Custom Pet Tumbler: Styles, Colors, Care & Gift Ideas (20 oz)

What is a custom pet tumbler?

A custom pet tumbler (you'll also see it called a personalized pet tumbler or pet photo tumbler) is a travel cup printed with artwork made from a photo of your pet. On ours, your photo first becomes a finished illustration in the style you choose, such as a cartoon face, a watercolor or a royal portrait. That artwork is printed twice, once facing left and once facing right, with your pet's name in bold capitals under each portrait.

Here's what comes in the box:

• 20 oz capacity, enough for a large iced coffee or a good amount of water between refills.
• Double-wall insulated stainless steel, so cold drinks stay cold and hot drinks stay hot for hours, and the outside doesn't sweat all over your desk.
• A lid and a reusable straw, included.
• Your pet on both sides with the name beneath, so the portrait faces out whichever hand holds it.

Personalized pet tumbler with straw: why the straw matters

A personalized pet tumbler with straw is built for sipping on the move. You can drink while driving, walking the dog or working out without tipping the cup back, and the lid keeps splashes in when it bumps around in a cup holder or a gym bag.

The straw is reusable, so it's a small daily swap away from disposable plastic. Rinse it after each use and give it a proper wash with a thin brush every so often, especially after smoothies or sweet drinks.

Which art styles work on a colored tumbler?

Unlike a mug, the tumbler portrait has no background box. Your pet is printed as a cut-out, and the tumbler's own color shows all around it. That's what makes it look like a designed product rather than a photo stuck onto a cup, and it's also why the style choice matters a little more here.

The tumbler offers eleven styles: Cartoon Face, Minimal Line Art, Pop Art, Watercolor, Vintage 90s Tee, The King, The Queen, Superhero, Astronaut, Santa Paws and Christmas Sweater. The free preview shows exactly how yours will look before you pay.

Which tumbler color should you choose?

The tumbler comes in white, black, pink, mint and navy, all at the same price. Because the color frames your pet, pick it with the style in mind. A simple rule: dark ink styles want a light tumbler, and bright, glowing styles shine on a dark one.

• Avoid line art on black or navy: dark ink on a dark tumbler loses contrast.
• Light-colored pets (a white Westie, a cream Goldendoodle) stand out more on a black, navy or pink tumbler than on white.
• Dark pets (a black Lab, a black cat) pop on white, pink or mint.

Custom dog tumbler and cat tumbler ideas

A custom dog tumbler is the classic version: the dog's face, the dog's name, everywhere their person goes. Dogs with expressive faces, like a Frenchie, a Corgi or a Pit Bull, look especially good in cartoon and pop art. Browse dog portraits for more style inspiration.

A cat tumbler works exactly the same way. Cats with strong markings, such as a tuxedo, an orange tabby or a Siamese, are a natural fit for cartoon face and pop art, while long-haired cats like a Maine Coon look lovely in watercolor. See cat portraits and our gifts for cat lovers guide.

Two pets can share one tumbler. Upload a clear photo of each and they're combined into the same artwork, for $15 per extra pet.

What name or text can you put on a dog tumbler?

Each portrait gets a line of text underneath in bold capital letters, up to 18 characters. Most people use the pet's name, but you can make it your own:

• The name on its own: BELLA, MILO, SIR BARKS-A-LOT. Shorter names print larger.
• Two names for a two-pet tumbler, such as COCO & BISCUIT.
• A nickname the family really uses, like LITTLE BEAR or MISS PIGGY.
• DOG MOM, CAT MOM or DOG DAD in place of the name.
• A job title for the pet, like GYM BUDDY, OFFICE MANAGER or HEAD OF SECURITY.

Tumbler vs. mug: which one should you get?

Both carry the same two-sided portrait. The real question is where the person drinks. Here's how the tumbler compares with our custom pet mug:

• Pick the tumbler for someone who's always out the door with a drink, likes iced coffee or carries water all day.
• Pick the mug for a slow-coffee-at-home person, or when dishwasher convenience matters most.

How to care for a custom pet tumbler

The tumbler is hand wash only. Warm soapy water and a soft sponge are all it needs; skip the dishwasher, which is hard on printed surfaces over time. Keep scouring pads and abrasive cleaners away from the portrait.

Never put it in the microwave. It's stainless steel, and metal doesn't belong in a microwave. Wash the lid and straw separately, and let everything dry fully before reassembling so nothing gets musty.

Who is a dog mom tumbler for?

A dog mom tumbler is a classic gift: her dog's face, the dog's name and a cup she'll use every day. Put DOG MOM under the portrait, or keep the name and choose pink or mint for a soft look. More ideas live in our dog mom gifts guide. The tumbler also suits plenty of other people on your list:

• Teachers, who carry a drink from classroom to car line all day. A tumbler with their own pet is a thank-you gift that won't end up in a drawer.
• Nurses and healthcare workers on long shifts, where a lidded cup with a straw is far more practical than an open mug.
• Gym regulars, who'll take a black or navy tumbler to every workout.
• Coworkers who talk about their dog in every meeting. At $54.99 it feels generous without being over the top.
• Dog dads, who tend to like the black or navy tumbler with vintage 90s or The King. See our dog dad gifts guide.
• Dog walkers, groomers and pet sitters who already love your pet almost as much as you do.

Gift ideas, Christmas timing and bundles

For Christmas, a tumbler with Santa Paws or the Christmas Sweater style is fun, while a year-round style like cartoon face keeps it in use long after the holidays. To get it under the tree in the continental US, order by December 10. Our Christmas gifts for dog lovers guide has more holiday ideas.

Packing slips never show prices, so you can enter the recipient's address at checkout and the tumbler ships straight to them. In the cart, you can also add a small extra with the same artwork, like a greeting card or a sticker.

Buying for more than one person? Bundles save 15% on 2 items, 20% on 3 and 25% on 5 or more. A tumbler plus a set of matching coasters makes a neat gift, and a tumbler for each teacher or teammate adds up to real savings.

How much does a custom pet tumbler cost?

The tumbler is $54.99 in any of the five colors, plus $15 for each extra pet in the artwork. US shipping is a flat $6.99, free on orders over $75. Each tumbler is made in 2–4 business days and ships in 3–5 business days, printed and shipped in the USA.

The preview is free: you see your pet's portrait in seconds and pay only when you love it. There's a 30-day money-back guarantee, and 10% of every order goes, in full, to animal rescue.

How to order and get a great result

Ordering takes a few minutes. Upload your photo on the custom pet tumbler page, choose a style, type the name and check the free preview. Then pick the tumbler color and add it to your cart.

The photo makes the biggest difference. Use daylight and no flash, shoot at the pet's eye level, and keep both ears and the eyes sharp and in frame. Skip filters and portrait-mode blur. For two pets, upload one clear photo of each. Our guide to taking pet pictures has more tips.

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