Great Dane Dad Shirts

Living with a Great Dane changes a man's math. The American Kennel Club standard asks for males of at least 30 inches at the shoulder, ideally 32 or more, and owners commonly see 140 to 175 pounds on the scale. The breed was developed in Germany as a boar hound, the Deutsche Dogge, and the AKC recognized it in 1887 in the Working Group. Today the job is different but the size is not: a Dane dad buys the bigger car, measures the couch twice, keeps a firm grip on a leash with real weight on the other end, and learns that the gentle giant would still rather lean on him than anywhere else.

This shelf is for that man. None of our Great Dane designs says "dad," so we picked the ones that look like workshop, garage and road art, with the Dane as the hero. Strength and gear: "Tension Takes Shape," a harnessed Dane on two taut leads clipped to carabiners, and "Always in Motion" on a pair of big gears. On the move: "Easy Tempo" on a winding road, "Beyond Borders" in front of a gold globe, "Off the Line," "Cut to Move" and "Cut Through." Standing guard: "In the Light," "Here After Dark," "Hold Your Ground," "Still in Form" and "Raise the Standard." And two for the den: "Trust the Hand Under the Table," a Dane at the card table in the style of the famous Dogs Playing Poker paintings, and "Late Edition" in bold newspaper type.

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 leaning and counter-surfing jokes, see funny Great Dane shirts; for her, Great Dane mom shirts. Browse the full Great Dane collection or the Great Dane Christmas gifts guide. Comparing breeds? Our dog dad shirts page shows one pick for each of 21 breeds.

FAQ

Do these shirts say Great Dane dad?

No. They are original Great Dane designs picked for the man who lives with one: harness and gear art, road and travel posters, guard-dog portraits and a Dogs Playing Poker scene. None of them is on our funny Great Dane or Great Dane mom pages, so you can mix designs from all three.

Which coat colors do the dogs on these shirts have?

Several. Easy Tempo shows a harlequin Dane with black patches on white, Always in Motion and Off the Line show lighter coats, and most of the others show a dark or blue-gray Dane. If his dog has a particular coat, look at each picture before you choose.

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.