A very serious guide from the Trash Flowers Department of Good Boys and Girls.
Your dog has a face that deserves to be seen in public. Your cat has opinions that deserve a platform. And you, a person who already has 4,000 photos of them on your phone, deserve a custom pet hat that lets you wear the favorite child on your forehead.
We design and print custom pet portrait trucker hats by hand in Los Angeles. Here's exactly how it works, what it costs, which photos work best, and how to get one in time for Christmas.
What is a custom pet portrait hat?
It's a classic foam-front, mesh-back trucker hat with a portrait of your pet printed on the front panel. You send us photos, we design the portrait, you approve the proof, and then we print it. Dogs, cats and other fur babies with strong personalities all welcome. Add their name in a font that matches their energy, or leave it as a clean portrait. It's your hat.
How it works
- Order the hat. Pick how many pets and how many hats on the custom pet portrait page.
- Send your photos. Upload them when you order, or email them to us afterwards. Up to five of your best photos is perfect, and we'll pick the strongest one.
- Tell us the vibe. Pop your pet's name, your color preferences and any fun extras in the cart notes. A bow for a dog called Minnie? Yes please. Or just tell us "go be free" and let us cook.
- Approve your proof. You'll get a design proof within 48 hours. You can ask for changes (within reason) before anything gets printed.
- We print it in LA and ship it to you.
How much does a custom pet hat cost?
- $90 gets you the custom portrait design and your first hat.
- +$45 for each extra pet in the same design (the dog and the cat can finally share something).
- +$32 for each extra hat with the same design. Matching hats for the whole family, the dog walker and your mom who pretends she doesn't like the dog.
You can order up to five hats online. Need more than that? Email us at hello@trash-flowers.com. Separate designs for different pets are separate orders.
Which photos make the best pet portrait?
The better the photo, the better the hat. Here's what works:
- Good natural light. Daylight by a window beats a dark living room every time.
- Their face, in focus. We need to see the eyes, the ears and that specific expression that makes them them.
- Personality. The smile, the tongue out, the underbite, the side-eye. Dynamic photos make great hats.
- A few options. Send up to five and our designer will pick the one that will print best.
Custom dog hats, custom cat hats and everything in between
Dog people are not quiet about their dogs, so custom dog hats are a big one. But custom cat hats come out just as good, especially if your cat has the face of someone who is about to file a complaint. Got two pets? Put them both in one design for an extra $45.
Which hat color works best?
Pet portraits look best on a hat with a white front panel, because the portrait really pops. Our solid-color hats come with an optional white front panel too, which honestly looks the best. Fully solid colors work, but results can vary depending on your pet's colors. If you can't decide, tell us and we'll pick the hat that suits your pet. Kids sizes are available by request in limited colors.
The best gift for a dog mom (or cat dad)
It's the one gift that's guaranteed to make a pet parent cry in a good way. A custom pet portrait trucker hat is a Christmas present, a birthday present, a "sorry I forgot our anniversary" present and a sweet way to remember a pet who has crossed the rainbow bridge. It's personal, it's funny and nobody else on Earth has the same hat.
Christmas deadline: order by December 15 for US Christmas delivery. Proofs take up to 48 hours, so the sooner you send photos, the sooner your hat is on its way.
Custom pet hat FAQ
How long does it take?
You'll get your design proof within 48 hours of sending your photos. Once you approve it, we print your hat in LA and ship it out.
Can I make changes to the design?
Yes. You can request changes (within reason) to your proof before we print.
Can I put two pets on one hat?
Yes. Add a second or third pet to the same design for $45 each.
Can I get the same design on more than one hat?
Yes. Each extra hat with the same design is $32. You can order up to five hats online, or email us for bigger orders.
Do you do cats?
Absolutely. Dogs, cats and other fur babies. Send a good photo and we'll take it from there. Not sure about your pet? Email us first.
Where are the hats made?
Every pet portrait is designed in-house and printed by hand in Los Angeles.
Ready to put that face on a hat? Design your custom pet hat here. And while you're shopping for the holidays, the rest of the trash is in our Holiday Hoes collection.
