Christmas gifts for dog lovers
Their dog, curled up by the fire this Christmas
A personalised Christmas present for the dog lover who has everything: their own dog, made from photos, resting by a crackling fire. Breathing, dozing and looking up, on their TV all through the holidays.
Order by Sunday 20 December
There's nothing to post, so no parcels stuck in the Christmas rush. Everything comes by email. The portraits to choose from usually arrive within a day of ordering, and the finished film usually within a day of choosing. Order by Sunday 20 December and choose your portrait promptly, and it will be ready well before Christmas Day.
How to give it
Order with their dog's photos
Use your own email address, so the portraits come to you and the surprise stays a surprise.Choose the portrait
We email you three portraits of their dog. You pick the one most like them, or ask us for new ones.Wrap it your way
Copy the files onto a USB stick and tuck it in a card, or play it on the TV on Christmas morning. All four versions are included, shaped for a TV, a digital photo frame, a tablet and a phone.
Getting photos without spoiling the surprise
Two or three clear photos are ideal: one from the side, one of their face, and one of anything special. You may already have some from walks or visits. A family member can often help too. Please only use photos you took, or that you have permission to use.
Good to know
Can they play it on their TV?
The files play on almost any smart TV from a USB stick, on digital photo frames that play video, and on tablets and computers. Set it to repeat and it plays on quietly, like a real fire. How to play it.
I've left it late. Is it too late?
There's no postage, so you can order later than for most gifts. The film usually arrives within a couple of days in total, but the time depends partly on how quickly you choose the portrait. If it's close to Christmas, choose as soon as the portraits arrive.
Can I change my mind?
You can cancel for a full refund at any time before you choose the portrait. See our terms of sale.
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