Police K9 Rescue Patch — Order This Shepherd and Oak Tree Design
Design S1438A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a navy merrowed edge, featuring a German shepherd head beside an oak tree. Lettering carries a K9 unit line, a two-word motto and a rescue division line. Tan, navy, gold and brown give it a warm, outdoors feel suited to search and rescue dogs.
Custom-cut outlineNavy merrowed borderGerman shepherd headOak treeRescue division line4 thread colors
About this shepherd and oak K9 rescue design
Search and rescue dogs work in woods, fields and rubble, and this design sets the German shepherd where much of that work happens — beside a broad oak. The pairing says strength and steadiness more than aggression, which suits a rescue division better than the snarling K9 heads common on patrol patches. Earth tones keep it grounded, and the navy edge ties it back to the department.
Make it your team's: redraw the shepherd as your own dog's breed, put your department in the unit line, change the motto, or swap the oak for a pine or local landmark. 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.
Police K9 rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered police K9 rescue 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 changes are the most common edit on K9 patches; we redraw from a clear photo of your dog.
- Search K9 teams usually order a 2.5" to 3" harness patch and a 4" handler sleeve patch together.
- Earth-tone palettes hold up well on the tan and olive field uniforms used for searches.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 rescue patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for harnesses and search packs, sew-on for handler uniforms, iron-on for team tees
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 2.5"–3" for dog harnesses; 4" for sleeves
- Colorways: tan, navy, gold and brown as shown, or a high-visibility orange version — preview in the markup tool
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), brown, or gold
- Thread: metallic gold available for the lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws as your Malinois, Lab or bloodhound from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 search and rescue teams, handler units and volunteer search-dog groups working with a department order this design for handler uniforms, harnesses and packs. Teams with mixed breeds often order one version per dog. Most orders pair a harness patch with a handler sleeve patch.
Custom K9 rescue 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.
Police K9 rescue patch questions
Can you change the German shepherd to our dog's breed?
Yes. Send a clear photo of your dog and we redraw the head as your Malinois, Lab, bloodhound or any other breed at no art charge.
Can the lettering name our department?
Yes. The unit line, motto and division line restitch to your wording — department, team name or call sign — on the 4-hour mockup.
What size fits a search harness?
2.5 to 3 inches on hook-side velcro fits most harness panels. We adjust the lettering on the proof so it stays readable.
Do you make a high-visibility version for searches?
Yes. Orange or lime field versions of the same art stitch cleanly — preview them in the markup tool before you request a quote.
How do I send changes on the K9 design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the dog, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. The marked design travels with your quote.
Tracking down a different police design?
This page covers one K9 rescue design. For patrol shields, traffic and specialty unit patches, browse the police patches beside this German shepherd and oak K9 rescue design. Weighing embroidered against PVC for harness and pack gear? The patch overview that prices a shepherd and oak K9 patch by quantity covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.