There are many reasons people choose to get custom pet portraits in Canada. Whether it is a memorial to a pet gone too soon or simply to immortalize their furry family member. These local Canadian shops will help you create a one-of-a-kind art piece and an everlasting tribute to your pet. Some portraits are hand painted using watercolours, others are created digitally, some include humour. Whatever your style, there’s a portrait perfect for you. We’ve gathered some of our favourite pet portraits in Canada below. Enjoy!
All pictures are from the websites of the businesses we feature. This post may contain affiliate links. At no cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps support our team and allows us to keep making local shopping in Canada easy. Thank you for supporting our family-owned small business too!
Joanne Jerry based in Hamilton, ON is a talented portrait and landscape artist. Her watercolour portraits are available for either pets or pets with their owners to commemorate your favourite fur baby or moments with them. These prints make a great gift to those who have lost a pet or are just welcoming one into their family.
Premvy based in Calgary, AB is an online personalized gift and portrait shop. Here you’ll find custom pet blankets, pillows, and portraits. Their photo blankets come in 3 sizes, and 8 colours, and can fit up to 3 pets per blanket!
Liliane Grenier, based in Blainville Quebec, creates stunning watercolour portraits of your beloved pets. These pet portraits are all hand painted, signed by the artist and available in 4 sizes. Simply send in a clear photo of your pet and receive a beautiful piece of artwork that you can cherish for many years to come.
Brittany Tilley Art based in Winnipeg, MB brings you pet portraits on a variety of mediums. From traditional canvas to mugs to ornaments, if you’re looking for a new way to display your love for your pet, you’ll find it here. Our favourite is their pet portrait keychains which make a great gift for any pet owner.
PawPrints based in Toronto, ON creates digital personalized pet portraits. If you’re wanting a custom painting of your fur buddy but it’s not in the budget, a digital file can be a great affordable alternative. These portraits can be purchased as a downloadable file so you can print it yourself, or, you may choose to have it printed and framed.
The Lonely Pixel based in New Glasgow, NS offers one-of-a-kind pet portraits. Lisa, the owner of The Lonely Pixel, creates antique-looking animal portraiture from photos of your pet. Simply choose your design, from the dapper gentleman to the sassy pirate, and receive a truly unique piece of art bound to become a conversation piece.
Among The Trees based in Saskatchewan offers custom pet portrait ornaments and magnets. Handpainted on wood slices, their ornaments make a great holiday gift for pet owners. If you’re looking for something even more customizable, they also offer digital pet portraits that you can download and send to a printing service to have printed on anything you like!
Furrlio based in Calgary, AB is an online personalized gift shop. While they offer custom blankets, mugs, and pillows, a unique option is their pet portrait puzzles. Perfect for a gift for kids or a special way to memorialize the loss of a pet.
Smudge By Coco based in Ottawa, ON creates one-of-a-kind handpainted pet portraits. These large acrylic paintings capture your pet’s personality perfectly. Choose from a headshot portrait or full-body painting and prepare to have an eye-catching piece of art you can cherish for years to come.
Planthead Pots based in Toronto, ON is an online painted pots shop owned by artist, Cath. For a limited time, she is creating custom-painted planters with mini portraits of your pet. This is a unique way to honour your adorable pets and would make a great gift. To get your order started, click on ‘custom design’ on the Planthead Pots website.