Oil
A small dog, painted in thick, bold strokes.
Custom Chihuahua Portraits
The smallest breed around, with the largest sense of self.
Upload a photo of your Chi to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Oil portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Chihuahuas
The Chihuahua is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and its ancestors are often linked to the Techichi, a small companion dog of ancient Mexico. Widely considered the smallest dog breed, Chihuahuas make up for it with loyalty, sass and a fierce attachment to their favorite person. They're No. 24 on the AKC's 2025 list.
A Chihuahua portrait is a study in big features on a tiny face: huge upright ears, large luminous eyes and either a rounded 'apple head' or a longer 'deer head' shape. Smooth and long coats come in nearly every color. Because they're so small, they're easy to photograph badly from above, so get low. And because their attitude is enormous, they're perfect candidates for the grandest, silliest styles we offer.
Coat & color
Smooth or long coats in almost any color: fawn, cream, chocolate, black, white, merle and parti. Fawn and cream glow in oil and pastel; bolder coats suit a line drawing.Popularity
No. 24 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.
Photo tips for your Chi
01Lie down. Lower.
Get your phone to their eye level, which is close to the floor. From above, a Chihuahua looks like a pair of ears.02Ears fully in
Those big ears reach right to the edges of the frame, so leave generous space around the head.03Steady the shivers
A warm, calm spot and burst mode help with a nervous or shivery Chi.
Styles for a Chi
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Chihuahua portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Is there such a thing as too small for a portrait?
No. Portraits focus on the face, so a tiny Chihuahua looks as grand as a Great Dane. Choose a sharp photo taken at their eye level.
Which portrait style suits a Chihuahua?
We'd start with Oil: A small dog, painted in thick, bold strokes. Pastel is a close second: Fawn and cream coats look soft and warm on toned paper. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Chi.
What kind of photo of my Chi works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Chi specifically: Lie down. Lower. Get your phone to their eye level, which is close to the floor. From above, a Chihuahua looks like a pair of ears. Ears fully in. Those big ears reach right to the edges of the frame, so leave generous space around the head.
How much does a custom Chihuahua 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.