County Police K9 Patch — Order This Shepherd Head and Star Badge
Design S1706A at a glance
A German shepherd head over a star fills this badge-shaped patch, finished with a brown border. Three lettering fields carry a K-9 unit line with initials, a founding year and a county police line. The tan, brown, black and olive palette works like a semi-subdued build, readable up close without shouting on field uniforms.
Badge-shaped cutBrown borderGerman shepherd headStar3 lettering fields4 thread colors
About this shepherd head and star K9 badge
A shepherd head over a star is about as direct as K9 insignia gets: the dog and the badge, with nothing else competing. Rendered in tan, brown, black and olive, the design sits between full color and subdued, which suits handlers who split time between patrol cars and field searches. The badge outline keeps it recognizably law enforcement even when the dog is the focus.
Customize it for your unit: redraw the shepherd as your own dog from a photo, put your unit initials and year in the lettering, or order an olive-and-black version for tactical vests. 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.
County police K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered county 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.
- Breed and markings are redrawn from a photo of your own dog at no art charge.
- Handler teams often add a 2.5" to 3" velcro version for the dog's harness or vest.
- Badge-shaped K9 shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this county K9 badge: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler shirts, hook-side velcro for harnesses and vests, iron-on for kennel tees
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for shoulders, 2.5"–3" for dog harnesses
- Colorways: tan, brown, black and olive as shown, or full-color navy and gold for dress uniforms
- Border: brown (shown), or a black or olive merrow edge
- Thread: a gold or silver star is available for a dress version
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws as a Malinois, Lab, Bloodhound or your own dog at no art charge
Who orders this design
County police K9 units, handler teams and regional canine programs order this badge for handler shirts, harnesses and kennel wear. Many units buy a small harness run alongside the handler set. K9 fundraising groups and memorial programs also order it to honor a retired or fallen dog.
Custom county 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.
County police K9 patch questions
Can you draw our own dog instead of the shepherd?
Yes. Send a clear photo of your dog's head and we redraw breed, markings and ear shape at no art charge. Your proof shows the redrawn dog over the star.
Do you make a harness version of this patch?
Yes. Add a 2.5- to 3-inch hook-side velcro version to the same quote. We usually simplify the lettering to the unit line at that size.
Can the star be replaced with our badge?
Yes. The star redraws to your department badge from a photo or scan, and the shepherd head stays on top of it.
Is this patch subdued enough for field searches?
It is close — the palette has no bright colors. For fully subdued gear we can stitch it in olive and black only and show both versions on your mockup.
Can the initials in the unit line change?
Yes. The initials, year and county line all restitch to your wording. Tell us the exact text in your quote notes.
Not the right K9 design?
This page covers one shepherd head and star badge. Round, shield and tactical canine designs, along with patrol and traffic patches, are in the police patch collection near this shepherd head star K9 badge. For harness sizing and backing choices, the patch guide comparing earth-tone shepherd badge builds explains each one.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.