Highland cows have become the unofficial mascot of bad-hair-day humour. That shaggy fringe falling over the eyes is cute on a cow and very relatable on a person, which is why "highland cow gift ideas" and "funny highland cow gifts" are things people actually type into a search bar.
If you are shopping for someone who already has the cow calendar, the cow plush and the cow-print socks, the trick is to find something with a joke in it instead of just another portrait. Below are four funny highland cow gifts we make, plus a few honest notes on who each one suits and what to check before you order.
Why fringe jokes work
Most highland cow gifts are sweet but silent: a cow, a meadow, maybe the word "farm". The funny ones lean on the thing everyone notices first, the hair. Anyone who has fought a cowlick, a growing-out fringe or humid weather will get it instantly. That makes these better for friends, sisters and coworkers than for someone who is only mildly into cows. If you are not sure the recipient loves cows, choose the joke that is about the hair and not about the farm.
Gift idea 1: the "My Hair Has Its Own Weather" mug
For the friend who blames humidity for everything. The Highland Cow Mug, My Hair Has Its Own Weather is an 11oz white ceramic mug with a glossy finish, a fade-resistant print, microwave safe (hand washing is recommended to protect the print). It is a low-risk gift because everyone uses a mug, and at CA$17.99 it works for a coworker exchange or a stocking.
Gift idea 2: the "Bangs Are a Personality" mug
Same format, different joke. The Highland Cow Mug, Bangs Are a Personality is aimed at anyone who has ever committed to a fringe and has opinions about it. If you have two cow-loving friends, giving each a different mug is a nice way to avoid a matching set.
Gift idea 3: the "My Hair Has Its Own Weather" tee
If you want something wearable, the Highland Cow Shirt with the same weather joke is a unisex classic-fit cotton tee (Bella+Canvas 3001) in Athletic Heather, White or Ash, priced at CA$26.99. The shirt is made to order with direct-to-garment printing, which is worth knowing: it takes a few business days to print before it ships, so order early if you are buying for a date.
Gift idea 4: the "Bangs Are a Personality" tee
The Highland Cow Energy Shirt, Bangs Are a Personality is the wearable version of the fringe joke, in the same sizes S to 3XL. It is unisex, so size by the chart in the product photos, and if you want a relaxed look, size up one or two.
Mug or tee?
| If the person... | Choose |
|---|---|
| is hard to size for or you are buying remotely | a mug |
| already has a lot of cow things | a tee with a joke they have not seen |
| works in an office or from home | a mug |
| loves casual, funny shirts | a tee |
Before you order
These are print-on-demand products, so a few honest notes:
- Everything is made to order. That keeps us from stocking things nobody wants, but it means allow 2 to 5 business days to print plus shipping time.
- Because each item is made for you, we cannot accept returns for wrong size or colour on the shirts. Check the size chart in the product photos. If anything arrives damaged or misprinted, message us and we will make it right.
- Prices here are in Canadian dollars and were correct when this post was written; check the product page for the current price.
- We have not tested these with every reader's sense of humour, so pick the joke you think the person will laugh at.
A last idea: pair them
A mug and a tee with the same joke make a small, inexpensive "set" for a birthday. If you are buying for a cow-loving mother, sister or friend, the weather mug plus a bag of good coffee is a simple present that does not look like you panic-bought it.
You can browse everything on the Pastime Goods animals collection if the highland cow is not quite the right animal.