A personalized gift for a dog mom, made from her dog's photos

Updated September 10, 2026

For a dog mom who enjoys coloring, make a book featuring her own dog: the puppy photo, the favorite toy, the couch nap, and the two of them together. DoodleMi turns those pictures into custom coloring pages. Printed books start at $19.99, and you can check sample artwork before paying.

Two dogs sitting together at home — This example includes two dogs in one page. Their poses carry into the illustration, while fur and room details become outlines to color.

The same two dogs transformed into a custom coloring page — This example includes two dogs in one page. Their poses carry into the illustration, while fur and room details become outlines to color.

See what your photo looks like as a coloring page

Make it a book of her dog

A generic dog coloring book gives her illustrated dogs to color. A photo-based book starts with pictures of her own pet. Focus on the familiar pose, favorite blanket, or muddy-walk companion she knows.

The example above shows two dogs in a room becoming a coloring page. It is an illustration rather than an exact tracing; check the preview for the face and markings that matter to you.

Pick a small collection with variety

Start with a clear portrait, then choose photos that add a different pose or memory. For a surprise, use pictures she has shared with you, or ask for a favorite photo for a gift without revealing the format.

A face-on portrait with both eyes visible
A full-body pose showing the ears, paws, and tail
A puppy photo or an earlier photo from their time together
The dog with a favorite toy or in a familiar spot
Her and the dog together
A second pet or a shared walk, if they are part of the story

Check dark fur and busy backgrounds

For a dark-coated dog, choose light that makes the eyes and muzzle visible. For a long-haired dog, look for a pose where the face is not hidden by fur. Get down to the dog's eye level when taking a new picture.

Before checkout, review up to two photo-based sample pages for likeness and the amount of detail to color. The free-page tool is another way to try a single photo before starting the gift.

Check the photo-selection guide Try a pet photo free See the custom pet coloring book

Pick the format around your budget

The Mini is $19.99 for 12 coloring pages; the Full is $24.99 for 22. Both include an optional printed dedication and free standard US shipping. Those are book prices before any applicable tax; expedited or international shipping costs extra.

The standalone Full PDF is $14.99 if you want to print it yourself. You can also add a PDF to a printed book for $4.99. If you upload fewer photos than the book holds, illustrated theme pages fill the rest, so choose a theme she would enjoy too.

Compare the book options

Finish the gift with a note

For the dedication, try something tied to the photos: “For all the walks, stolen socks, and spots on the sofa. Happy birthday, from me and Milo.” Use your own names and memories. Pair it with pencils you supply if you want it ready to color when she opens it.

Allow an estimated 2 to 3 weeks with free standard US shipping or 6 to 8 business days with $15 expedited shipping. Our team aims to email the reviewed PDF within 2 days; it is not an instant download.

Make a book of her dog

Common questions

Can I include more than one dog?

Yes. Use separate portraits, a photo of the dogs together, or both. The example above shows two dogs in the same photo-based page.

Can I add cats or people to the same book?

Yes. The photos do not all have to feature the same pet or subject.

Should I supply coloring materials?

Yes. Bring your own pencils or crayons if you want to give coloring materials with the book.