Blue Merle Aussie Christmas Sweatshirt: Embroidered Australian Shepherd in a Santa Hat and Scarf

This blue merle Aussie Christmas sweatshirt shows an Australian shepherd sitting up straight, the way an Aussie waits for its turn to open presents. The coat is a blue merle mix of grey, black and white, with copper on the cheeks and legs, and the dog wears a red Santa hat with a white brim and a long red scarf that falls down its chest. A green gift box with white polka dots and a red ribbon sits at its paws. It is a ready-made design: choose the color and size, add a name or icon on the sleeve if you like, and we stitch it to order. Every stitch is 100% real embroidery, stitched into the fabric rather than printed.

What is on the blue merle Aussie Christmas sweatshirt?

The blue merle Aussie Christmas sweatshirt has 2 parts:

• The front: a blue merle Australian shepherd in a Santa hat and a red scarf, sitting beside a green polka dot gift box, in the center of the chest.
• The sleeve (optional): a name, initials or short word and an icon from the font and icon chart, in the font and thread color you choose, on the left or right sleeve.

Which color should you choose?

Pick a color in the options above and the photos switch to it, so you can see the Aussie on that color before you order.

The grey and white merle coat stands out on almost every color, and the red hat and green gift add a bright Christmas touch. On deep red colors the hat and scarf blend into the fabric, so the merle dog and the green gift carry the design; on the lightest colors the white chest sits close to the fabric and the merle patches outline the dog.

How do you order your sweatshirt?

To order your sweatshirt, follow 4 steps:

• Choose the sweatshirt color and size in the options above.
• Choose whether to add sleeve embroidery.
• If you add it, type the name or initials, then pick the icon, font, thread color and sleeve.
• Add it to your cart; we email a free design proof before we stitch.

How do you add a name or icon on the sleeve?

Sleeve embroidery is optional and goes on one sleeve. Type a short name or your initials, such as your Aussie’s name, and pick an icon, a font and a thread color from the charts in the photos, or leave the icon off. White thread is preselected for the darker colors; pick Black or another dark thread for the light colors.

Is it an Australian shepherd scarf sweatshirt for the whole season?

Yes. The cozy red scarf makes this Australian shepherd scarf sweatshirt feel wintry as much as festive, so it works for tree trimming, holiday parties and Christmas morning, and still fits a snowy walk in January. The design has no words on it, so it suits an Aussie mom, an Aussie dad or a friend who loves herding dogs.

Is it a good Australian shepherd Christmas gift?

Yes. As an Australian shepherd Christmas gift sweatshirt, it suits anyone who lives with a blue merle, an agility or herding fan, or a friend who just brought home an Aussie puppy. Add the dog’s name on the sleeve to make it personal, and find more ideas in our dog Christmas sweatshirts and dog lover gifts.

Is there a hoodie or T-shirt version?

No. This design comes only on the crewneck sweatshirt, so the color and size options above are all for that sweatshirt.

What happens after you order?

We email you a free digital design proof, and you can ask for unlimited edits. Once you approve it, we embroider your sweatshirt to order and ship it from the USA; the estimated delivery date is shown on this page. For delivery by Christmas, order by December 8 in the U.S. or by November 23 outside the U.S.

Which size should you choose?

Each piece is made to order, so it is not eligible for size exchanges. Open the size guide on this page and compare the chest width and length with a sweatshirt you already own before you order. Size up for an oversized look.

How should you wash an embroidered sweatshirt?

To keep the embroidery bright and the color even, follow 4 steps:

• Turn the sweatshirt inside out before washing.
• Wash it cold with similar colors.
• Tumble dry low or hang it to dry.
• Iron on the reverse side, never directly on the embroidery.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Aussie printed or embroidered?

It is embroidered. The merle coat, the Santa hat, the scarf and the gift box are stitched in thread, so the design has a raised texture you can feel and will not crack or peel like a print.

Can the dog look like my own Aussie?

This Aussie is a ready-made design. To stitch your own dog from a photo, with its own merle pattern and eye color, choose the custom dog Christmas sweatshirt, which also comes as a T-shirt.

Are there other Australian shepherd Christmas designs?

Yes. A blue merle Aussie stealing a string of lights is on our Australian shepherd Christmas sweatshirt, and more breeds in Santa hats are in our embroidered Christmas sweatshirts.