Etsy pet calendar alternative
An Etsy pet calendar alternative, painted and printed for you
On Etsy, custom pet calendars come from thousands of independent shops, from printable templates you fill in yourself to photo and painted calendars, each with its own prices and policies. My Dog Calendar paints your pet into 14 pictures from one clear photo of each pet, shows you four months free, and ships it free.
At a glance
- Etsy
- Depends on the shop · Varies by shop
- My Dog Calendar
- 14 paintings of your pet · $52, shipped free
See four months of your own pet first, free. No card and no account.
By the team at My Dog Calendar, a small company in Vancouver, Canada ·
Etsy vs My Dog Calendar
| What we compared | Etsy | My Dog Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | EtsyPhoto calendars, printable templates and painted calendars, by shop | My Dog CalendarA 12-month wall calendar of your pet, printed and shipped |
| Pictures of your pet | EtsyDepends on the listing: your photos, a template or painted art | My Dog Calendar14 paintings for one pet: a cover, 12 months and a birthday painting |
| How it’s made | EtsyEach shop its own way; listings made with AI must say so | My Dog CalendarCreated from your photos by Google’s image AI, painted or photographic, then checked against them |
| Photos you need | EtsyDepends on the shop | My Dog CalendarOne clear photo of each pet is enough; up to 10 for a closer likeness |
| See it before you pay | EtsyDepends on the shop; many send a proof | My Dog CalendarYes: four months of your own pet, free, no card |
| Changes | EtsySet by each shop | My Dog CalendarUp to 6 per picture; nothing prints until you approve |
| Price | EtsyA few dollars for a printable template, more for printed | My Dog Calendar$52 printed, shipping included. Wall art from $29 |
| Shipping | EtsySet by each shop | My Dog CalendarFree, with tracking |
| How long it takes | EtsyEach shop sets its own processing time | My Dog CalendarArtwork within 24 hours; most arrive within 5 business days of approval |
| Also makes | EtsyPurchase Protection on qualifying orders | My Dog CalendarWall art, a digital calendar for $30 and gift cards |
Etsy’s side is from its own website, read October 15, 2026, in US dollars before tax and shipping. Ours are US prices too; checkout shows yours in your currency.
What one of our calendars holds
14 paintings of your pet, not just one
Most custom pet art is a single picture. Ours is a whole year: a painting for every month, a cover and a birthday painting for each pet, all in one style.
- cover
- 1
- months
- 12
- birthday painting per pet
- 1
Cover
Minnie’s birthday
Nala’s birthday
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Why people choose My Dog Calendar instead of Etsy
One team, start to finish
We paint, check, print and ship every calendar, and a person answers any email or chat.
See your own pet first
Your pet in four painted months, in a couple of minutes, before you pay. Free, no card.
One photo is all it takes
No template to fill and no photos to gather: one clear photo of each pet, and it arrives printed, shipped free.
Changes you control
Up to 6 changes per picture, and nothing prints until you approve every page.
Etsy or My Dog Calendar: which is right for you?
Buying a custom pet calendar on Etsy
Etsy is a marketplace of independent sellers, and a search for a custom pet calendar brings up many kinds: printed calendars of your own photos, printable templates you edit, often in Canva, and print yourself, and painted or illustrated calendars, some made with AI, which Etsy asks sellers to disclose.
Each shop sets its own price, processing time, shipping and returns, and custom items are often not returnable. Etsy’s Purchase Protection covers qualifying orders that do not arrive, arrive damaged or are not as described.
Choose Etsy if
- you want to support a particular independent artist
- you want a printable template to edit yourself
- you want a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind piece
My Dog Calendar
14 paintings of your pet · $52, shipped free
Choose My Dog Calendar if
- you want your pet painted into every month, no template
- you want to see it free before you pay
- you want it printed and shipped free in one order
Wall art too
Prefer one painting for the wall?
We paint single pieces too, from a Renaissance noble to a soft watercolor. Preview it free, then choose a size from 12 x 16 to 24 x 36 inches and a frame, or the 4K file.
Wall art from $29, shipped free
Make my wall artWhat our customers say
From verified reviews, in their own words. Long reviews are shortened, and translations are marked.
“I’m am so so pleased with my calendar and I have ordered a second one as a gift. Delivery was quick and the service was second to none. Tilly was at the groomers yesterday so I have added a photo of her ‘normal’ look. I would not hesitate in a recommendation.”
“The calendar is amazing. Looks exactly like my fur babies. Although this pic Mylo just got a haircut, the photos in the calendar are 100% Mylo”
“I was very happy with my calendar the photos are adorable.”
Questions about Etsy and My Dog Calendar
How much does a custom pet calendar cost on Etsy?
It depends on the shop: printable templates you edit and print yourself cost a few dollars, and printed calendars cost more, often shown with a sale. Our printed calendar is $52, painted, printed and shipped free.
Are Etsy pet calendars made with AI?
Some are. Etsy asks sellers to say in the listing description when an item is made with AI, so read it before you buy. Ours are painted by Google’s image AI from your photos, and we say so plainly.
Can I return a custom calendar bought on Etsy?
Each shop sets its own returns, and custom items are often not returnable. Etsy’s Purchase Protection covers qualifying orders that never arrive, arrive damaged or are not as described. With us, nothing prints until you approve every page, and a calendar that arrives damaged or misprinted is replaced at no cost.
What is a printable pet calendar?
A digital template, often made in Canva, that you fill in with your own photos and print yourself. Ours arrives printed, or choose our digital calendar for $30: the print file and every month as its own picture.
How long does an Etsy custom calendar take?
Each shop sets its own processing time, plus shipping. Our pictures are painted within 24 hours of your order, and most calendars arrive within 5 business days after you approve.
Can I get a custom pet portrait instead?
Yes. Etsy has many portrait artists, and we make custom wall art too: your pet painted in the style you choose, from $29, previewed free.
Other Etsy alternatives
- ZazzleA creator’s design with your photos, or your pet painted into every month.Compare
- Crown & PawOne portrait in a costume or theme, or your pet painted into every month of the year.Compare
- PetCalendar.comThirteen of your photos printed as they are, or your pet painted into 14 pictures.Compare
Etsy is a trademark of its owner. My Dog Calendar is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Etsy. The facts about Etsy on this page come from its own website, read on October 15, 2026; prices, products and policies change, so check with Etsy before you buy. Something here out of date or wrong? and we will correct it.
Their whole year, on your wall
The photos are already on your phone. See your pet in four painted months, free, and decide from there.
- 1Add a photo of each petOne clear photo is enough, straight from your phone. Up to four pets.
- 2See four months freeYour own pet, painted in minutes. No card.
- 3Approve, we printChange any picture up to 6 times. Shipped free.