Gifts for Dog Moms: Embroidered Ideas She'll Actually Wear

Every dog mom has a camera roll full of the same face. The best gift for her takes that face off the phone and puts it somewhere she'll see every day: on a sweatshirt she lives in, a cap she grabs on the way to the park, or a small hoop by the front door. Here are the embroidered gifts dog moms ask us for most, from personal keepsakes to easy add-ons under $20.

1. A sweatshirt with her dog's portrait

This is the gift that gets the happy tears. We draw a stitch file from her dog's photo by hand, test-stitch it, then embroider the portrait onto a soft 65% cotton / 35% polyester crewneck. You can add the dog's name underneath, and fit up to two pets on one shirt.

Custom dog sweatshirts

Custom Embroidered Pet Portrait Sweatshirt from Your PhotoFrom $45Custom Embroidered Dog Face Sweatshirt for Pet LoversFrom $45Maltese Dog Embroidered Sweatshirt Custom Pet NameFrom $40

2. A dad hat for walks and weekend errands

A cap is easier to size than clothing, which makes it a safe gift when you're not sure of her fit. Our pet portrait dad hats are 100% cotton with an adjustable strap, and the small portrait on the front is just enough for other dog people to stop and ask.

Dog mom caps

Custom Dog Embroidered Dad Hat Pet Portrait CapFrom $35Custom Dog Mom HatFrom $24.75Dog in Bandana Embroidered CapFrom $24.75

3. A hoop for the wall (or a gentle memorial)

An embroidered hoop is a quieter gift: a small piece of wall art with her dog's portrait and name. It also makes a meaningful memorial gift for someone who has recently lost a dog, because it feels handmade rather than mass-printed.

4. Something playful for the dog-obsessed

Not every gift has to be a portrait. Our quirky dog sweatshirts and caps are ready-made, so they ship sooner and work well when you need a gift in a hurry.

Ready-made dog gifts

Embroidered Artist Poodle JumperFrom $40Brown Poodle Pearls Embroidered JumperFrom $40French Beret Dog Embroidered Dad HatFrom $25

5. Small gifts under $20: breed patches

Iron-on breed patches are the easiest stocking filler for a dog mom. She can add one to a denim jacket, a tote or her dog-walking bag. Iron-on is the default, and we can make a sew-on version if you leave a note.

Dog breed patches

Golden Retriever Embroidered Iron-On Dog PatchFrom $9.90Beagle Dog Embroidered Iron-On PatchFrom $9.90Border Collie Embroidered Iron-On Patch Dog PortraitFrom $9.90Pomeranian Dog PatchFrom $9.90

How to get the photo right

For custom pieces, the photo matters more than anything else. Pick a sharp, well-lit picture where her dog's face is clearly visible and roughly at eye level. Not sure which photo to use? Our guide to choosing the best photo for a custom pet portrait walks through it step by step.