Portuguese Water Dog Boutique


Truly unique custom plates. Something special.
Whimsical and traditional images of your PWDs are re-created on ceramic plates, platters, and tiles. Each creation is a completely unique hand-painted work. I paint one-of-a-kind images of your PWD. Reference photos can be provided via e-mail.
Our Ceramic Plates can be a rim plate or what is called a coup, which has no rim. They measure 8" in diameter.
Platters are 12 1/2 to 13 1/2" long (I have to use the pieces I can get; they are usually the 12 1/2" oval) and slightly curved up around the edges, not flat.
Pawtraits® tiles are 6" square. They can be framed to hang or can be used as a trivet.
How it works: The Pawtraits® paintings are done with special ceramic glazes. This limits me as far as color. Bright colors are usually used to make each piece fun and festive and completely unique. I make each border different, and though we can discuss colors I prefer to go with what I feel is right for the borders. The plates are then sent out, where they are dipped in a clear glass glaze to seal the piece and make them shiny. They are then high fired for over 24 hours. They are food safe. I have put mine in the dishwasher with no problem, but they recommend that you don't. They are NOT microwaveable.