German Shepherd K9 Unit Patch — Order This Oak Leaf Design
Design S1827A at a glance
A custom-cut patch edged in gold merrowing, stitched in navy, gold and maroon around a German shepherd’s head in profile, with oak leaves framing it. Lettering fields carry the unit name, a training motto, a partnership line and a round-the-clock duty tag, so the patch tells a K9 team’s story in one piece — and every word restitches to yours.
Custom-cut outlineGold merrowed borderShepherd head profileOak leaf frame4 lettering fields3 thread colors
About this shepherd and oak leaf K9 design
A side-profile shepherd is the most recognizable K9 emblem there is, and this version gives the dog real presence: the head fills the center, with oak leaves wrapped around it as a mark of strength and long service. Navy sets a formal background, gold picks out the coat and leaves, and maroon adds depth that keeps the patch from reading as a flat two-tone.
Make it your unit’s patch: restitch the coat to match your own shepherd or Malinois, set your agency and unit name in the lettering, or swap maroon for your department color. 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.
German shepherd K9 unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered German shepherd 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.
- Profile dog heads keep their ear and muzzle detail best at 3.5" wide or larger.
- Handlers often order a matching set with hook-side velcro for the dog’s harness or vest.
- Oak leaves in gold thread stitch as raised satin, giving the frame a slightly dimensional finish.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 unit patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 harnesses and vests, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3" for harness panels, 4" for sleeves, 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, gold and maroon as shown, black and tan, or a subdued coyote build
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or navy for a quieter frame
- Thread: metallic gold available for the oak leaves and lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws from a photo of your own dog at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, multi-agency canine teams and handler associations order this shepherd profile for handler uniforms and the dogs’ own harnesses. Units shared between a city and a county often use the partnership line to name both agencies. A working dog’s retirement ceremony is another frequent reason to reorder.
Custom German shepherd 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.
German shepherd K9 unit patch questions
Can you stitch the dog to look like our own K9?
Yes. Send a clear side-profile photo of your dog and we redraw the head with its coat colors and markings at no art charge.
Can we order a smaller version for the dog’s harness?
Yes. Add a 3" version with hook-side velcro to the same quote — it mates with the loop panel on most K9 harnesses.
Can the partnership line name two agencies?
Yes. Every lettering field restitches to your wording, including a shared-agency line, and the proof shows the exact layout.
Does the design work for a different breed?
Yes. We redraw it as a Malinois, Dutch shepherd or Labrador if that is the dog your unit runs.
How do I request changes to this patch?
Mark them in the markup tool inside the quote form: circle the dog, pin a note, retype a line or switch the colorway. Your marked-up version is attached when you submit.
Need another K9 or police patch design?
This page covers one profile-head K9 design. Patrol shields, traffic units and campus stars are grouped in the police patch lineup next to this oak-framed shepherd profile by shape. Still weighing embroidery against PVC for harness gear, or bringing your own dog photo? The patch ordering guide that prices a gold-edged shepherd and oak leaf patch covers builds, backings and minimums.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.