Funny Yorkie Shirts

The Yorkshire Terrier was developed in the 1800s in Yorkshire, in northern England, where mill and mine workers kept small, quick terriers to catch rats. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1885, and the standard still asks for a dog of no more than 7 pounds. Somewhere between the rat-catching and the silk coat, the Yorkie picked up the attitude every owner knows: a tiny dog that expects to be treated like the head of the household, and usually is.

These are our funniest Yorkie designs, all original illustrations. The detective files, with a Yorkie as the great detective's sidekick: "Yorkshire Terrier Needs a Snack," where the trail of clues is crumbs, "Elementary but Expensive," "Highly Trained, Wildly Distracted," "No Cases Before Noon," "Game Needs a Calendar" and "Clue First, Tea Second." The classic monsters, made small: "It's Aliveish," "Monster Is a Design Note," "No Return Label," "Assembled Without Instructions," "Two Moods, One Tailor" and a vampire stuck in "Centuries Same Outfit Crisis." The house rules: "Personal Space by Appointment," "Plans, Revised," "On Your Terms," "I Won't Tear Here" and "No Soft Entry," a three-pound bouncer at the door. The look: "Quiet Luxury, Loud Ears," "Proportion Is Optional" and "Good Things Arrive Loudly." Plus a polite caper with "Terrible Timing," Dogs Playing Poker, Uncle Sam and The Scream.

Every design is printed on our Washed Tee: 100% cotton, 250 gsm heavyweight fabric with a washed vintage finish and a relaxed unisex fit, sizes S to 5XL, three colors per design, and many also come as a lighter Soft Tee. Orders of 2 or more tees ship free in the US, and 3 or more get 15% off automatically. Browse every design in the full Yorkshire Terrier collection.

FAQ

Are these Yorkie shirts unisex?

Yes. The Washed Tee is a unisex relaxed straight cut and true to size. Size down one for a closer fit, or compare a tee you own with our size guide.

Why do Yorkies act so big?

Yorkies were bred as working terriers to chase rats in mills, a job that takes speed, nerve and confidence. The body got smaller over the years, but the terrier attitude stayed, which is why a Yorkie will happily boss around a dog ten times its size.

How long does delivery take?

Tees are printed and shipped in the USA, with delivery in about 5 to 7 business days in the US, printing included.