Custom planters & dog bowls

For your best buds,
leafy or furry.

Planters featuring your dog's breed or their very own portrait, and bowls finished with their name. Each piece is 3D printed to order, with a blooming plant if you like.

Shop the collection Find your breed

24 breeds

Original artwork for your dog's breed

Go custom

Your own dog, designed from a photo, for $10 more

Plant optional

Add a blooming kalanchoe, ready to gift

Stainless inside

Bowls hold a removable steel dish

The collection

Pick a piece, make it theirs

Planters

Dog bowls

Our story

Two kinds of best buds. One little studio.

Best Buds began with a simple idea: the plants on your windowsill and the pup at your feet both deserve something made just for them.

We design every pot and bowl, then print each one to order in Weston. Some of our favorite pieces began as portraits of real local dogs, like Cooper, Walter and Nigel.

About us

Meet the Best Buds team

Best Buds is a family business of six in Weston. Here's the crew hard at work on our factory floor.

Dylan

Age: 8
Loves: Learning how everything works

Dylan is super smart and learns every detail about anything technical. From 3D files to printer settings, if you want to know how something works, Dylan has the answer.

Jake

Age: 8
Loves: Playing hard, then cuddling Noodle

Jake plays hard, so if it survives Jake, it'll survive your dog. After a long shift he clocks out to cuddle up with Noodle, his Bearded Collie and our Assistant Floor Supervisor.

James

Age: 10
Loves: Meeting customers, and running fast

James is incredibly charming and an amazing salesperson. If you've met a Best Buds planter out in the wild, there's a good chance James sold it. He's also very fast, so nobody waits long for an order.

Sophie

Age: 6
Loves: All animals, cats included

Sophie loves every animal she meets, and she's the only one on the team who'll put in a good word for cats. No pot leaves the floor without passing her cuddle test.

How it works

From your phone to your windowsill

Design

Choose a piece, a filament, a breed or photo, and a name.

ii.

Print

Printed to order in durable PETG in our Weston studio.

iii.

Deliver

Usually ready within a few days of your order.

iv.

Plant

Insert most standard sized pot liners.

The breed collection

Is your best bud here?

Every planter comes with one of these 24 designs. Tap a breed to see it on a planter. Don't see yours? Choose Custom on any planter and we'll design your own dog from a photo for $10 more.

Questions

Good to know

What are the pots made of?

PETG, a tough, water-resistant 3D printing material. We currently print in clear transparent and multicolor rainbow.

Are the dog bowls safe for food and water?

Your dog eats and drinks from a removable stainless steel dish. The printed bowl is the decorative holder around it, and the dish lifts out for easy washing.

Can you put my own dog on a planter?

Yes. On any planter, choose Custom as your design and upload a clear photo of your dog's face. We'll create a one-of-a-kind design for $10 more.

Does it come with a plant?

Only if you'd like one. Planters come empty by default, or add a blooming kalanchoe sized to your pot, or a hyacinth bulb in season.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes. Orders of 5 or more pieces qualify for a bulk discount, which makes Best Buds a great fit for gifts, parties and businesses. We'll confirm your discount before your order is finalized.

How long does it take?

Each piece is printed to order and is usually ready within a few days. Custom portraits take a little longer while we design your artwork.