we reply within 24 hours.
Which photo makes a good custom dog shirt
Printing enlarges whatever you send, so blur and grain that are invisible on a phone screen become obvious on fabric. The safest choice is a close photo in which your dog's head fills most of the frame.
- Sharp focus on the eyes and nose, with no motion blur from a wagging head.
- The whole head in frame: ears, the top of the head and the chin.
- Soft daylight on the face; a bright window behind your dog turns it into a silhouette.
- The original file from your camera roll, not a screenshot or a copy saved from a chat app.
- Portrait mode switched off, since its artificial blur smears the edge of the fur once the face is cut out.
- One dog per photo, taken by you or used with permission.
Think about the shirt color as well. A black dog can lose its outline on a black shirt and a white dog can fade into a white one, so pick a contrasting color when the design offers a choice.
The photo guide shows good and bad examples side by side. Not sure about a picture? Upload your best one, and we email you before printing if it will not work.
Getting the fit and size right
Letter sizes differ from brand to brand, so compare measurements instead. Lay a T-shirt that fits you well on a flat surface, measure across the chest from armpit to armpit and from the shoulder to the hem, then compare both numbers with the sizes listed on the product page.
Unisex T-shirts are usually cut like men's sizes, so many women who prefer a closer fit go one size down. For a relaxed, oversized look, go one size up instead.
Check the material on the product page too. Cotton-rich fabric that has not been pre-shrunk can tighten a little in hot water, while polyester holds its size, so leave some room if the shirt is mostly cotton.
A personalized shirt is made for one person, which is why a wrong size chosen at checkout is not covered by our returns policy. Report a print defect, damage during shipping or the wrong item within 30 days of delivery, and we remake it or refund you, whichever you choose.
Who a dog photo T-shirt suits
The owner who talks about the dog all day
A personalized dog shirt gets worn on ordinary days: on walks, at the park, at school drop-off. Choose the photo that shows the face the owner knows best, such as a head tilt or a lopsided grin.
A family or a group
One photo can go on a custom dog T shirt for everyone, so a family, a wedding party or a team at a charity dog walk can all wear the same dog. Order each shirt in the wearer's own size.
Birthdays and adoption days
A dog's birthday or the anniversary of the day it came home is an easy reason for a shirt. If it is a surprise, ask the owner for the original photo file, or take one from a shared album rather than a screenshot.
Remembering a dog
A shirt printed from a favorite photo can keep a dog close after it has died. Older photos are often small, so send the sharpest original you have, and see dog memorial gifts for other keepsakes.
When the weather turns, the same photo can go on a custom dog hoodie or a sweatshirt. The table below shows which other MyDogPics products suit which kind of photo.
Custom dog shirts for humans: which style suits your photo
Custom dog shirts come in three broad styles, and the photo you have decides which one works. Personalized dog shirts from MyDogPics use the face cut out of your own picture, so the dog on the shirt has your dog's markings rather than a stock drawing.
| Style | What it looks like | Photo it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Face cut-out | Your dog's head, cut from the photo and placed in a design | A sharp close-up with the whole head in frame |
| Full photo | The picture as taken, background included | A well-composed shot you like as it is |
| Illustration or embroidery | A drawn or stitched version of the dog | Clear markings; fine fur detail is simplified |
A shirt with your dog on it reads best from a few steps away, so a front-facing head beats a full-body shot. Custom dog t shirts, custom dog tees and custom dog shirts for humans are all the same idea: a person wears the dog.
Custom printed dog shirts are made after you order, and each product page lists its size, material and options. If your dog photo shirt is a gift, the section on photos above shows how to get a good picture without spoiling the surprise.
