That Sweet Shih Tzu Face, Made Into Art
Round eyes, a fluffy face and a little underbite you adore. Upload your Shih Tzu’s photo and get a free preview in about 30 seconds.
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A Shih Tzu Portrait as Sweet as They Are
The name means something close to little lion, but most Shih Tzus are more teddy bear than lion. With those big round eyes, the short muzzle and hair that grows out from the nose like the petals of a chrysanthemum, they have one of the most lovable faces in the dog world. A Shih Tzu portrait made from your photo keeps every bit of it.
Teddy bear cut or a long, flowing coat; gold and white, black and white, liver, silver or brindle; topknot or no topknot. Whatever your pup looks like in your favorite picture is what you’ll see in your custom Shih Tzu art.
Choose a style and a watermarked preview is ready in about 30 seconds, free. If you love it, order a framed print from $129 or a canvas from $89, or grab the $29 digital file. We email a proof before printing, and every order ships free in the US.
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Tips for Fluffy Faces and Big Round Eyes
Shih Tzu faces are all hair and eyes, so these tips focus on keeping both clear:
- Get the hair out of the eyes. A topknot or a fresh face trim makes a huge difference. Eyes hidden under fringe can’t carry the portrait.
- Wipe the face first. A quick clean around the eyes and muzzle keeps tear stains and food bits out of the photo.
- Look for a catchlight. Dark eyes in a dark face need a window in front of your dog so each eye has a small bright reflection.
- Shoot at their eye level. Get down on the floor. From above, a flat face looks even flatter and the eyes look up awkwardly.
- Show some coat. If your Shih Tzu has long, flowing hair, include the shoulders so it frames the portrait.
- Gold and white coats look best in soft light. Bright sun turns the white to glare.
Best Art Styles for a Shih Tzu
Sparkle is a natural first choice. Its polished, semi-realistic finish makes big round eyes shine, and the dreamy blue sparkle background suits a pampered little companion who knows they’re adorable.
Watercolor Blue is soft and elegant, and it flatters every Shih Tzu color. Long coats look especially lovely here, with the fur blending gently into the watercolor wash. It’s a calm, timeless pick for a living room or a memorial.
Vector Look is the playful option. Bold outlines and a clean white background make a teddy bear cut look like an animated character, a fun fit for a Shih Tzu with a big personality and a bigger underbite.
Shih Tzu Portrait FAQ
Choose the look you love most. A teddy bear cut shows off the round face and eyes and suits Vector Look and Sparkle. A long, flowing coat looks elegant in watercolor. Since previews are free and take about 30 seconds, try both photos and compare before deciding which one goes on the wall.
Your portrait is created from your photo, so visible stains may carry through. The easiest fix is a photo taken right after grooming or a gentle face wipe. If your favorite photo has stains, try it in a couple of styles in the free preview, since some styles soften details more than others.
Yes. If the topknot bow is in your photo, it usually appears in the portrait too. Many owners love including their dog’s signature bow or bandana. Want a cleaner look instead? Pick a photo without it. You’ll see exactly how it turns out in the preview and again in the emailed proof.
Yes. Upload a single photo showing both pets and we’ll include them together in one portrait at no extra charge. It works for any two pets, dogs, cats or a mix. The trick is a photo where both faces are visible and in focus at the same time, so be patient with the treats.
Yes. A high-resolution digital file costs $29, great for printing yourself, sharing, or setting as a phone wallpaper. If you’d like it ready to hang, framed prints come in solid-wood Pecan, White Oak or Matte Black, and gallery-wrap canvas starts at $89 for 12″×12″.
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