English Bulldog Dad Shirts

The English Bulldog has one of the great turnaround stories in the dog world. The breed was first kept for bull-baiting, a blood sport that Britain banned with the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835. Breeders who loved the dog then spent decades turning it into the calm, sturdy companion we know, and the American Kennel Club recognized the Bulldog in 1886. What survived from the old days is the build: short legs, broad chest, a low center of gravity and a stubborn streak that makes a Bulldog very hard to move when it has decided to stay put.

This shelf is for the man on the other end of that leash. None of our Bulldog designs says "dad," so we picked the ones built around that heavy, planted look. The physics jokes: "Low Center," "Low Profile," "Good Sense Has a Wide Stance" and "Be Difficult to Dislodge." The gym and garage: "Heavy Lift," "Heavy," "Set Force" and "Press and Hold." The old print shop: "Keep the Good Pressure" and "Hold Fast, Stay Human." Sport: "Contact Roll," a play on contact sport and Bulldog wrinkles. The steady ones: "Stand Where You Mean It," "Turn Pressure Into Posture," "Quiet Strength" and "Courage Can Sit Quietly." And the adventures: "Unbowed" with the Union Jack, a pirate captain, a river boat poster and a Bulldog in a treehouse lookout.

Every design is printed on our Washed Tee: 100% cotton, 250 gsm, washed vintage finish, relaxed unisex fit, S to 5XL, three colors per design. 2 or more tees ship free in the US, and 3 or more get 15% off automatically. For the jokes, see funny English Bulldog shirts; for her, English Bulldog mom shirts. Browse the full English Bulldog collection or the English Bulldog Christmas gifts guide. Comparing breeds? Our dog dad shirts page shows one pick for each of 21 breeds.

FAQ

Do these shirts say English Bulldog dad?

No. They are original English Bulldog designs picked for the man who lives with one: strength, stance, print-shop and adventure designs. None of them is on our funny English Bulldog or English Bulldog mom pages, so you can mix designs from all three.

Are these for English Bulldogs or French Bulldogs?

English Bulldogs: the big, low, wrinkly breed with the wide chest. If his dog has bat ears and a smaller frame, see our French Bulldog dad shirts instead.

What size should I get for a man?

The Washed Tee is a relaxed straight unisex cut and true to size, from S to 5XL, so most men order their usual size. Check the chest width in our size guide. Tees are printed to order, so we cannot take returns for a wrong size.