Lake Patrol K9 Patch — Order This Shepherd and Lighthouse Teardrop
Design S0994A at a glance
A teardrop with a navy edge, showing a German shepherd in front of a lighthouse and a lake, stitched in light blue, navy and tan. The lettering names a lake patrol unit, a K9 unit with its founding year, and a two-word motto; each line restitches to your wording, and the lighthouse can be redrawn after your own shoreline light.
Teardrop shapeNavy merrowed borderGerman shepherdLighthouseLake scene3 thread colors
About this shepherd and lighthouse teardrop
Light blue is the giveaway: this is a waterfront design, with a German shepherd set before a lighthouse and open lake. The teardrop shape suits the tall composition, giving the lighthouse its height while the dog anchors the foreground. Tan and navy keep the palette calm enough for daily wear on patrol.
Make it your unit's: redraw the shepherd as your own dog, swap the lighthouse for your marina, bridge or shoreline landmark, or set your patrol and K9 names and real founding year in the lettering. 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.
Lake patrol K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered lake patrol 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.
- Teardrop cuts give tall scenes like lighthouses more room than a round of the same width.
- Boat-patrol units often choose PVC for patches that see spray and sun.
- Teardrop shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; jacket backs run 8" to 10".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 lighthouse teardrop: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 vests and PFDs, iron-on for crew shirts
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" at the shoulder; 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: light blue, navy and tan as shown, navy and silver, or subdued tan and gray
- Border: navy merrowed (shown) or tan
- Thread: metallic silver available for the lighthouse and water highlights
- Artwork: the shepherd and lighthouse redraw after your own dog and landmark at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Lake and reservoir patrol units, marine K9 teams and waterfront police departments order this teardrop for handlers and boat crews. Departments with a well-known local lighthouse or marina often have it redrawn into the scene, and seasonal patrols order a fresh run each spring as new members join.
Custom lake patrol 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.
Lake patrol K9 patch questions
Can the lighthouse be our own landmark?
Yes. Send a photo of your lighthouse, marina or bridge and we redraw it into the scene at no art charge.
Can the shepherd be redrawn as our dog?
Yes. A clear side-on photo is enough for us to match markings, ears and build — or switch to a Lab or Malinois.
What material handles boat spray best?
PVC is fully waterproof and fade-resistant. Embroidery also holds up well, especially with velcro backing that lets you rinse and dry the patch separately.
What does the teardrop shape add?
Height. The tall outline fits the lighthouse without shrinking the dog, and it's a shape few departments use, so it's easy to spot.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the dog, lighthouse or lettering, pin notes and switch colorways. Your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Comparing waterfront and K9 designs?
This teardrop sets a K9 unit on the water. If your department needs patrol, detective or traffic insignia instead, the police patch range beyond the shepherd and lighthouse teardrop covers every major shape. For waterproof PVC versus embroidery, PFD backings and quantity price breaks, the patch materials guide for shepherd lighthouse teardrop orders has the details for each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.