Which MyDogPics product fits
| Product | Best for | Photo it needs | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog face pajamas | Christmas morning, matching family photos, a gift that gets a reaction | A head-on close-up; the face repeats across the fabric | Dog face pajamas, kids’ pajamas |
| Socks | Small gifts and stocking stuffers | A tight close-up of the face | Custom dog socks |
| Blankets | The sofa, family gifts, memorial keepsakes | The sharpest, best-lit photo you have | Custom dog blankets |
| Pillows | Home decor, a keepsake on the couch | A close, sharp shot with soft light on the face | Custom dog pillows |
| Ornaments | The tree, a first Christmas, remembrance | A head-and-shoulders shot with sharp eyes | Custom dog ornaments, Christmas ornaments |
| Mugs | Desk gifts, an easy Secret Santa | A clear face that reads at a glance | Custom dog mugs |
| Portraits & prints | Wall art, the piece they keep | The largest, sharpest original you have | Custom dog portraits |
| Memorial gifts | Remembering a dog who has died | Your favorite photo, even an old one; we check it before printing | Dog memorial gifts |
| T-shirts | Everyday wear, dog walks, matching group shirts | A sharp photo with the whole head in frame | Custom dog T-shirts |
| Hoodies | Cool mornings, layering, cozy gifts | A close photo in soft daylight, eyes in focus | Custom dog hoodies |
| Sweatshirts | Fall and winter lounging, holiday parties | A clear shot of the expression and markings you love | Custom dog sweatshirts |
Custom dog t-shirts and matching tees for you and your dog
Custom personalized dog shirts from MyDogPics are T-shirts for people, printed with your own dog's face from one photo you upload. Dog tshirts can mean a tee made for the dog or a tee with the dog on it, and these are the second kind: dog tee shirts for people, where your dog supplies the picture and you wear it.
Think of one as a graphic tee where the graphic is your dog. Many graphic dog tees show a breed drawing, but our dog face tee shirts show the face from your photo, cut out of its background, so the dog t-shirt design keeps your dog's own markings and expression.
Matching tees for dog and owner
Matching dog and owner shirts work the other way round from what the name suggests: the dog is the picture and the people are the wearers. Order one T-shirt per person from the same photo, each in the wearer's own size. Dog and human matching shirts like these suit a dog park meet-up or a gotcha-day party.
T-shirts for dog lovers also make an easy gift when a photo does the personalizing, because there is no slogan to get wrong. Pick the picture where the face looks straight at the camera, and read the size, material and options on each product page before you order.
Not sure which photo to send? The photo guide shows what prints well, and how it works walks through the order.
Personalized pet shirts: a custom dog tshirt made from your photo
Personalized pet shirts from MyDogPics are shirts for people to wear, and a custom dog tshirt is the simplest one: your own dog's face on a tee, printed from one photo you upload. It is made for you after checkout and shipped with USPS tracking.
A dog graphic shirt or one of the usual dog print tee shirts repeats the same illustration on every order. Custom dog tee shirts from MyDogPics work the other way: the print is your dog alone, cut out of your photo. They are personalized dog shirts for humans, made one order at a time.
Dog shirts for men and personalized dog shirts for women follow the same one-photo process, and each product page lists the size, material and options. If you are buying personalized T-shirts for dog lovers, the one thing to collect is the original photo file, since screenshots lose detail.
Matching T-shirts for dog and owner can use one photo on every tee, or a different shot of the dog for each person. Either way, order one tee per person and choose each size separately.
Custom dog Hawaiian shirt and sleep shirt styles
Looking for custom Hawaiian shirts with a dog face? The nearest thing to a custom dog Hawaiian shirt in the range is the men's short-sleeve satin pajama set, whose button-up shirt has a chest pocket, in sizes S to 4XL, printed with the face from your dog's photo.
For a personalized sleep shirt with a dog on it, the women's satin pajama shirt dress is a short-sleeve button-front dress in sizes S to 3XL. Both are in the dog face pajamas collection.
A men's dog T-shirt and other personalized dog shirts for humans
A men's dog T-shirt from MyDogPics is a tee for a man to wear with his own dog's face printed on it. A personalized dog shirt for men starts with one close photo of the whole head, and the size is chosen on the product page.
T-shirts with dog designs usually repeat one stock illustration, and dog themed tee shirts often add a breed name or a slogan. A human dog shirt from us is different: the dog T-shirt designs come from your own photo, so custom dog picture shirts show your dog and nobody else's.
Personalized matching dog and owner shirts need no special step: each person orders a tee in their own size and uploads the same photo. Dog and person matching shirts look like a set even in different shirt colors, when the design offers a choice, because the match is the dog and not the outfit. The same goes for custom dog and human shirts bought as a gift for a group.
Personalized dog lover T-shirts and personalized shirts for dog owners are easy gifts, since the photo does the personalizing. If you want cheap custom dog shirts, buy two. Free US shipping on every order, and your 2nd set is 25% off in the cart, automatically. A personalized dog Hawaiian shirt is a button-up, so look at the men's short-sleeve satin shirts in the dog face pajamas collection.
