K9 Squad Star Patch — Order This Ball-Tipped Star with Dog Snout
Design S1816A at a glance
A five-point star with ball tips and a grey merrowed edge, with a dog's snout at the center. Lettering carries the K9 squad name and a two-word service line. Charcoal and grey give the star its badge-like weight, while maroon and tan add warmth around the dog.
Five-point starBall-tipped pointsGrey merrowed borderDog snoutSquad lettering4 thread colors
About this ball-tipped star K9 squad design
A ball-tipped star borrows directly from the classic badge, so this patch looks like law enforcement from the outline alone. Putting a dog's snout at the center is an unusual crop — close, curious and a little playful — and it makes the squad's patch stand apart from the head-and-shoulders portraits most K9 units wear. Maroon is an unexpected accent that gives it a signature color.
Set the squad name and service line to your own wording, recolor the maroon to your department color, or redraw the snout from a photo of 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 squad star patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 squad star 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.
- Ball-tipped stars embroider cleanly from 3.5" point to point, where each ball stays round.
- A single accent color like maroon makes a squad patch easy to spot on a crowded uniform.
- Close-cropped dog art reads well on caps because the subject fills the frame.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 squad star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 vests, iron-on for caps and shirts
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" point to point — 4" for shoulders
- Colorways: charcoal, grey, maroon and tan as shown, or swap maroon for your department color
- Border: grey merrowed (shown), or maroon or black merrowed
- Thread: metallic silver for the star body
- Artwork: the snout redraws from a photo of your dog at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 squads, small-department canine teams and outreach units with a dog on staff order this star for uniforms, vests and event wear. The close-up snout is popular for squads whose dog visits schools and public events. Many orders add an iron-on run for kids' giveaways.
Custom K9 squad 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 squad star patch questions
Can the snout be redrawn from a photo of our dog?
Yes. A close-up photo of your dog's face is all we need; we redraw the snout at no art charge and show it on your mockup.
Can the maroon change to our department color?
Yes. Maroon is simply the accent on this concept — navy, green, red or gold all work in its place.
Does the merrowed edge follow the ball tips?
Yes. At 3.5 inches and up the merrowed edge follows each ball cleanly; for smaller sizes we may suggest a flat edge on your proof.
Can the squad name be longer?
Yes. The lettering adapts to longer names, and the proof shows spacing so nothing crowds the star.
What backing suits a dog vest?
Hook-side velcro. It mates with the loop panel on most vests, so the patch can move between vests as needed.
Want a different K9 squad design?
This page covers one ball-tipped K9 star. Shields, rounds and full-dog portraits are in the police patch gallery with this dog snout ball-tipped star. If you're deciding between embroidery and PVC for vest patches, the patch guide that prices a ball-tipped K9 squad star by quantity walks through each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.