The quality of the photos provided will make a huge difference to the final result. 

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Generally I recommend that a pet should be looking at the camera unobstructed and with as little blur as possible for a their portrait, however if there is a particular pose your little one does that you are particularly fond of please capture it as clearly as possible. Another popular portrait pose is with the subject side on to the camera.

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You are more than welcome to send additional images that may help me to obtain accurate colouring or other specific characteristics.

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The aim is to photograph your pets with as much natural light as possible, whilst avoiding direct sunlight and glare. Ideally outside on a bright overcast day or by a window in a bright room. Sunshine can cause your pet to squint causing an atypical expression, it can also skew the colours. 

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It is best to think about the overall composition of the painting you envisage. If you want full body, a sit is usually a good stance, if you want a close up of the head, this is the photograph you should aim for. I also advise taking the photograph at your pets height to capture them in a much more comfortable and natural pose, without having them straining to look up at the camera (of course if the composition you are are trying to achieve involves having them look up at the camera then this is fine).