Who these tees are for: gift ideas for every dog person
A custom dog T-shirt makes a gift for people, built from the dog they love, so it is one of the easier gifts for dog lovers to get right. These are the buyers it suits, and the snag each one tends to meet.
Dog moms
Dog mom tees from a gift shop are generic: a stock breed and a catchy line. A tee printed from your photo shows the dog who waits at your door.
Dog dads
A dog dad rarely buys himself anything dog-related, and the usual gifts end up in a drawer. A plain tee with his own dog's face is something he will wear to the park and the hardware store.
Friends and coworkers who love dogs
A friend or coworker who loves dogs is tricky to shop for, because the shelf is full of generic dog stuff already. A tee made from their own dog's photo is the one thing nobody else could have bought them.
Kids and parents
Kids outgrow T-shirts by the next summer, so parents should measure a tee that fits now and compare it with the product page sizes. A print of the dog the kids talk about all day is worth that small effort.
Matching families
At a family dog walk, mismatched shirts make the group photo look accidental, and somebody is always left out. One photo can go on a tee for each person, each in their own size.
Couples
Anniversary gifts start to feel like the same gift every year. Matching tees with the dog a couple shares, one in each partner's size, are about their life together instead of a generic date night.
Grandparents
Grandparents who live far from their grand-dog see it mostly on a screen. A tee with that face on it goes along to the market and the garden, so the dog is closer than a video call.
New puppy and rescue owners
The gotcha day photo of a rescue is easy to forget on a phone while the dog grows up. Printed on a tee, it marks the day the dog came home, and a close, sharp frame is all it needs.
Birthday and Christmas shoppers
Birthday and Christmas gifts for a group sound easy until the date gets close, and a last-minute pick is a generic one. Each tee is made after checkout, so check the shipping page for current times first.
After the loss of a dog
After the loss of a dog, the worry is giving something that hurts. A tee printed from a favorite photo is gentle and wearable, and the owner can put it on tomorrow or next spring.
Homes with more than one dog
In a home with more than one dog, whoever is not on the shirt is left out. Shoot each dog separately from a similar distance, and read a design's product page for the number of dogs it takes.
Treating yourself
A tee for yourself can feel awkward to buy when there is no occasion. Your camera roll already proves the dog is your favorite subject, so treat yourself and wear the photo.
Dog photo T-shirt questions
What photo works best for a custom dog shirt?
A recent, sharp photo taken in daylight, with your dog facing the camera and the whole head in frame. Upload the original file from your phone rather than a screenshot or a chat-app copy. If the photo is too small, dark or blurry to print well, we email you for a better one before printing.
Is there a proof before my shirt is printed?
No, there is no proof or preview step. Instead, we check every photo ourselves while preparing the artwork, and if a photo would print soft, dark or pixelated, we email you for another one before anything is printed.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Yes, if you email us within 12 hours of ordering, before the order goes to print. Include your order number and what you need changed, whether that is a new photo, a different size or another design. Our support team replies within 24 hours.
Where do you ship, and how long does it take?
We ship to US addresses only, and every shirt is made to order after checkout, then sent with USPS tracking. Current production and delivery times are listed on our shipping page, along with shipping rates.
Can one shirt show two dogs?
Only on designs made for more than one dog, and those product pages give the limit. Take each dog's photo separately and from about the same distance, or one face will print noticeably bigger than the other.
Which shirt color suits a black or white dog?
Pick contrast whenever the design lets you choose a color. Black and dark brown dogs stand out on light grey, sand or white, while white and cream dogs read best on navy, charcoal or forest green. For a mixed coat, a mid-tone heather is a safe middle ground.
Can I return a shirt that does not fit?
A personalized shirt is printed for one person, so a wrong size chosen at checkout cannot be returned. If you report a print defect, shipping damage or a wrong item within 30 days of delivery, we remake the shirt or refund you, whichever you prefer.
More collections made from your dog's photo
Got a photo in mind? Check it against the photo guide, then pick your design and upload the original file. The cart gives you 25% off your 2nd set with free US shipping on every order, and you get 30 days to have it remade or refunded if it arrives with a print defect, damaged or wrong.
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