Okay I have to tell this story because my dog now thinks he’s actual royalty.
I found Pawstralian through a friend’s post and was instantly obsessed. You send them a photo of your pet and they turn it into this beautiful digital portrait. You get the file by email and can print it however you like — which is perfect because I love doing my own printing and framing.
So I picked the Royal Pet Kingdom style and uploaded a photo of my Golden Retriever, Bailey. He’s the sweetest dog on earth but also the goofiest. He once got stuck behind a chair and just waited there until I rescued him. Truly majestic.
A few days later, the portrait arrived in my inbox and I swear I could not stop laughing. Bailey looked like he belonged in a palace. Full royal robe, little medals, and the most serious expression I’ve ever seen. The artist captured his face perfectly. I could not believe how real it looked.
I printed it at Kmart, put it in a frame, and hung it up right near the front door. The very first time Bailey saw it, he barked at it. Then stared. Then tilted his head like he was trying to figure out how another dog got into the house.
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🐶 View Portrait Styles →But here’s the best part — now he sits underneath it all the time. Like he knows. Like “Yes, that’s me. King Bailey. Welcome to my home.” Every friend that visits ends up taking a photo of it. I’ve had two people message me saying they’ve now ordered one for their own pets. It’s just that good.
And since it’s digital, I’ve used it for everything. It’s the lock screen on my phone, my laptop wallpaper, and I even got it printed on a mug for my dad who calls Bailey his grand-dog.
Thank you Pawstralian. You’ve turned our goofy boy into a legend. He may never rule the world, but he absolutely rules our house.