Pet Portrait Hoodies: Wear Your Best Friend Everywhere You Go

If you’re the kind of person who has more photos of your dog than of yourself, a pet portrait hoodie might be your new favourite thing. It’s cosy, personal, and lets you literally wear your love for your pet on your sleeve (or chest).

At Stitch&Swan in Perth, we turn your favourite pet photo into a custom embroidered or printed design on a high-quality hoodie – the perfect mix of comfort, style and sentiment.

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What Is a Pet Portrait Hoodie?

A pet portrait hoodie is a hoodie featuring a custom design based on your pet:

A stitched line-art style portrait

A more detailed embroidered design

Or a printed illustration or image of your pet

You send us a photo of your dog, cat, rabbit, bird (or any animal), and we transform it into a unique piece of wearable art. No generic designs, no stock images – your hoodie is built around your pet.

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Why Pet Portrait Hoodies Are So Popular

It’s not just about the hoodie – it’s about what it represents. People love pet portrait hoodies because they are:

Deeply personal – it’s your pet, not just a random design

Comforting – especially for pets that have passed, it’s a beautiful keepsake

Perfect for gifts – thoughtful, meaningful and totally custom

Great conversation starters – other pet lovers always notice

Instagram-friendly – let’s be honest, they look amazing in photos

Whether it’s for yourself or someone else, it feels like getting a hug from your pet every time you put it on.

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How We Turn Your Pet Photo into a Hoodie

At Stitch&Swan, the process is simple and fun:

1. Choose your hoodie

Pick your size, colour and style – oversized, standard fit, zip or pullover.

2. Send us your favourite pet photo

Clear, well-lit photos work best. We can help you choose if you’re not sure.

3. We create your pet portrait design

We turn your photo into a line-art or illustrated style suitable for embroidery or print.

4. You approve the design

You’ll see a preview of how the portrait will look on your hoodie before we stitch or print.

5. We bring it to life

We embroider or print your pet portrait onto the hoodie right here in Perth and get it ready for pickup or postage.

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Embroidery vs Print – Which Is Better?

Both options look great – it depends on your style, budget and how much detail you want.

Embroidered Pet Portrait Hoodies

Textured, premium, long-lasting

Looks amazing for line-art and simple portraits

Classic, high-end finish

Great if you want something that feels “crafted”

Printed Pet Portrait Hoodies

Better for full-colour or more detailed art

Ideal if you want backgrounds, multiple pets or more complex designs

Smooth to the touch, very comfy

Great for bold, bright visuals

Not sure which to choose? We can show you examples and recommend what will suit your photo best.

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Gift Ideas: When a Pet Portrait Hoodie Is Perfect

Pet portrait hoodies make incredible gifts, especially when you want something that feels thoughtful and unique. They’re perfect for:

Birthdays – especially for the “crazy dog mum” or “cat dad” in your life

Christmas – a cosy, personalised present they’ll actually wear

Anniversaries – include a partner’s favourite pet

Memorial gifts – a beautiful way to remember a pet who has crossed the rainbow bridge

Thank-you gifts – for pet sitters, groomers, breeders or vets

You can even add names, dates or little phrases like “Best Boy”, “Chaos Gremlin” or “Tiny Terror” for extra personality.

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How to Choose the Best Photo of Your Pet

To get the best result, here are a few quick tips for choosing your pet photo:

Good lighting – natural light is ideal

Clear face – eyes, nose and main features visible

Minimal clutter – less background distraction makes a cleaner design

Your favourite expression – goofy, regal, sleepy, tongue out… whatever feels “them”

If you’re stuck between a few photos, send us a couple and we’ll help you pick the best one for embroidery or print.

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Pet Portrait Hoodies for Matching Sets

Want to go all in? We can also create:

Matching hoodies for couples featuring the same pet

Family sets – parents, kids and even a mini version if we’re printing on children’s sizes

Friendship hoodies for people who share a special love for the same animal

Nothing says “this is my animal and I’m obsessed” like a whole squad wearing them.

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Made Locally in Perth, Shipped Across Australia

If you’re in Perth, you’ll love being able to work with a local maker – you can talk to a real person, ask questions, and know exactly who’s creating your hoodie.

We:

Design and decorate each hoodie here in Perth

Use quality blanks that feel good and last

Check every item by hand before it leaves the studio

Offer shipping across Australia for online orders

So whether you’re around the corner or on the other side of the country, you can still get a Stitch&Swan pet portrait hoodie.

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Ready to Turn Your Pet into a Hoodie?

If you’ve got a pet you adore and a photo you love, that’s all you need to get started.

A pet portrait hoodie is:

Personal

Cosy

Totally unique

And guaranteed to make you smile every time you put it on

Get in touch with Stitch&Swan to start your custom pet portrait hoodie today – send us your photo, pick your hoodie, and let us do the rest.