K9 Officer Patch — Order This Dog Head & Crossed Keys Design
Design S0825A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a gold merrowed edge, showing a K9 dog head with crossed keys in navy, gold and green. The lettering is short — a unit name with K9 designation, a law enforcement line and a founding year — which leaves the dog and keys plenty of room. Every line restitches, and the head redraws to your own dog's breed.
Custom-cut outlineGold merrowed borderK9 dog headCrossed keysK9 unit letteringFounding year line
About this crossed keys K9 officer design
Crossed keys are an old symbol of guardianship, and pairing them with a working dog's head says exactly what a K9 team does: keep watch and open doors others can't. The green accent is unusual for police insignia and gives this patch a woodland, small-department feel next to the standard navy and gold. The short lettering keeps the composition uncluttered.
Customize it for your handler: redraw the head as your dog's actual breed, change the unit line to your department and dog's name, or build it in blackout for night operations. 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.
K9 officer patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 officer patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Every custom patch is available with 7–10 day rush.
- Handlers usually order two backings: sew-on for uniforms and velcro for the dog's vest.
- Green accents set this K9 design apart from the navy-and-gold patches most units wear.
- Shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4"; K9 vest patches usually run 3".
- Owl Badges, in Simi Valley, California, has been manufacturing badges and patches since 1999.
Customize this K9 officer patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler shirts, hook-side velcro for K9 vests, iron-on for kennel bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders, 3" for the dog's vest
- Colorways: navy, gold and green as shown, or tan, OD green and blackout
- Border: gold merrowed (shown) or a hot-cut edge for tighter curves
- Thread: metallic gold for the keys, natural tones for the dog's coat
- Artwork: the dog head redraws from photos of your own K9, any breed, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Municipal K9 handlers, small-town police departments and regional canine teams order this design for handler uniforms, dog vests and kennel gear. Departments with a single K9 often order a small run for community events and school visits, where the dog is the star. Handlers frequently request the dog's name in the unit line.
Custom K9 officer 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.
K9 officer patch questions
Can the dog head look like our K9?
Yes. Send a few clear photos and we redraw the head with your dog's markings at no art charge. You approve the likeness on the proof.
What do the crossed keys mean?
Keys traditionally signify guardianship and trust. If your unit prefers a different symbol, a badge, star or paw can replace them.
Can we add our dog's name?
Yes. It can go in the unit line or on a separate rocker that matches the patch colors.
Which backing goes on a K9 vest?
Hook-side velcro, sized around 3 inches, mates with the loop panel on most K9 vests and harnesses.
Where do I mark up changes?
In the quote form's markup tool: circle the head or keys, pin notes, upload your dog's photo and choose a colorway. It all attaches to your quote.
Looking at other K9 or police designs?
Crossed keys are one K9 concept among dozens. The police patch collection with crossed keys K9 officer designs, shields and patrol stars covers every division we embroider. For backings, materials and pricing at each quantity, the patch hub detailing builds and price tiers for dog-head handler patches explains it all before you order.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.