Sheriff K9 Shepherd Patch — Order This Collared Dog and Corded Shield
Design S1232A at a glance
A shield with a blue-and-white twisted cord edge, where a German shepherd head wears a K9 collar. The palette runs grey, silver, black and navy, and the lettering names the county office and the K9 unit. The cord border is the detail people notice: it gives a working-dog patch the polish of a ceremonial piece.
Shield shapeTwisted cord borderGerman shepherd headK9 collarK9 unit lettering4 thread colors
About this German shepherd K9 shield with cord edge
Most K9 patches use a plain merrowed edge; this shield swaps it for a twisted blue-and-white cord, which frames the dog like a medal and lifts the whole patch. The German shepherd is the breed most offices still associate with patrol dogs, and the K9 collar names the job without needing more words. A grey, silver, black and navy palette keeps it serious enough for a deputy's sleeve.
Order it as drawn or change it: put your county office name in the lettering, redraw the dog as your Malinois or Lab, or switch the cord to gold and black at no art charge. 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 shepherd patch quick facts
- Embroidered sheriff K9 shepherd shield 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.
- Twisted cord borders are sewn around the patch edge and can be ordered in any two-color combination.
- K9 offices often order a 2.5" harness version alongside the 4" shoulder patch.
- German shepherd heads stitch best at 3.5" and up, where ear and muzzle detail stays clear.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this sheriff K9 shepherd patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler shirts, hook-side velcro for dog vests and harnesses, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders; 2.5" for harness panels
- Colorways: grey, silver, black and navy as shown, or tan and brown — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: blue and white twisted cord (shown), gold and black cord, or a standard merrowed edge
- Thread: metallic silver available for the collar and lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your dog's actual breed and markings from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
County sheriff's K9 units, patrol dog teams and narcotics detection handlers order this shepherd shield for uniforms, dog vests and kennel jackets. Offices that hold K9 graduation or memorial ceremonies like the cord edge for dress wear. A harness-size run for the dog is the most common add-on.
Custom sheriff K9 shepherd 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 shepherd patch questions
Can the shepherd be redrawn as our own dog?
Yes. Send a photo and we redraw the head with your dog's breed and markings at no art charge. The collar can carry K9 or the dog's name.
Can we change the cord colors?
Yes. Gold and black, green and gold, or any two-color combination works. Your 4-hour mockup shows the cord you choose.
Is there a version without the twisted cord?
Yes. A standard merrowed edge in any thread color can replace the cord. Mark it in the markup tool and your proof shows the change.
What size works for the dog's harness?
Most teams order 2.5 inches with hook-side velcro. We simplify the fur detail at that size on your proof.
How do I mark up changes?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the dog, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Other sheriff K9 and patrol designs?
A corded shepherd shield is one of many K9 looks. The sheriff patch collection with corded shepherd shields, stars and patrol rockers covers every office division. If you are pairing deputy and harness sizes in one order, the patch sizing guide for K9 deputy and dog harness pairs explains how to quote both.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.