Round K9 Unit Patch — Order This Black and Gold Shepherd Tag Design
Design S1775A at a glance
A black twill disc edged in gold merrowing, with a German shepherd head at center paired with a K-9 tag. Three text elements ring the dog — a department line, a motto line and a K-9 unit line — and the two-thread palette of black and gold gives it the high-contrast look of a classic handler patch.
Round shapeGold merrowed borderGerman shepherd headK-9 tagThree lettering lines2 thread colors
About this K9 unit shepherd and tag round design
Black and gold is the most traditional pairing in police canine insignia, and this round keeps to it without adding anything that would compete with the dog. The shepherd's head fills the center with the K-9 tag beside it, so the patch reads as a canine unit before anyone gets close enough to read the lettering. With only two thread colors, the fur detail stays crisp at small sizes and the gold edge frames the piece cleanly.
Order it as shown or customize it: put your department name in the top line, change the motto to your unit's own words, or rename the bottom line for a narcotics, patrol or tracking team. 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.
Round K9 unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered round K9 unit 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.
- Two-color designs like this black and gold round hold fine fur detail better than five- or six-color versions at small sizes.
- Handlers usually order 3.5" to 4" rounds for shoulders and a 10" version for jacket backs.
- The K-9 tag can carry a unit number or a dog's name at no extra charge.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 shepherd round: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps and K9 bags, hook-side velcro for vests and carriers
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: black and gold as shown, or subdued tan, OD green, wolf gray and blackout versions
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or a black or tan merrow to match subdued builds
- Thread: metallic gold available for the border, tag and lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to a Malinois, Lab or your own dog from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
Municipal K9 units, handler associations and regional canine teams order this round for duty shirts, training polos and vehicle kit. Departments often pair a full-color shoulder run with a small set of blackout patches for tactical vests. It is also a popular send-off gift when a working dog leaves service.
Custom K9 unit round 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.
Round K9 unit patch questions
Can the shepherd be redrawn to look like our own dog?
Yes. Send a clear photo of your dog's head and we redraw it in the same black and gold style at no art charge. The proof shows the new portrait before anything is produced.
Can the K-9 tag carry a number or name?
Yes. The tag restitches to a unit number, badge number or the dog's name — keep it to six characters or fewer so it stays legible at shoulder size.
Can we change the motto line?
Yes. All three lettering lines restitch to your exact wording, and your 4-hour mockup shows the department, motto and unit lines in place.
Is there a subdued version for vests?
Yes — the two-color layout converts cleanly to tan, OD green, wolf gray or blackout, and many units buy a velcro-backed subdued run alongside the full-color set.
What size should we order for handler uniforms?
3.5 to 4 inches is standard for the shoulder. If you also want jacket backs, we scale the same art to 10 inches or more on the same quote.
Looking for another canine unit layout?
This page covers one black and gold K9 round. To compare it with shields, stars and badge cuts, browse the police K9 and patrol designs beside this shepherd-and-tag round in the department gallery. If you are still choosing between embroidered, woven and PVC builds, the ordering guide that prices a two-color shepherd-and-tag round from ten pieces covers styles, backings and quantity breaks.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.