English Bulldog Christmas Sweatshirt: Embroidered Bulldog in a Santa Suit and Hat

This English bulldog Christmas sweatshirt puts one serious-looking fawn bulldog in a full Santa outfit, from the hat with its pom-pom down to the black belt. The bulldog is a ready-made design that we embroider to order in the center of the chest, and every part of it is stitched in thread, never printed.

What is on the English bulldog Christmas sweatshirt?

A single bulldog sits square to the front, front paws planted and chest out, looking straight at you. The details are what sell it:

• The face: a fawn coat with folded rose ears, a deeply wrinkled forehead, heavy jowls framed by a white muzzle, a black nose and a slightly open pink mouth that reads as a grumpy frown.
• The suit: a red Santa coat with white fur trim down the front and around both cuffs, closed with a black belt and a gold buckle.
• The hat: a red Santa hat with a wide white band, flopping to one side and ending in a round white pom-pom.

Why does a bulldog make such a good Santa?

English bulldogs are built like little barrels: wide chest, short legs and a low, sturdy stance, so a Santa coat and belt fit the shape almost too well. Then there is the face. The breed is famous for loose wrinkles and a pushed-in muzzle that can look stern even when the dog is perfectly content, and that contrast is the joke here. This Santa bulldog sweatshirt shows a Santa who looks like he is reviewing the naughty list very carefully. Bulldog owners know the frown means nothing; the dog is usually the calmest one in the room. It is an English bulldog Santa sweatshirt built on the breed’s real personality, not a generic dog.

Which color should you choose?

The red suit and the fawn coat both need contrast. Light grays and deep, dark colors give the cleanest result, because the red coat pops and the white trim stays crisp. On colors close to the red suit, the coat blends into the fabric a little, and on tones near the fawn coat, the dog looks softer while the Santa outfit still stands out. The photos follow whichever color you select in the options above.

Who will love this bulldog Christmas sweatshirt?

It suits a bulldog mom or dad, a breeder, or anyone with a soft spot for a grumpy-faced bully, and it is an easy Secret Santa or family gift. Matching outfits work too: the same bulldog in a Santa suit comes on our English bulldog Santa shirt, a short-sleeve T-shirt, while the options above are for the crewneck sweatshirt. Wear this bulldog Christmas sweatshirt on Christmas morning or in the holiday card photo beside your own bulldog.

Can you add a name to the sleeve?

Yes. Put your bulldog’s name or your own initials on the left or right sleeve, and add an icon if it suits you. The charts in the photos show every font, icon and thread color to pick from. The order form starts on White, which reads best on dark sweatshirts; select Black or another dark thread for light colors.

Ordering, sizing and care

Every sweatshirt is embroidered to order and shipped from the USA; check the estimated delivery date on this page. We first email you a free design proof, with unlimited edits until it looks right. To receive it by Christmas Day, order by December 8 in the U.S. or by November 23 outside the U.S. Since each piece is made for you, size exchanges are not possible, so compare the size guide on this page with a top you own. Turn it inside out, wash it cold and never iron over the embroidery.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a sweater for my bulldog?

No, it is made for people. It is a fleece crewneck sweatshirt, not a knit sweater and not dog clothing; the bulldog in the Santa suit is the embroidered design on the front.

Is there an English bulldog design for the rest of the year?

Yes. For everyday wear, the embroidered English bulldog sweatshirt puts a small bulldog with a red collar on the left chest. If you would rather see your own dog’s face from a photo in a holiday look, choose the custom dog Christmas sweatshirt.

Where can I find more dog Christmas designs?

Browse our dog Christmas sweatshirts for other breeds dressed for the holidays, and our embroidered Christmas sweatshirts for the full holiday range.