Corgi Christmas Shirt: Three Tricolor Corgis in Red Scarves with Holly

Three short-legged corgis parade across this corgi Christmas shirt in matching red scarves, with little sprigs of holly drifting above them like falling snow. It is a ready-made design on a short-sleeve T-shirt, stitched to order in real embroidery that you can feel, not a printed transfer.

What is on the corgi Christmas shirt?

The trio runs in a loose line across the chest, each dog in its own pose:

• The leader: stretched low and long in a full gallop, ears up and mouth open.
• The middle corgi: standing square and glancing back over its shoulder, as if checking that the others are keeping up.
• The last corgi: standing tall with a wide grin and a pink tongue out.

All three wear a fringed red knit scarf and share the same tricolor coat: a black saddle across the back, tan legs, ears and cheeks, and a white chest and muzzle. Small holly sprigs, green leaves with red berries, are scattered in the space above their heads.

Why does this design work so well for corgi people?

Pembroke Welsh corgis were bred to herd cattle, and they still move like a dog with a job to do: short legs, a long body, big upright ears and a bouncy trot. Three of them in a row reads like a tiny holiday parade. The tricolor coat is the classic Pembroke pattern, so this tricolor corgi shirt suits any home with a tri, and the shape still says “corgi” to owners of a red and white one. Instead of a tree or lights, the holly does the holiday work, and the red scarves pick up the berry color. With no words or dates, this Christmas corgi shirt works from the first snow to New Year’s Day.

Which color should you choose?

Light colors and bright or cool mid-tones give the corgis the most contrast. On the darkest colors the black saddles sink into the fabric, so the tan legs, white chests and red scarves carry the design. Shades near the tan coats soften the dogs, and greens close to the holly leaves make the sprigs quieter while the red berries stay bright. Click through the color options above and the photos show the corgis on each shade.

Who is this corgi holly shirt for?

Corgi parents, multi-corgi households and anyone who grins at a short-legged trot are the obvious fans. A short-sleeve corgi holly shirt suits a warm-climate Christmas, an indoor party, or layering under an open flannel. For colder days, the same three corgis come on our corgi Christmas sweatshirt, a cozy crewneck; pick whichever fits the weather, or one of each for matching family photos.

Can you add a name to the sleeve?

Yes. Your corgi’s name or your initials can go on either short sleeve, with an optional icon next to it; the font and thread options are shown on the charts in the photos. White is the default thread for dark shirts. On light shirts, swap it for Black or a similar dark thread.

Ordering, sizing and care

Each T-shirt is embroidered to order and shipped from the USA, and this page shows the estimated delivery date. A free design proof arrives by email first, with unlimited edits. To receive it by Christmas Day, order by December 8 in the U.S. or by November 23 outside the U.S. Made-to-order shirts are not eligible for size exchanges, so compare the size guide on this page with a T-shirt you own. Wash inside out in cold water, skip chlorine bleach, and never iron over the embroidery.

Frequently asked questions

Can the corgis look like my own dog?

The three tricolor corgis are fixed, so they cannot be recolored to match a red and white dog. For a portrait of your own corgi in any coat, the custom dog Christmas sweatshirt dresses your dog in a Santa hat, antlers or another holiday look, and it is available as a T-shirt too.

Are there other breeds in this style?

Yes. Another tricolor troublemaker, a Papillon running off with the tree lights, is on our Papillon Christmas lights shirt. You can also browse other breeds in our dog lover gifts or every short-sleeve style in our embroidered T-shirts.

Is the design embroidered or printed?

Embroidered. The fringe on each scarf and every holly berry is stitched, which gives the shirt a soft, raised feel no print can match.