Short answer: 12×16 framed for shelves and small walls, 18×24 for a real wall spot, 24×32 for above-the-couch or mantel placement. When in doubt, 18×24 framed — the most-ordered size across our catalog.
The right size pet portrait depends on where it's hanging, not on the pet. A Chihuahua in a 24×32 print looks just as intentional as a Maine Coon in a 8×10 — the paint scales the composition to fill the frame. This guide covers what size fits each wall placement, the most-ordered defaults, and the decision rules that keep you from ordering something too small (or too big).
Sizes we offer, by material
- Framed print: 12×16, 18×24, 24×32
- Gallery canvas: 8×10, 12×16, 18×24
- Metal print: 8×10, 12×18, 20×30
- Poster: 8×10, 12×16, 18×24
- Photo print: 4×6, 5×7, 8×10
- Cushion: 14×14, 18×18, 20×20 (square only)
Which size fits which wall placement?
Shelves, side tables, small keepsakes
4×6, 5×7, or 8×10 photo print (or the smallest 12×16 framed). Sits on a bookshelf, nightstand, dresser, or small side table. Keepsake register — reads intimate rather than anchor. Best for pets who are the only pet, or one of several individual portraits in a household collection.
Bedroom wall, small hallway, kitchen wall
12×16 or 18×24 framed. Big enough to notice without dominating. Fits above a nightstand, in a bathroom (dry rooms only), on a small hallway wall, or above a kitchen island. Most versatile "starter" size.
Living room wall, empty bedroom wall, next to a chair
18×24 or 24×32 framed. The everyday wall-portrait size. Anchors an empty wall spot without commanding the whole room.
Preview the size before you order — every size is included in the free preview.
Try the free preview →Above a couch, sideboard, or console
24×32 framed for a standard sofa (78-84" wide). Under 18×24 looks lost above furniture. If your couch is a full sectional or extra-wide, order 24×32 in canvas or metal for even more visual weight — the maximum single-piece size we offer.
Mantel or fireplace focal point
24×32 framed. This is the "focal point of the room" placement. Renaissance and Classic Oil portraits especially reward the scale — the coat detail and side-lighting only read fully at anchor size.
Hallway gallery wall
12×16 pieces in matched frames. Hung in a grid (2×3, 3×3) or grouping (odd numbers — 3, 5, 7 read more balanced than 2, 4). Great for multi-pet households or households collecting multiple styles of the same pet.
The most-ordered sizes (in case of decision paralysis)
- 18×24 framed — most-ordered overall. The safe choice.
- 12×16 framed — second-most-ordered. Best for gifts + smaller walls.
- 24×32 framed — most-ordered anchor size. Above couches and mantels.
- 18×24 canvas — most-ordered canvas configuration.
Portrait vs landscape orientation
- Portrait (tall): Single-pet headshots. Renaissance, Classic Oil, Charcoal all favor portrait orientation.
- Landscape (wide): Full-body poses, multi-pet compositions, wide-scene backgrounds. Impressionist, Van Gogh, Cinematic scenes all favor landscape.
- Square: Available in cushion only. Works for tight-crop face portraits.
Common questions
What size pet portrait is most popular?
18×24 framed. It sits in the sweet spot: big enough to anchor a real wall, small enough to fit above a nightstand.
How big for above my couch?
For a standard 78-84" sofa, 24×32 framed reads at natural proportion. Never go smaller than 18×24 above furniture.
Does my pet's size matter?
No — the paint scales the pet to fill the composition. Pick the print size based on the wall, not the pet.
Can I order multiple sizes of the same portrait?
Yes. Once made, you can order the same portrait in multiple sizes from the same generation session.
What size for a gift when I don't know their walls?
12×16 or 18×24 framed. Both fit almost every possible placement.
