K9 Search and Rescue Patch — Order This Green and Gold Shepherd Shield
Design S1797A at a glance
A dark green shield edged in gold merrowing, with a German shepherd head as the single central emblem. Three lettering elements surround it: a K-9 unit name, a founding-year line and a three-word motto. Gold and tan thread bring out the shepherd's coat against the dark green field.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderGerman shepherd headUnit name lineFounding-year line3 thread colors
About this K9 search and rescue shepherd shield
Some of the best K9 patches are the simplest. This shield puts a single German shepherd head on a dark green field with nothing competing for attention, which makes it read cleanly on a search vest or from across a staging area. The green and gold palette carries an outdoor, search-team feel, and the three-word motto gives room to describe the full scope of the unit's work.
Order it as shown or customize the details: your unit name in the top line, your own founding year, a different three-word motto, or the shepherd redrawn as your 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.
K9 search and rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 search and 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.
- Search teams often order hook-backed patches so the same set moves between vests and harnesses.
- A single-emblem shield stays legible down to 3" tall.
- Dark green fields hide trail dirt better than lighter colors on field gear.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 search and rescue shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for search vests and harnesses, sew-on for jackets, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders, 3" for harnesses
- Colorways: dark green, gold and tan as shown, or orange and black for high visibility, or subdued OD
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or tan or green merrow
- Thread: reflective thread available for the lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your dog or breed from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 search and rescue units, volunteer SAR teams that deploy with law enforcement, and missing-person response groups order this shield for vests, jackets and harness panels. Many teams order a high-visibility orange version alongside the green set.
Custom K9 search and 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.
K9 search and rescue patch questions
Can this be made in high-visibility colors?
Yes. Orange, yellow or reflective thread versions are available for search operations where visibility matters.
Can the shepherd be our own dog?
Yes. Send a photo and we redraw the head with your dog's markings at no art charge.
Can the three-word motto change?
Yes. The motto, unit name and founding year all restitch to your wording.
What backing works best for search vests?
Hook-side velcro, so patches move between vests and harnesses as needed.
How quickly can we get patches?
Your free mockup arrives within 4 hours, and rush production takes 7 to 10 days after approval.
Exploring other search and K9 designs?
This page covers one search-focused shepherd shield. For bloodhound trackers, Malinois ovals and K9 stars, browse the police K9 patches beside this green-field search and rescue shepherd. If you are outfitting a search team, the guide to backings and pricing for a green-and-gold search shepherd order explains your options.
Notes
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