The framed portrait buying guide
Compare custom pet portraits before you order
A starting price can describe a digital file, an unframed print or a framed portrait. Here, we compare one-pet portraits with an 8 × 10 print and black frame, plus the way you review the artwork.
Compare prices & proofsChecked October 16, 2026 · Published by Dilly Dally Dog
What does the framed portrait include?
All prices below are listed in USD for the selected product configuration, before shipping, tax or promotions. Materials, artwork styles and services differ. Check each store’s current price before ordering.
| Brand & selected product | Listed price | Artwork | Preview & approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilly Dally DogWatercolor dog portrait · Black frameSee Dilly’s portrait | $64.95 | AI-created watercolor style; one dog | Email proof included after ordering; approval before printing |
| West & WillowOne-pet portrait · Soft White background · Black frameView selected West & Willow portrait | $77 | Described by the brand as hand-illustrated by digital artists | $10 artwork-preview option in the product configurator; $87 with that option |
| Crown & PawPremium Watercolor · One pet · Celestial background · Black frameView selected Crown & Paw portrait | $79.95 | Described by the brand as designed by artists | Artwork preview and edits included after ordering |
| Perkie PrintsPersonalized portrait · Black frame · No matView selected Perkie portrait | $95 | Four preview styles; artist review before printing | Free preview before purchase; proof approval before printing |
Choose the process as well as the picture
Looking for a West & Willow alternative?
If your priority is a lower listed price with an included proof, Dilly’s $64.95 framed dog portrait is worth a look. The checked West & Willow portrait is $77, with a $10 artwork-preview option. The art is different: Dilly uses AI to create a watercolor style; West & Willow describes an artist-illustrated digital process.
Comparing watercolor portraits with Crown & Paw?
The checked Crown & Paw Premium Watercolor portrait is $79.95 in an 8 × 10 black frame and includes previews and edits. Dilly’s $64.95 option offers one AI-created watercolor style with a black or white wood frame and email approval before printing. Crown & Paw offers more backgrounds, sizes and multi-pet options.
Want to see a preview before you pay?
Perkie Prints offers a free four-style preview before purchase, followed by artist review before printing. Its checked 8 × 10 black-framed, unmatted portrait is $95. Dilly’s proof arrives by email after you order. If seeing options before checkout matters most, Perkie’s process may suit you better.
Three details to check before ordering
The actual print size
Check whether 8 × 10 describes the artwork or the outer frame. A mat can reduce the visible image area. The Perkie option above has no mat; Dilly’s 8 × 10 is the print size and has no separate mat.
How the artwork is created
A watercolor-style print is not necessarily a painting made with a brush. Dilly’s portrait is AI-created from your photo and printed on matte paper. Choose it for the look and process you see here.
When you review the likeness
A preview before buying and an approval proof after ordering happen at different points. Check the eyes, ears, markings and expression in your proof before approving it for printing.
One dog. One favorite photo. A place on the wall.
Dilly’s framed watercolor dog portrait includes an 8 × 10 matte-paper print, a black or white wood frame, an acrylic front and hanging hardware. Upload one dog’s photo and review the AI-created artwork by email before printing.
Before you choose your portrait
Is Dilly’s watercolor portrait hand-painted?
No. The artwork is created with AI from your dog’s photo, then printed on matte paper and framed. It is a watercolor-style print, not a painting by a human artist.
Can I order portraits for different dogs?
Yes. Each Dilly portrait is for one dog. Add each portrait separately with its own photo so the correct dog stays matched to each item in your order.
Can I give a portrait as a holiday or memorial gift?
Yes. Start with a clear photo you have permission to use, and use your own email at checkout if you want to review the proof. Allow time for artwork approval, printing and shipping; check current delivery information before choosing a date.