Yappy calendar alternative
A Yappy calendar alternative that paints your own dog
A Yappy calendar shows its drawing of your dog’s breed, chosen from more than 450, with your dog’s name on every month. My Dog Calendar paints your own dog from your photos, markings and all, into a new scene every month, plus a cover and a birthday painting, and ships it free.
At a glance
- Yappy
- A breed drawing, not your dog · $19.95
- 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 ·
Yappy vs My Dog Calendar
| What we compared | Yappy | My Dog Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | YappyA 2027 calendar with a drawing of your breed and your dog’s name | My Dog CalendarA 12-month wall calendar of your pet, printed and shipped |
| Pictures of your pet | Yappy13 designs with the same breed drawing: a cover and 12 months | My Dog Calendar14 paintings for one pet: a cover, 12 months and a birthday painting |
| How it’s made | YappyA ready-drawn picture of your breed, from over 450 | My Dog CalendarCreated from your photos by Google’s image AI, painted or photographic, then checked against them |
| Photos you need | YappyNone needed | My Dog CalendarOne clear photo of each pet is enough; up to 10 for a closer likeness |
| See it before you pay | YappyAn instant preview on its website | My Dog CalendarYes: four months of your own pet, free, no card |
| Several pets | YappyOne dog per calendar | My Dog CalendarUp to four, together on every page, same price |
| Price | Yappy$19.95 in the US, £14.95 in the UK | My Dog Calendar$52 printed, shipping included. Wall art from $29 |
| Shipping | YappyFree in the US on orders of $80 or more | My Dog CalendarFree, with tracking |
Yappy’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 Yappy
Your dog, not a breed
We paint your dog from your photos: their own coat, markings, ears and tail.
A new scene every month
Snow in January, the beach in July, the tree in December, in the style you choose.
A birthday painting too
Their birthday becomes a painting inside its day, with a painted cover: 14 for one dog.
Several pets, one price
Up to four pets, dogs, cats or both, together on every page.
Yappy or My Dog Calendar: which is right for you?
What Yappy makes
Yappy, a company registered in England, makes personalized gifts for dog and cat lovers, from books and mugs to bandanas and calendars. You choose your dog’s breed from more than 450 and the drawing that looks most like your dog, add its name, and see the design straight away.
Its 2027 wall calendars come in three designs per breed, each with 13 personalized images, a cover and 12 months. The dog is Yappy’s drawing of the breed, not a picture of your own dog, so no photo is needed.
Choose Yappy if
- you want a low-cost gift and have no photos
- a drawing of the breed is all you need
- you want matching mugs, bandanas or books
My Dog Calendar
14 paintings of your pet · $52, shipped free
Choose My Dog Calendar if
- you want a calendar that looks like your own dog
- you have a few photos on your phone
- you want their birthday painted in, or several pets
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 Yappy and My Dog Calendar
Is the Yappy calendar made from my dog’s photo?
No. Yappy’s calendars use its drawing of your dog’s breed, chosen from more than 450 breeds, with your dog’s name. Ours are painted from your own photos, so the dog on every page is yours.
How much is a Yappy calendar?
On October 15, 2026, $19.95 in its US store and £14.95 in its UK store, with free US shipping on orders of $80 or more. Our printed calendar is $52 with shipping included.
Is Yappy legit?
Yes. Yappy is a company registered in England that sells personalized dog and cat gifts through stores for the US and the UK.
Can I put two dogs in one calendar?
Yappy’s calendars are personalized for one dog. Ours can hold up to four pets, together on every page, for the same price.
Which is better for a surprise gift?
Yappy needs no photo, only the breed and the name. Ours needs a few photos of the pet, which many people find on their own phone or the owner’s social media. If you would rather they choose the photos, give one of our gift cards.
Can I make one for a cat?
Yappy sells gifts for cats too. Our calendars work for cats, dogs, rabbits and more, painted from your photos.
Other Yappy alternatives
- The Paw PrintOne month in a calendar of twelve pets, or your own pet in every month.Compare
- PetCalendar.comThirteen of your photos printed as they are, or your pet painted into 14 pictures.Compare
- ZazzleA creator’s design with your photos, or your pet painted into every month.Compare
Yappy is a trademark of its owner. My Dog Calendar is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Yappy. The facts about Yappy on this page come from its own website, read on October 15, 2026; prices, products and policies change, so check with Yappy 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.