There are three ways to get your dog on a Syd. Take our quiz below to find out which one is best for you.
Which personalisation option is right for me? 🐾
Can you find your pet on my drawing sheets? Tap your answer below.
Yes, I found my pet
Amazing. On your product, select "Pick the closest drawing from our sheets" and type in the number from the pet sheets.
Nearly, but the markings or colours are different
A tweak is perfect. On your product, select "Tweak a drawing to match my dog's colours and markings" (+£20). You'll see a preview first, and you only pay once, as we save your design for your next order. Next time, select "Use my saved custom design from a previous order". Upload your photo on the listing, or if you're not ready yet, email it to us after. Which photo works best?
No, they're a one-off, a rescue mix or a memorial
Go bespoke. On your product, select "Draw my dog from my photo" (+£60). You'll see a preview with unlimited edits, and you only pay once, as we save your design for your next order. Next time, select "Use my saved custom design from a previous order". Upload your photo on the listing, or if you're not ready yet, email it to us after. Which photo works best?
Still not sure? Send me a photo by email or on Instagram and I can guide you to the right option.
One of the things I love most about Syd&Co is that no two orders are the same. Your dog isn't anyone else's dog, so your hoodie shouldn't be either.
There are a few ways to get your dog onto a Syd, from super quick to completely one-off. On every product you'll see a question, "How would you like your pet's illustration personalised?" Here's what each answer means, and how to pick the right one.
1. Pick the closest drawing from our sheets
This is the easiest way. I've hand drawn hundreds of dogs, plus cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, in loads of breeds and colours. You can browse all my drawing sheets here, or click the pink "Start here, browse our pet designs" button on any product page.
I wear my creations every day, and funnily enough my own dogs are picked from these sheets too.
This option is great for standard breeds. We have a wide range of spaniels, dachshunds and cockapoos, plus some lesser known breeds too.
Choose "Pick the closest drawing from our sheets", find the one that looks most like yours, pop the details into the boxes and that's it. Got more than one? You can add extra pets, and mix dogs and cats too. No favourites here.
Choosing from the sheets is also the quickest option. Your order will be with you in 5 to 7 days, which makes it perfect for a last minute gift too.
Best for: most dogs, birthday and Christmas gifts, last minute presents, and anyone who wants it quick.
2. Tweak a drawing to match your dog's colours and markings
Found a dog on the sheet that's nearly right but not quite? A tweak is perfect. I take one of my drawings and change the bits that make your dog yours. A white patch, a different ear, a new colour.
A tweak doesn't have to be just one change. It can be a few. The only thing it isn't is a full redraw of the shape. If your dog needs that, a bespoke drawing is the one for you.
You'll see a preview first. Before anything is printed, I'll email you a preview of your tweaked drawing. If it's not quite right, just tell me and I'll keep adjusting it until you're happy.
Choose "Tweak a drawing to match my dog's colours and markings" (there are options for 2 or 3 dogs too), leave me a note at checkout and email a good photo to contactsydandco@gmail.com.
Best for: crossbreeds, unusual markings and "he's nearly a springer, but…" dogs.
3. Draw my dog from my photo
This is a bespoke drawing, a brand new drawing of your pet made from scratch from your photo. You see a preview before anything is printed, so we get it just right. It also comes with a free A4 print of your drawing.
Bespokes are lovely for rescues that don't look like any one breed, for an extra special gift, and for memorial pieces for a pet who holds your heart. They take a little longer, because I'm drawing them from scratch.
Choose "Draw my dog from my photo" on any product. Got two? There's an option to draw both, and you save when you do. Or you can order a bespoke drawing on its own.
Best for: one-of-a-kind dogs, gifts and memorials.
4. Little extras
Want to make it even more yours? You can buy these add-ons with your order. Just add them to your basket and pop the details in a note at checkout.
- Change the words. For example, "Life is Better with Buddy" instead of "with my Dog".
- Change the design colours, like the text, flowers, sky or mountains.
- Change your vehicle, tent or tent box colour on our adventure designs.
- Add your own vehicle. Your camper van, Land Rover, caravan or tent box, hand drawn from your photo, ready to go on our adventure designs next to your dog.
Use my saved custom design from a previous order
Once I've done a tweak or bespoke drawing, I save it under your name. Next time you order, just choose "Use my saved custom design from a previous order". You only pay for the drawing once.
Still not sure?
Send me a photo of your dog by email or on Instagram and I'll tell you honestly which option will look best.
Top tip. The better the photo, the better the drawing. One clear photo in good light that shows their true colour and shape is perfect. Read my guide to choosing the right photo of your pet.