Canine Division Shield Patch — Order This German Shepherd and Badge Design
Design S1541A at a glance
A police shield with a black merrowed edge, showing a German shepherd's head in profile beside a gold police badge. Brown, black and tan build the dog's saddle coat, gold lifts the badge, and white handles the lettering. Four lines frame the art — a town name, a K9 unit line, a canine division line and a short motto — naming both the dog program and the department.
Shield shapeBlack merrowed borderGerman shepherd headGold police badge4 lettering lines5 thread colors
About this German shepherd and police badge shield
Pairing the dog with the badge is the whole idea of this design: the shepherd is the partner, the badge is the department, and they share the shield as equals. Five thread colors let the coat show its black saddle and tan points the way handlers expect, while the badge stays simple enough to recognize at a glance. It's a straightforward K9 layout that reads clearly on a sleeve.
Order it as shown or customize it: letter it for your department, redraw the badge as your actual shield, or replace the shepherd with a Malinois, Dutch shepherd or Lab from a photo of your own dog. 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.
Canine division shield patch quick facts
- Embroidered canine division 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.
- A German shepherd saddle coat needs at least three thread colors to read correctly.
- Redrawing the badge as your department's real shield is free and shows on the first mockup.
- K9 shields usually run 4" tall on handler sleeves and 3" on dog vests.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this canine division shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 vests, iron-on for squad caps and polos
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for sleeves, 3" for vests, 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: brown, black, tan, gold and white as shown, or subdued tan and OD green for tactical kit
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or gold to echo the badge
- Thread: metallic gold on the police badge; natural blends for the coat
- Artwork: the badge redraws as your department shield and the dog as your own K9, no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, canine divisions and patrol dog handlers order this shield for uniforms, vests and K9 vehicle crews. Departments starting a new dog program often use it for the unit's first patch. Handlers also buy small runs to mark a K9's retirement or to give to trainers and kennel staff.
Custom canine division 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.
Canine division shield patch questions
Can the badge on the patch match our real shield?
Yes. Send a photo of your department badge and we redraw it in thread beside the shepherd at no art charge. The first mockup shows the redrawn badge.
Can we change the breed of dog?
Yes. The head redraws as a Malinois, Dutch shepherd, Labrador or bloodhound from a photo of your K9. Each dog in a multi-breed unit can get its own version.
What size works on a dog vest?
About 3" tall fits most K9 vest loop panels. Order hook-side velcro for vests and sew-on for handler sleeves together in one quote.
Can the motto line be our unit call sign?
Yes. Any line can carry a call sign, unit number or motto. The town name and division lines restitch the same way.
How do I mark changes on this shield?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the dog or the badge, add numbered notes and switch colorways. Your annotated shield goes with your quote request.
Looking at other K9 and patrol designs?
This shield pairs one dog with one badge. For K9 ovals, patrol stars and specialty unit diamonds, compare the police patches next to this German shepherd and badge shield. Unsure which build suits gear that gets wet, muddy and chewed? The custom patch hub pricing a shepherd-and-badge canine shield sets out embroidered, woven and PVC side by side.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.