How to Get Your Dog on a Shirt
If you’ve ever seen someone wearing a shirt with their dog’s face on it and thought,
“I need that immediately.”
You’re not alone.
Custom dog shirts are one of the most popular custom pet gifts in Australia right now — and for good reason. They’re funny, sentimental, personal and a guaranteed conversation starter.
Here’s exactly how to get your dog on a shirt (the right way).
Step 1: Choose a High-Quality Photo of Your Dog
The foundation of a great custom dog shirt is the photo.
To get the best result for your pet portrait, choose a picture that:
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Has natural lighting (outdoor or near a window)
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Clearly shows your dog’s eyes
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Isn’t blurry or heavily filtered
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Captures their personality
Pro tip: Eye-level photos always look best when turned into a dog portrait.
Step 2: Turn the Photo Into a Custom Pet Portrait
Before it goes on a shirt, your dog’s image is transformed into artwork.
At Zoopeez, we create a custom pet portrait Australia style illustration based on your photo. This makes the design:
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Clean and professional
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Print-ready
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Long-lasting
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More artistic than just a photo copy
This step is what makes the shirt look premium rather than DIY.
Step 3: Pick Your Shirt Type and Colour
Now for the fun part.
You can choose:
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Classic t-shirts
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Sweatshirts
Neutral colours (white, grey, black) make the portrait pop, but brighter colours can give playful energy.
If it’s a gift, consider the recipient’s style.
Step 4: Upload Your Photo and Place Your Order
Once you’ve selected your portrait style and shirt type, upload your dog’s photo.
Some stores (like Zoopeez) may offer:
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Artwork previews
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Minor revision requests
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Background removal
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Custom name text
After approval, your custom dog shirt goes into production and is shipped directly to you.
Why Custom Dog Shirts Are So Popular
Custom dog shirts are trending across Australia because they:
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Celebrate the bond between pets and owners
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Make incredible dog mum and dog dad gifts
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Work for birthdays, Christmas and Father’s Day
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Feel unique and personal
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Let you literally wear your best friend
They’re also perfect for:
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Matching dog + owner outfits
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Photoshoots
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Social media content
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Memorial keepsakes
Can You Put More Than One Dog on a Shirt?
Yes.
Many pet owners choose to include:
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Multiple dogs
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Dogs + cats together
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A memorial portrait
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Names underneath the artwork
A combined custom pet portrait design can make the shirt even more meaningful.
Final Thoughts
Getting your dog on a shirt is simple — but doing it properly makes all the difference.
By turning your favourite photo into a professionally illustrated pet portrait, you create a wearable piece of art that celebrates your dog’s personality.
If you’re ready to wear your best friend everywhere you go:
