German Shorthaired Pointer Dad Shirts

German hunters in the 1800s wanted one dog that could do every job: find and point birds, retrieve them from land or water, and track. The German Shorthaired Pointer was the answer, and the American Kennel Club recognized it in 1930 in the Sporting Group. Males stand 23 to 25 inches and weigh about 55 to 70 pounds, with a short liver or liver and white coat that dries fast after a swim. Whether or not the man at the other end of the leash ever hunts, he learns what versatile means: a dog that wants a run before work, a swim on the weekend and a job in between, then sleeps pressed against him on the couch.

This shelf is for that man. None of our GSP designs says "dad," so we picked the ones that show the dog at work and the gear of a man who likes to get somewhere. The working dog: "All Purpose" with the dog wading from water to field, the monument-like "Beyond the Lee," the blueprint grid of "Form Follows Field," a play on the architect's form follows function, the engraved pointer of "Hold Through Rough" and the steady stance of "Hold Your Ground Lightly." Maps and signals: "Keep Your Signal Human" with radio rings, "All Roads Start Listening" with route lines, "The Sky Is a Compass," "Find Your Bearing" over a compass rose, "Instinct Never Expires" with tickets and a compass, "Field Notes for Free Thinkers" and "Make a Better Detour." And the quieter ones: "The Ground Remembers" over cracked stone and "Listen with Your Feet," a GSP striding across a musical staff.

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 bird-dog jokes, see funny German Shorthaired Pointer shirts. Browse the full German Shorthaired Pointer collection or the GSP Christmas gifts guide. Comparing breeds? Our dog dad shirts page shows one pick for each of 21 breeds.

FAQ

Do these shirts say GSP dad?

No. They are original German Shorthaired Pointer designs picked for the man who lives with one: field and pointing art, blueprint and monument styles, and maps, compasses and radio signals. None of them is on our funny German Shorthaired Pointer page, so you can mix designs from both.

Are these hunting shirts?

They show a bird dog doing what it was bred for, pointing and working a field, but there are no guns or game in the art. They suit a hunter, a runner, a hiker or anyone whose GSP sets the pace of his day.

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.