Let’s be honest for a second — the dog niche on Etsy is basically its own economy at this point. Pet parents don’t blink twice before paying $20 for a rope toy or $30 for a cute sign that matches their dog’s “aesthetic.” I wish I were kidding.
And here’s the best part: you can make a lot of these products in 20–30 minutes, or even outsource them with print-on-demand. As a mompreneur who has sold digital products, print-on-demand, customizable items, and even jewelry, trust me — the pet market moves differently. Pet owners buy fast, buy often, and buy with zero hesitation.
So today, I’m breaking down 10 DIY dog products that currently make real money on Etsy, backed by Everbee research data (affiliate link included naturally 👀), plus dropshipping options, POD alternatives, and actual shops winning right now.
Also, if you ever get tired of Etsy (or if Etsy does what it did to me and randomly bans you for existing 🙃), you can always sell the same products on:
- Shopify
- Everbee Stores
- WordPress
- Hostinger (super easy integration with Printify/Printful btw)
We’re building options over here. Mompreneurs don’t leave coins on the table.
1. Personalized Dog Bandanas (Fast, Cute, and Profitable)
Dog bandanas are the Beyoncé of beginner Etsy shops — they perform every single time.
Why they sell so well
- They’re adorable.
- They’re fast to make.
- They cost about $1 in materials.
- They retail for $12–$18 depending on the style.
What buyers love
- Seasonal patterns (Christmas, Valentine’s, Fall Plaid)
- Over-the-collar design (no choking risk)
- Name personalization
If you sew: these are gold.
If you don’t sew: Printify has pet bandanas you can sell with just a design upload.
If you want to make consistent money from Pinterest with these products, read my guide here:
How I Made My First Sale on Pinterest in 3 Days as a Mom of Two (Even on Christmas Day!)
2. No-Sew T-Shirt Tug Toys (You Probably Already Own the Supplies)
These show up in the “eco-friendly” category all the time and buyers eat them up.
Why they work
- They cost $0 if you use old shirts.
- You can braid one in about 10 minutes.
- They bundle well: 3 for $18 sells great.
Etsy evidence
A recycled cotton rope toy from Pawfoolab has:
- 712 reviews
- 4.8★ rating
- 12,000+ views
- 2.42% conversion
Not bad for fabric scraps.
3. Custom Engraved Dog Tags (Buyers LOVE Anything Personalized)
If you want high-profit items with very little material cost, this is it.
What you need
- Metal stamping kit
- Brass or aluminum blanks
- A hammer
- A hard surface
Why it sells
Pet parents feel like these tags show personality. And personalization = $$$.
Real Etsy winner
AmyEngravedGifts sells engraved tags for $0.88 and does 986+ monthly sales with a 3.37% conversion rate.
That’s insane volume.
4. Personalized Pet Portraits (Digital or Print-On-Demand)
This category prints money — both literally and digitally.
Two ways to sell
- Digital portraits (made using Procreate, Canva, or AI)
- POD portraits (via Printify/Printful on canvas, posters, mugs)
Real sales example
ModPawsUS (you’ve seen them everywhere) sells a $3.90 portrait and has:
- 62.9k reviews
- 1.27 MILLION views
- 501 sales on ONE listing
- 1.64% conversion
People adore these.
If you want to see how I sell products without a blog, read this:
https://kelldigital.com/how-im-selling-digital-products-on-pinterest-without-a-blog/
Here is proof of the stats below from Everbeebee.
5. Custom Dog Bowls & Feeders
Dog bowls are another high-volume category.
Etsy example
SEVEIGH sells a personalized dog bowl for $3.99 and gets:
- 659 monthly sales
- 44k views
- 4.14% conversion
- Only 5 months old
This listing is basically a rocket.
6. Dog Ear Wood Signs (A Surprising Bestseller)
[Image: Wooden décor sign with dog ears and pet name]
Yes… dog ear signs. People hang these on walls like diplomas.
Real Etsy numbers
SassyMonogramAndMore sells them for $30 and earns about $4,612 monthly with:
- 140 sales/month
- 3,148 favorites
- 3.19% conversion
- 76k views
These are EASY to make with laser cutters, Cricut machines, or even POD wood suppliers.
7. Recycled Rope Toys (Eco Moms LOVE These)
[Image: Handmade rope toys arranged in a basket]
Another high-demand niche: sustainable dog toys.
If you can source recycled cotton, hemp rope, or fleece remnants, these are perfect.
Bundle them like:
- 1 toy = $8
- 3 toys = $18–$22
- 5 toys = $29
Bundles convert way higher.
8. Personalized Dog Hoodies
Pet clothing sells well year-round.
Real Etsy example
CraftedTreasuresByBo has a dog hoodie listing with:
- 360 monthly sales
- 1.26% conversion
- 56,322 views
- Only 2 months old
That’s a rapid start.
Printify even offers pet apparel you can sell without touching inventory.
9. Custom Dog Toy Baskets (Cute + Functional)
These baskets are incredibly popular because they work as décor and storage.
Real Etsy example
EtherealEssenceArtCo sells personalized baskets for $21–$36 and averages:
- 1,420 monthly sales
- 162k views
- 2.97% conversion
- 5.9k reviews
These numbers are wild for a storage basket.
10. Pet Memorial Products (High Emotional Demand)
Pet memorials ALWAYS sell because people want something meaningful after loss.
You can sell:
- Wood signs
- Engraved ornaments
- Photo frames
- Digital memorial art
- Custom poems
These listings tend to get saved, shared, and gifted a LOT.
BONUS: POD Dog Products You Don’t Have to Make at All
If making products isn’t your thing, here’s the cheat code:
Platforms that sell dog products you never touch
- Printify (tons of dog products)
- Printful
- Gelato
- ShineOn (for jewelry)
You upload the design → they produce → they ship → you collect your profit.
And yes, Shopify, WordPress, Everbee Stores, and Hostinger all integrate beautifully with these suppliers.
Why You Should Research Every Product (Don’t Guess)
Let me put you onto something real — Everbee (affiliate link below) literally changed my product research forever.
You can:
- See revenue
- See conversion rates
- Check how long a listing has been live
- Spy on your competitors’ keywords
- Validate product ideas in minutes
If I had Everbee back when I started Etsy, I probably wouldn’t have gotten banned trying to “figure things out.” 🙃
FYI, you can try it here:
👉 My Everbee link (It helps you know EXACTLY which dog products already sell — saves so much time.)
Want Even More Traffic? Use Pinterest.
[Image: Pinterest pins for dog products displayed on a phone screen]
Pinterest is basically free traffic on autopilot.
No dancing, no talking, no filters — just pins that work 24/7.
I break it all down here:
👉 How I Made My First Sale on Pinterest in 3 Days as a Mom of Two (Even on Christmas Day!)
👉 How I’m Selling Digital Products on Pinterest Without a Blog
Both guides walk you through strategies I still use, even today.
Conclusion: The Pet Market Isn’t Slowing Down — So Don’t Sleep on It
Dog owners buy with their hearts. They want cute, personalized, meaningful items — and they pay well for them. Whether you make products by hand, braid them with your kids watching cartoons, or outsource everything with Printify, there’s room for you.
And honestly? You deserve a hustle that doesn’t stress you out.
You deserve something flexible that brings in money while you get real-life things done.
So pick a couple of products from this list, research them with Everbee, pin them to Pinterest, and watch what happens next.
This niche moves fast — but so do you. 😉
