Tough dad shirts are tees for the dad who protects, provides and still does bedtime. Third Shift Dad has seven, $32 to $36, all made to order. Pick Hard to Kill for the joke, Sheepdog for the protector and Dad Code for the rules. Free US shipping over $75. Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
The 7 tough dad shirts
| Shirt | Price | In one line |
|---|---|---|
| Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug. Tee | $32 | The tough-outside, soft-inside shirt. Says ASK MY KIDS. |
| Sheepdog Tee | $32 | One word, stencil caps. For the protector. |
| Protect. Provide. Lead. Tee | $32 | The first three rules of the Dad Code, stacked on the front. |
| The Dad Code Tee | $32 | All five rules on the back. Clean front. |
| Last Line Of Defense Tee | $36 | A door and a deadbolt on the front, and the guy behind both. |
| Perimeter Secure. Kids Asleep. Tee | $32 | For the dad who walks the house at night. |
| Subdued Flag Chevron Tee | $36 | One-color waving flag on the front. Quiet look. |
All seven are unisex fit, true to size. Between sizes, go up. All are made to order and ship in about 5 to 9 business days.
Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug.
The one to buy first. Tough on the outside, soft on the inside, and the print says so. The back line is ASK MY KIDS, which is the only reference a dad needs. It is $32. Get the Hard to Kill tee.
Sheepdog
One word in stencil caps. The protector who stands between his people and harm. Calm, ready, not looking for a fight. $32. Want the full story and the hoodie too? Read what a sheepdog shirt means and which one to buy. Or go straight to the Sheepdog tee.
Protect. Provide. Lead.
Three words, stacked, in a distressed print. They are the first three rules of the Dad Code. Short enough to read from across a driveway. $32. See the tee.
The Dad Code
For the dad who likes things written down. The back carries all five rules, including rule 4 (shut the door, we do not heat the whole neighborhood) and rule 5 (never miss the recital). The front stays clean. $32. See the Dad Code tee. Read the rules in the Dad Code rules every father should live by.
Last Line Of Defense
A door and a deadbolt on the front. It is $36. See the tee.
Perimeter Secure. Kids Asleep.
For the dad who checks the locks after bedtime and calls it a hobby. $32. See the tee.
Subdued Flag Chevron
A one-color waving flag on the front. Quiet look, no slogan. $36. See the tee.
Searching for team dad shirts? We don't print team logos, here is what fits instead.
Related reads: the sheepdog shirt guide and funny dad shirts.
Team dad shirts: what we do and do not offer
People search "team dad shirts" for a few reasons. A group of dads, a dad crew, or a firehouse or shop that wants everyone in similar shirts. Here is the honest version.
- We do not make a "Team Dad" shirt with team names or custom crew prints. Every tee in this list is a stock design, made to order one at a time.
- A crew can still match. Pick one design, and each guy orders his own size. Same print, same look.
- Three tees at $32 is $96, so the order clears free US shipping over $75. Two tees at $32 is $64, short by $11.
- For a dad team that wants a shared motto, Protect. Provide. Lead. and Sheepdog read well in a group. The Front Door Security tee is tagged "Team lead: Dad." at $32.
- Gifting one guy on the crew? The firefighter dad gift guide and the first responder dad guide cover the rest.
If you need a custom print with team names or a logo, we do not do that. The only names we print are kids' names, on the personalized line. Better to say so now than after you order.
How to pick the right size
- Tees. Unisex fit, true to size. Between sizes, go up. Check the tag on a tee he already likes.
- Not sure. Pick the larger size. A roomy tee is a feature on a dad.
Get to free shipping without padding
Shipping is free over $75. Math from today's prices.
- Hard to Kill ($32) + Sheepdog ($32) + Dad Code ($32) = $96. Clears it.
- Last Line Of Defense ($36) + Subdued Flag Chevron ($36) + any $32 tee = $104. Clears it.
- Two $32 tees = $64. Short by $11. Add a third tee or pay the shipping.
The cart shows the final total. All items are made to order, so allow the ship window. Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
Wear it off the clock
These are everyday clothes. They are not uniform items or protective gear. Check your department's or employer's dress rules, and wear the shirt at home, at practice and on the porch.
Related reading
- Sheepdog shirt for dads: what it means and which one to buy
- Funny dad shirts that are actually funny
- Gifts for a cop dad
- Gifts for a military dad
- Firefighter dad gifts
Browse all of them in the shop or men's tees.
Third Shift Dad is made by a former law enforcement officer and dad of 3, for dads who protect and provide. Pick the tee, size up if you are between sizes, and order by Dec 10 for Christmas. Shop the Hard to Kill tee
Questions
What are tough dad shirts?
Tough dad shirts are tees for dads who protect and provide, with prints like Hard to Kill, Sheepdog and the Dad Code. Third Shift Dad sells seven, $32 to $36. They are everyday shirts, not uniform or protective gear.
What is the best tough dad shirt to buy first?
The Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug. tee at $32. It is the easiest read: tough outside, soft inside, with ASK MY KIDS on the back. Sheepdog and Protect. Provide. Lead. are also $32.
Do you sell team dad shirts?
Not as a custom product. There is no custom print with team names or logos. A crew can still match by each ordering the same stock design in their own size. Three $32 tees is $96 and ships free over $75.
How do the shirts fit?
Unisex fit, true to size. Between sizes, go up. If you are not sure, pick the larger size.
How much is shipping and when should I order?
US shipping is free over $75. Tees are made to order and ship in about 5 to 9 business days. Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
