Personalized Custom Dog Christmas Shirt with Photo and Name

Here’s a dog Christmas shirt with photo and name that reads like an old movie poster: MERRY across the top, your dog’s custom photo in the middle, and the dog’s name underneath, all in the same tall white letters.

It’s personalized on a Comfort Colors tee, long sleeve, crewneck sweatshirt or hoodie. Kids who share the couch with the dog can wear a youth tee or a toddler hoodie.

Upload your dog’s photo

The cozy fireplace sample, explained

We picked the warmest photo we had. A golden named Biscuit is stretched out on a knit rug in reindeer antlers, the fire going and the tree lights blurred behind him.

Printed in black and white, the picture settles neatly between the two words, and the name below gets the same height as MERRY so it feels like a title card.

Your photo doesn’t need antlers or a fireplace. A dog in the snow, on the couch, or waiting at the door for Santa all look right. What helps most is your pup filling a good part of the frame, ideally in a square or landscape shot.

Who’s buying this Christmas dog shirt?

Usually it’s the dog mom whose Christmas card has starred the same golden for years. She’s done the antlers and the plaid bandana, and now she wants the dog’s name on something she can wear to her in-laws’ on Christmas Eve.

The dog mom with a dog-starring card

Since her card already features the dog, wearing the same pup to the holiday party finishes the theme.

Dad, who swore he’d never get a dog

He’s the one asleep beside the dog on Christmas Eve, so this lets him admit it without saying a word.

Your sister, bringing the pup home

When she pulls into the driveway with the dog in the back seat, she shows up already dressed for the occasion.

A coworker, for the office gift swap

If she has a lab photo taped to her monitor, this beats any candle in the swap pile.

The whole family, for the group photo

Everyone wears MERRY with the same dog, which means he’s finally in the picture instead of chasing the wrapping paper.

Start the MERRY shirt

Making a dog Christmas shirt with photo and name in four steps

Garment and size first. Tee, long sleeve, crewneck or hoodie for adults; youth tee or toddler hoodie for kids.
Shirt color next. The lettering stays white.
Upload your dog’s photo. It takes the place of Biscuit in the sample.
Type the name. MERRY stays the same; only the bottom word changes.

Why your dog should headline the Christmas shirt

Holiday dog shirts show a cartoon pup that looks nothing like hers
The dog somehow gets cropped out of the family photo every year
Ugly sweaters get one wear, then live in a bin until next December

In plenty of houses the dog is the real star of Christmas, and everyone already knows it. MERRY across the top, her dog’s black-and-white photo in the middle and his name underneath in the same tall white letters, so it reads like an old movie title card.

Finished example: MERRY, a black and white photo of a beagle in a scarf, and PICKLES underneath.

Fit notes and sizes

Our tee is a garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1717 in 6.1 oz, 100% ring-spun cotton, S through 4XL. Want a dog Christmas sweatshirt instead? The Comfort Colors 1566 crewneck comes in S–3XL and the 1567 hoodie in S–2XL, both 80/20 fleece.

The tee and fleece fit relaxed and unisex, so size up one or two for a slouchy look. Check the size chart before ordering those. For tree trimming with sleeves, there’s the Comfort Colors 6014 long sleeve in S–3XL.

The kids who sneak the dog treats under the table get a Comfort Colors 9018 youth tee (XS–XL) or a Rabbit Skins 3326 toddler hoodie (2T–5/6T).

Each order is printed in the USA in 1–3 business days and travels by USPS in 3–5 business days with tracking. Our shipping info covers the rest. See more pups in holiday gear under pet Christmas shirts, or start with the dog mom and dad gift ideas list.

Order by December 5, 2026 for Christmas delivery in the US.
Free US shipping on 2 or more items, or on any order of $75 or more.
A single item ships for a flat $5.99.
Misprinted or the wrong item? Send a photo within 15 days of delivery and we replace it or refund you.

Type the dog’s name

Good to know

Can I change MERRY to another word?

No, MERRY is part of the design. You choose the photo and the name that prints along the bottom.

Does the photo have to be horizontal?

Square or landscape works best for this layout. A vertical shot is fine as long as your dog fills most of the frame.

Can I use a famous internet dog or a movie character?

Sorry, no. We print your own pets and people only. Celebrities, rappers, public figures, famous social media animals, logos, brands, team marks and cartoon or film characters are off limits, and orders that include them are canceled with a full refund.