Sheriff K9 Team Patch — Order This Shepherd & Laurel Design
Design S0699A at a glance
A custom-cut emblem carrying a German shepherd in profile, ears forward, framed by laurel branches with a mountain line behind — the service-and-honor arrangement K9 units use for dogs still working and dogs being remembered. The office line arcs above, the unit designation and motto wording sit below, and a small founding-year detail anchors the base.
Custom cut outlineOlive merrowed borderGerman shepherd portraitLaurel branch frameMountain backdropMotto wording line
About this shepherd and laurel K9 design
Laurel around a working dog changes the register of a K9 patch — it stops being a cartoon of a snarling animal and becomes service insignia, which is why honor-guard and demo teams favor this arrangement. The shepherd's head is stitched in layered tans with directional thread on the muzzle and ears, and the muted slate field keeps the portrait from fighting the lettering for attention.
Order it as shown or make it your team's: office name, unit wording and motto all restitch, the mountains can flatten to a plain field, and the shepherd redraws to your actual dog's portrait from a photo. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Sheriff K9 team patch quick facts
- Embroidered sheriff K9 patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Handler teams commonly order matching patches for uniforms and dog vests in a single run.
- A laurel-framed portrait is the standard format for memorial and honor K9 insignia.
- Shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5"; dog-vest and display versions run 5" to 8".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 team patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, hook-side velcro for dog vests and carriers, iron-on for soft goods
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" for handler shoulders; 5"+ for vest panels
- Colorways: slate, olive and tan as shown, or full color with a black-and-tan shepherd — preview in the markup tool
- Border: merrowed (shown) or flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: any colorway, with layered shading on the portrait included
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your own K9's portrait from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff K9 handlers order this laurel layout for working teams, retirement presentations and memorial sets alike — the same art serves all three with a wording change. Multi-dog units often run one patch per K9 with the dog's name in the motto line. Orders usually pair uniform shoulders with velcro vest panels.
Custom sheriff K9 patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Sheriff K9 team patch questions
Can the shepherd be drawn from a photo of our dog?
Yes — send two or three clear photos and we redraw the portrait to your K9's markings and ear set at no art charge. The proof shows the likeness before production.
Can the motto line carry our dog's name?
Yes. Name, badge number or a unit motto all fit the lower wording; memorial sets often add service years in the founding-year position.
Do you make matching dog-vest patches?
Yes — the same artwork runs at 5"–6" with hook velcro for vest panels, ordered in the same run on the same quantity ladder.
Does the mountain background have to stay?
No. It can flatten to a plain slate field, change to your county's actual ridgeline from a photo, or swap for a flag field — your choice shows in the mockup.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle elements, pin numbered notes and attach dog photos — everything rides with the quote.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one laurel-framed K9 portrait. For stars, shields and patrol art, the sheriff office patch range beyond the shepherd laurel design covers the whole department. Comparing construction options for vest wear? The patch materials guide that weighs embroidery against PVC for K9 gear answers the durability questions.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.