A pickleball shirt with a dog on it has two jobs: it has to feel right on court, and the design has to be the right dog. This guide covers both, with the actual measurements, colours and care that decide whether a tee gets worn every week or ends up in a drawer.
Transparency note: PawsNPaddles designs and sells the breed tees described here. The advice on fabric and fit applies to any tee you’re considering.
The short version
- Fabric: a lightweight cotton jersey tee is ideal for rec play, warm-ups and everyday wear. For long, hot tournament days, a moisture-wicking polyester shirt is the better tool.
- Fit: unisex sizing. Measure a tee they already like, laid flat, armpit to armpit.
- Colour: Natural shows the design’s colours at their warmest; Black, Navy and Dark Grey Heather hide court dust.
- Price: $29.99 for S–XL, $31.99 for 2XL, $33.49 for 3XL.
Cotton tee or performance shirt?
It’s worth being straight about this, because it decides whether the shirt gets worn. The PawsNPaddles tees are a lightweight unisex jersey, the Bella+Canvas 3001. The solid colours are combed, ring-spun cotton; heather colours such as Dark Grey Heather are a cotton-polyester blend. Cotton is soft, breathable and comfortable for a couple of hours of open play, drills or doubles with friends, and it’s what most people want to wear to coffee afterwards.
What cotton doesn’t do is dry quickly. If the person you’re buying for plays long tournament days in summer heat, a moisture-wicking polyester shirt will be more comfortable for competition, and a breed tee becomes the one they wear between matches and on the way home. For most recreational players, a light cotton tee is exactly right.
Getting the size right
These tees use unisex sizing, which runs like a standard crew-neck T-shirt rather than a fitted women’s cut. Guessing from a label size is where gift tees go wrong, so measure instead: lay a T-shirt they wear often flat on a table and measure straight across the chest from armpit to armpit. Compare that with the chart below and choose the closest size, going up if they like a looser fit.
| Size | Chest, laid flat | Body length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 in | 28 in | $29.99 |
| M | 20 in | 29 in | $29.99 |
| L | 22 in | 30 in | $29.99 |
| XL | 24 in | 31 in | $29.99 |
| 2XL | 26 in | 32 in | $31.99 |
| 3XL | 28 in | 33 in | $33.49 |
Get it right the first time: each tee is printed for its order, so it can’t be exchanged for a different size. If you can’t find out their size, a mug or sticker with the same design is the safer gift. Our gifts under $30 list has both.
Choosing a colour
- Natural: a warm off-white. The breed crest’s cream, green, gold and terracotta read at their truest here, and it’s the coolest option in the sun.
- Black and Navy: sharp, and forgiving of court dust and the occasional coffee. On these darker colours the crest is printed with lighter outlines so the breed stays readable.
- Dark Grey Heather: a softer, lived-in heathered look. This colour is a cotton-polyester blend rather than all cotton.
Keeping the print looking good
Printed tees last longest with a little care, and the habits are easy:
- Turn the tee inside out before washing.
- Wash cold, with similar colours.
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry; high heat is what fades and cracks prints.
- Don’t iron directly on the design.
Pick the breed, then the tee
Every one of the 51 breeds has its own tee design. If you know the kind of dog but not the exact breed, or the breed is one of the lookalikes, the breed-by-breed guide helps you pin it down before you order.
Breed tees
All 51 tees
Australian Shepherd Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Corgi Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Dachshund Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
French Bulldog Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
German Shepherd Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Golden Retriever Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Goldendoodle Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Labrador Retriever Pickleball T-Shirt Price range: $29.99 through $33.49
Everything is printed after you order; production usually takes 2–7 business days before shipping, and the carrier’s time comes after that. Standard shipping to a US address was $5.35 for one tee and $7.75 for two when we checked on 5 November 2026, and checkout shows your exact cost before you pay. A mug or sticker in the same order is made by a different print partner and ships separately, so it adds its own shipping charge. Every tee page repeats the size chart above under “Size & fit”. See shipping and returns for details, and the main gift guide for other ideas.
Sources
- Bella+Canvas, 3001 Unisex Jersey Tee measurement specification (measurements and fabrication)
- PawsNPaddles product pages and Shipping & Returns (colours, prices by size and production times, checked 5 November 2026; shipping from standard US checkout quotes the same day)
