One of the many perks of working here at Modern Dog is that I have access to a wealth of exceptional and fabulous dog products that I otherwise may not have known about. As a Cash/Roxy/Chance enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for unique ways to spoil them and pay tribute to the joy that they bring to my life.

My first selection was to have a portrait commissioned of each of them so that I could proudly display my gaggle of ruffians throughout my home. I decided to go with an artist in my area that I had heard great things about – Shannon Theisen. Her pop-art celebrity portraits caught Jeremy’s eye, but it was the detail in her charcoal drawings that had me convinced she was the perfect choice for my first foray into commissioning a custom piece. The process was quick and simple, all I had to do was send in my favourite picture of each dog and Shannon handled the rest. Within 2 weeks I had my custom art pieces (and without sacrificing an arm and a leg!). Take a look at the finished portraits on display in my dining area – the resemblance is uncanny!!

Another unique option to commemorate your dog is a 3D "pet portrait" from Sian Keegan. These whimsical stuffies are custom made to capture each of the things you love most about your pet. As you can see with the miniature version of Roxy, she pays keen attention to detail and even chose the correct "missing eye"! I just hope this delightful replica doesn’t stir up feelings of jealousy from the real Roxy!

http://www.shannonthiesen.webs.com/

http://siankeegan.com/