Australian Shepherd Christmas Sweatshirt: Embroidered Blue Merle Aussie in a Santa Hat Stealing the Lights

This Australian Shepherd Christmas sweatshirt shows a blue merle Aussie in a red Santa hat trotting across the chest with the plug of a string of Christmas lights clamped in its teeth. The colored bulbs loop around its legs and trail far behind it. It is a ready-made design, stitched to order in real embroidery.

What is on the Australian Shepherd Christmas sweatshirt?

The whole scene runs in one long line across the center of the chest, with the dog on the right and the strand of lights stretching out to the left.

• The Aussie: a gray merle coat marbled with black patches, copper on the cheeks and legs, a white bib and white paws, and a full black tail sweeping out behind.
• The hat: a red Santa hat with a white brim, its pom-pom hanging behind the dog’s head.
• The lights: a black cord with red, yellow, green and teal bulbs, wrapped around the legs and trailing back across the chest.

Why does the Aussie have the plug in its mouth?

The joke is in the details. This dog did not grab a stray bulb; it has the plug end of the strand, which means somewhere a tree just went dark. Aussies are clever, busy working dogs that like to be part of every household project, so hauling the whole string away counts as helping. The bulbs bump along around its legs while it keeps its head up and its trot steady, as if this was the plan all along. That little story is what makes it an Australian Shepherd Christmas lights sweatshirt, and the gray and black marbling makes it a blue merle Australian Shepherd sweatshirt for owners of that coat. Red merle and tri-color owners will still recognize the outline and the gait.

Which color should you choose?

The photos change to match whichever color you pick above. Warm light colors and deep colors give the merle coat the clearest edge. On colors close to the gray coat, the merle softens, while the copper points, the hat and the bulbs keep the dog easy to read. On the darkest colors the black cord and tail fade into the fabric, so the bulbs seem to float.

Who would love this Aussie Christmas sweatshirt?

It suits an Aussie mom or dad, a family that does herding or dog sports, or anyone who stops to admire a merle coat at the park. It makes an easy Christmas or Secret Santa gift, and the long, low design looks good in a family Christmas photo. There is no hoodie, but there is a T-shirt: the same blue merle Aussie comes on our Australian Shepherd Santa hat shirt, a short-sleeve version for warmer days.

Can you add a name to the sleeve?

Yes. Your Aussie’s call name fits on either sleeve, with or without an icon. Fonts, icons and thread colors are shown in the charts in the photos. We preselect White because it holds up on dark sweatshirts; if you choose a light color, swap it for Black or another dark thread.

Ordering, sizing and care

We stitch this sweatshirt to order and ship it from the USA; the estimated delivery date is shown on this page. First we email a free design proof, and edits are unlimited. To receive it by Christmas Day, order by December 8 in the U.S. or by November 23 outside the U.S. Because it is made for you, it cannot be exchanged for another size; the size guide on this page has the measurements. Cold water, inside out, and no iron on the stitching keep it looking sharp. Browse more in our dog Christmas sweatshirts and embroidered Christmas sweatshirts.

Frequently asked questions

Is it an Australian Shepherd Christmas sweater?

It has the holiday spirit of an Australian Shepherd Christmas sweater, but the garment is a soft fleece crewneck sweatshirt, not a knit. It is made for people, not for your dog.

Can the Aussie look like my own dog?

Not on this design, since the blue merle coat is part of it. To have your own dog stitched from a photo in any coat, choose the custom dog Christmas sweatshirt; the dog breed sweatshirt also has a blue merle Aussie face with your dog’s name.

Is there an Australian Shepherd Halloween design?

Yes. The embroidered Australian Shepherd Halloween sweatshirt has an Aussie in a witch hat.