West & Willow alternative
A West & Willow alternative with 14 paintings of your pet
West & Willow’s artists draw one clean, modern portrait of your pet with its name, printed and framed. My Dog Calendar paints your own pet 14 times, a cover, every month and a birthday painting, as a wall calendar shipped free, and you see four months of it before you pay.
At a glance
- West & Willow
- 1 portrait · Prints from $46
- 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 ·
West & Willow vs My Dog Calendar
| What we compared | West & Willow | My Dog Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | West & WillowOne modern portrait with your pet’s name, printed or framed | My Dog CalendarA 12-month wall calendar of your pet, printed and shipped |
| Pictures of your pet | West & Willow1 per portrait | My Dog Calendar14 paintings for one pet: a cover, 12 months and a birthday painting |
| How it’s made | West & WillowHand-illustrated by its digital artists: “We do not use filters or apps” | My Dog CalendarCreated from your photos by Google’s image AI, painted or photographic, then checked against them |
| See it before you pay | West & WillowAn email proof within 48 hours, as a $10 add-on | My Dog CalendarYes: four months of your own pet, free, no card |
| Changes | West & WillowUnlimited edit requests with the proof add-on | My Dog CalendarUp to 6 per picture; nothing prints until you approve |
| Several pets | West & WillowSeveral pets in one portrait, for more | My Dog CalendarUp to four, together on every page, same price |
| Price | West & WillowUnframed from $46, framed from $77 (8 x 10) | My Dog Calendar$52 printed, shipping included. Wall art from $29 |
| Shipping | West & Willow$10, free in the US over $100 | My Dog CalendarFree, with tracking |
| How long it takes | West & Willow1 to 2 weeks in the US, it says | My Dog CalendarArtwork within 24 hours; most arrive within 5 business days of approval |
West & Willow’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 West & Willow
14 paintings, not one
A cover, every month and a birthday painting for each pet, all of your own pet, in one style.
Preview included, free
See your own pet in four painted months before you pay. No add-on, no card.
Changes included
Up to 6 changes to every picture, and nothing prints until you approve every page.
Shipping included
Free shipping to the US, Canada, the UK and the EU, whatever you spend.
West & Willow or My Dog Calendar: which is right for you?
What West & Willow makes
West & Willow, founded by Ben Lebowitz, makes modern pet portraits: your pet drawn in a clean, simple style on a background color you choose, with its name in script. Its artists illustrate each one by hand on the computer, it says, with no filters or apps.
Portraits come unframed or framed, printed on museum-quality giclée paper, with memorial, royal and line drawing styles and gifts like mugs and pillows. An email proof within 48 hours, with unlimited edits, is a $10 add-on.
Choose West & Willow if
- you want one clean, modern portrait with your pet’s name
- you want it framed and ready to hang
- you would like a person to draw it
My Dog Calendar
14 paintings of your pet · $52, shipped free
Choose My Dog Calendar if
- you want more than one picture: 14 for one pet
- you want to see it before you pay, with changes included
- you want a gift they enjoy every month of the year
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 West & Willow and My Dog Calendar
Does West & Willow make calendars?
No calendar was in West & Willow’s store when we read it on October 15, 2026: it makes portraits, prints and gifts. A calendar of your own pet, with a new painting for every month, is what we make.
Does West & Willow use AI?
West & Willow says its portraits are hand-illustrated by its digital artists, with no filters or apps. Ours are painted from your photos by Google’s image AI, and every month of your calendar is checked against your photos.
Who owns West & Willow?
West & Willow’s website names Ben Lebowitz as its founder and CEO. My Dog Calendar is a separate company, started by Roman and Rose in Vancouver, Canada.
Does West & Willow send a proof?
Yes, as a $10 add-on: an email proof within 48 hours, with unlimited edit requests. With us, a free preview of four months comes first, and up to 6 changes to every picture are included.
How much does a West & Willow portrait cost?
On October 15, 2026, a portrait of one pet was $46 unframed and $77 framed in 8 x 10 inches, more for larger sizes and extra pets, with free US shipping over $100. Our printed calendar is $52 with shipping included.
How long does West & Willow take?
West & Willow says US orders arrive within 1 to 2 weeks of purchase. Our pictures are painted within 24 hours, and most calendars arrive within 5 business days after you approve.
Other West & Willow alternatives
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West & Willow (also written West and Willow) is a trademark of its owner. My Dog Calendar is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by West & Willow. The facts about West & Willow on this page come from its own website, read on October 15, 2026; prices, products and policies change, so check with West & Willow 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.