Cherish Your Dog’s Memory with Cuddle Clones and More

This week, I have been working to help pet parents find the perfect ways to cherish their dog's memory after they have passed away.

I've stumbled upon a bunch of cool ideas (and I promise to dish all about them in another post), but there's this one thing that totally blew me away, and as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed to share it with all of you. 

A company called Cuddle Clones creates, you guessed it, clones of your furry best friend! The one I saw was a realistic chihuahua-stuffed animal that looked just like the real-life dog it was made to replicate.

Do They All Look the Same?

This is one of the best parts; they do their very best to make your plush look exactly like your very own dog. They can make long-haired chihuahua-stuffed animals or short-haired. They can also create them in any color. The most common colors include:

• Stuffed black chihuahuas
• Black and white chihuahua-stuffed animals
• Brown chihuahua-stuffed animals
• Black chihuahua-stuffed animals
• Black and tan chihuahua-stuffed animals
• Solid black chihuahua plushes
• Solid brown chihuahua plush

...and literally any other color.

To help the artists make the best replica possible, try to send high-quality pictures taken from several different angles in a variety of lighting conditions.

Show off as much as you can about your dog's personality, special markings, and any unique features they may have. 

What Are They Made Of?

Cuddle Clones pups are handmade primarily using plush materials. They look through thousands of different types of fabric to create the best replica possible. The most commonly used fabric types tend to be polyester and acrylic.

To get your special stuffed chihuahua dog's coloring just right, they use water-based airbrushing techniques. If you take a look through the photos, you'll be amazed at how good they are at making their replicas. They seriously look so much like the photo they received.

Cuddle Clones adheres to strict safety standards.

Can Ashes Be Stored in the Chihuahua Plush Dog?

Here's another part of this memorial product I absolutely adore! You can add an optional zipper pouch to put ashes inside your dog's replica. Just let them know when you're ordering your chihuahua plush animal.

Looking Over Customer Reviews

This company has made over 100,000 cuddle clones! And their reviews are so touching. You can check out what other pet parents have said here.

How Long Does the Process Take?

There are a few different options depending on how fast you want to get your replica. Regular delivery takes about 8 weeks (keep in mind that every replica is carefully crafted and handmade).

If you want your replica faster, which many of us do when we miss our special pups, they do have three rush delivery options for an added fee.

You can get yours in as little as 2 weeks, but they also offer 4- and 6-week options.

Do They Make Other Breeds?

Yes! This is another reason why I fell in love with this company when I saw all they had to offer. They can make a replica of any dog breed—even the ones you don't see around that often. Check out some of their photos below.

What Else Do They Make?

This company honestly does it all. I'm most interested in their lifelike replicas (and I am definitely grabbing a couple), but they can also make other meaningful items with your dog's photos, like:

Like the chihuahua plush replicas above, all of these products can also be designed with a few good photos.

A Bobblehead That Looks Just Like Your Own Dog

This one can be used for memorial purposes, but most people grab them to put at their desk. To be honest, this is definitely something I would have considered as a memorial gift for friends, family, and clients' who have lost their pets, if I had seen them first.

Plush Slippers So Your Pup Can Keep Your Feet Warm

Their plush slippers are handmade using plush and faux fur, similar to their stuffed animal clones. They range in size from youth to XL for all ages. And, as you can tell from the photo below, they also look just like the dogs themselves.

Custom Portrait of Your Much-Loved Dog

I completely understand how every little expression and unique trait of your cherished pet is more than just a detail; it's a part of the story they share with you. Cuddle Clones deeply values this connection and brings it to life with their custom pet portraits.

Their talented artists pour their hearts into creating a truly custom piece of art that captures the essence of your pet. They meticulously transform every characteristic into a beautiful keepsake that you'll always treasure.

And it's not just any ordinary portrait; you have the choice of the sleek beauty of high-quality gallery paper or the warm, inviting texture of canvas.

Made to last, these portraits celebrate your pet. They help keep those special memories bright and close to your heart. (P.S.: I have one of these in my home office for my last dog, Shelby.)

Choose What Moves You

Personally, I wanted to find something pet parents could hold in their arms, sleep with at night, and hold when they were missing their beloved dogs. But that doesn't mean the other items on the list aren't just as good.

What works for one dog lover may not work for another, or there may just be something they would like as their memorial instead. Pick what you think you'll appreciate the most (or what your loved one will treasure the most).