Watercolor
Merle marbling and soft color blooms were made for each other.
Custom Australian Shepherd Portraits
A herding genius with marbled coats and eyes you never forget.
Upload a photo of your Aussie to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Watercolor portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Australian Shepherds
Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd as we know it was developed in the western United States, working livestock on ranches; the 'Australian' probably refers to herding dogs that arrived alongside sheep imported from Australia. Aussies are clever, tireless and devoted, and they rank No. 14 on the AKC's 2025 list.
No two Aussies look alike. Blue merle and red merle coats marble like stone, and many Aussies have striking blue or amber eyes, or one of each. Those unique details are the whole point of a portrait, so choose a photo with even light where the merle pattern and eye color are clear. The complexity of the coat looks gorgeous in loose, painterly styles, while the intense herding stare holds its own in charcoal.
Coat & color
Blue merle, red merle, black and red, with or without white and copper trim. Merle patterns are stunning in watercolor and oil.Popularity
No. 14 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Watercolor · Soft washes on white paper.
Photo tips for your Aussie
01Daylight for eye color
Blue and amber eyes need natural light to read correctly. Indoor lamps can turn them grey or orange.02Map the merle
Take a sharp, front-facing photo so the patches on the face, including any split face, land in the right places.03Use the herding stare
Aussies lock onto anything that moves. Wiggle a toy just above your phone.
Styles for a Aussie
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Australian Shepherd portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
My Aussie has two different colored eyes. Will the portrait keep that?
Eye color is one of the details our styles are built to keep, including two different colored eyes. Use a daylight photo where both eyes are clearly visible, then check the free preview. If the colors aren't right, regenerate or try another photo.
Which portrait style suits a Australian Shepherd?
We'd start with Watercolor: Merle marbling and soft color blooms were made for each other. Oil is a close second: That focused stare and copper trim hold up well in thick paint. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Aussie.
What kind of photo of my Aussie works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Aussie specifically: Daylight for eye color. Blue and amber eyes need natural light to read correctly. Indoor lamps can turn them grey or orange. Map the merle. Take a sharp, front-facing photo so the patches on the face, including any split face, land in the right places.
How much does a custom Australian Shepherd portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.