Gifts for dog lovers in Australia

The best gift for a dog lover is one about their dog, not dogs in general. Most dog owners already have the mug and the socks with a generic labrador on them. What they don't have is something that shows you know their dog: the ear that flops, the grey on the chin, the way they sit. Below are ideas at every budget, practical and personal, including a custom pet portrait from a photo, which starts at $18.90 for a digital file and $79 for a print, with free delivery anywhere in Australia.

Key takeaways

• Personal beats generic. Anything with their dog's name or face lands better than dog themed stuff.
• Practical gifts get used, and a portrait gets kept. A good gift often has one of each.
• You only need one clear photo of their dog, and most owners post plenty.
• For a printed portrait by Christmas, order by 4 December.

Gift ideas by budget

Under $30

• A digital portrait of their dog for $18.90, emailed to you to pass on. It usually ends up as their phone background.
• An engraved ID tag with the dog's name and their phone number.
• Good treats, wrapped properly, with a card written as if it's from the dog.
• A long lasting chew sized for their dog, to save the furniture.

$30 to $100

• A printed portrait, A4 for $79 or A3 for $99, with the digital file included.
• A good lead or collar with the dog's name stamped on it.
• A puzzle feeder or snuffle mat for a dog who gets bored.
• A voucher for a local groomer or self serve dog wash.

$100 and up

• A framed portrait, ready to hang: framed A4 is $119, framed A3 $189 and framed A2 $249.
• A dog friendly day out for the two of them, like a beach, a trail or a café they'd love.
• A weatherproof jacket for the dog, the owner, or both.

Why a portrait is the one they keep

Treats get eaten and toys get destroyed. A portrait is the gift still on the wall years later, when the dog has gone grey around the muzzle. We redraw their dog sitting upright and facing out, keeping their real eyes, markings and expression. You can choose a white, black, pale pink or sage green background and add the dog's name above them. Every print is on heavy 250gsm archival paper and posted free anywhere in Australia.

How to get a photo without spoiling the surprise

• Scroll their Instagram or Facebook. Most dog owners have posted hundreds.
• Ask their partner, housemate or a family member to send one quietly.
• Choose the photo where the dog's face is clearest and best lit. The pose doesn't matter, because we redraw it.
• Save the photo itself rather than a screenshot, which loses detail.

If they have more than one dog

One portrait can hold up to three pets, made from separate photos, so the dogs don't need to have ever sat still together. Two pet prints start at $98 and three pet prints at $137.

Timing for Christmas

The portrait usually lands in your inbox within a few hours of ordering, and always within 1 to 2 business days. Once you approve it, the print arrives 5 to 7 business days later. For Christmas, order by 4 December for metro areas, and earlier if it's going to Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania or a regional area. Left it late? The digital portrait arrives by email, so it can still be given on the day.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order a portrait of someone else's dog?

Yes. You only need a clear photo of the dog's face. The portrait comes to your email for approval, so they won't see it until you give it.

What if the portrait doesn't look like their dog?

Tell us what's off and we'll fix it. You get one free round of changes, and a full refund if it still isn't right before it goes to print.

Is a digital portrait a proper gift?

It can be. It's sized for phones and screens, so it suits someone who'd love it as their lock screen. You can print it for personal use, but it won't be as sharp as one of our prints, so choose a print if it's going on the wall.

Sources: Piri & Co product pages and FAQs, prices as at October 2026.