Pet Portrait Dog Tag Keychain

A military-style dog tag carrying their portrait, drawn by hand from your photo. Clipped to your keys so they come with you wherever the day takes you.

Keys come out of your pocket a dozen times a day. Now their face does too. A military-style dog tag at real ID-tag weight, hand-drawn from your photo by an artist and laser-engraved into the steel. Clipped to a split key ring, not hung on a chain: the same artist work the necklace siblings get, sized for the morning fumble at the door and the evening drop in the bowl by the bed.

Details

• Material: 316L surgical stainless steel (hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant)
• Pendant size: 1.5 x 0.87 inch (39 x 22 mm) dog tag shape
• Key ring: 1 inch (25 mm) inner diameter split key ring
• Engraving: Hand-drawn portrait + pet name, laser-engraved on front face
• Finish: 18K gold plated, 18K rose gold plated, or rhodium plated

Common questions

Is this a tag for my dog's collar?

No — "dog tag" refers to the pendant shape (military-style rectangle). This is a keychain that clips to a standard split key ring; it carries your pet's portrait with you wherever your keys go, not attached to their collar.

Will the portrait look like my pet on a small tag?

Yes — the rectangular tag gives the artist a wider canvas than a small disc, so face features land at fuller scale. Pet face shots translate well to this horizontal proportion. If your reference photo can't carry the detail, we'll reach out before drawing.

What photo works best for engraving on this tag?

Clear face shot, soft natural light, eyes visible. Front-facing or slight angle works best. Flash and heavy filters reduce detail. If your reference isn't usable, we'll ask for another rather than guess at the likeness.

Will the portrait wear off from key contact, sweat, or pocket-day handling?

No — laser engraving cuts the portrait into the steel structurally, not printed on top. 316L is tarnish-resistant; the plating handles key-ring contact, sweat, and pocket-day wear. Portrait stays readable for years.

How is this different from the Pet Portrait Dog Tag Necklace?

Same hand-drawn portrait, same tag shape; different carrying form. The Pendant Necklace hangs on a chain at the chest. This keychain clips to keys in your pocket. Necklace for wearing daily; keychain for carrying daily. Many customers order both — one for home, one for the road.