Canine Commissions · Handcrafted in New Zealand
Custom dog sculptures, carved from a single photo
From the sleek topline of a Whippet to the plush ruff of a Samoyed or the bearded muzzle of a Schnauzer, every Shadow Pets relief is modeled to your dog’s exact proportions and hand-finished in our New Zealand studio.
Coat-Specific Sculpting
Tailored to every breed and coat architecture
Smooth & Short Coats
Doberman, French Bulldog, Whippet, Greyhound, Dachshund, Staffordshire Bull TerrierSmooth-coated breeds rely on clean anatomical planes rather than heavy fur texture. We sculpt the subtle brow ridge, muzzle taper, ear carriage, and tucked loin with smooth, tactile micro-relief that catches raking light across the musculature without artificial grooves.
Double, Silky & Feathered Coats
Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Samoyed, German Shepherd, Shiba Inu, Border CollieFor thick ruffs, neck manes, and feathered skirts, each relief is sculpted with distinct, directional locks and soft overlapping fur volume while preserving the dog's true profile proportions, leg daylight, and natural tail plume.
Curly, Wavy & Furnishings Coats
Cavoodle, Goldendoodle, Poodle, Schnauzer, Lagotto Romagnolo, Airedale TerrierTeddy-bear curls and bearded furnishings are sculpted with plush, rounded lock clusters and soft crevice shadows, keeping the eyes, nose bridge, and expressive ear drop crisp and recognizable.
Three Editions
Preview your dog in Canvas, Porcelain, and Obsidian
Canvas
Matte white · Natural timber shadow box
Porcelain
Matte white · White timber shadow box
Obsidian
Matte charcoal · Black timber shadow box
FAQ
Questions about custom dog sculptures
- Does my dog need to be standing in side profile in the photo?
- No. You can upload a front-facing, three-quarter, or everyday candid photo from your phone. Our studio composes your dog's true lateral profile from your photo while preserving their breed proportions, ear carriage, and tail set.
- How do you capture dark-coated or black dogs in a monochrome sculpture?
- Because bas-relief works through physical depth and shadow rather than flat ink, black dogs (who often disappear in dark photos) read with remarkable clarity in both our matte-white Canvas/Porcelain editions and our deep charcoal Obsidian edition.
- What size is the framed dog sculpture?
- Every commission is housed in a 14" × 11" (35.6 × 27.9 cm) deep-profile solid timber shadow box behind shatter-resistant gallery acrylic glazing, priced at $299 USD including insured shipping.
See your dog sculpted in minutes
Upload one photo from your camera roll for a free digital preview. Pay $299 USD only when you approve your piece for production.