K9 Officer Star Patch — Order This German Shepherd Head Design
Design S0753A at a glance
A gold-edged police star with a German shepherd's head at the center alongside a star emblem — the handler's partner front and center. Lettering carries the department name, a K9 unit line with the dog's call number and a founding year. Tan and white let the shepherd's markings come through clearly against navy.
Star cutGold stitched borderGerman shepherd headStar emblemK9 unit lineCall number
About this German shepherd head K9 star
K9 teams are tight-knit, and their patches tend to be personal — this design centers the dog itself rather than a generic paw print. The shepherd's head in tan and white reads as a real animal even at shoulder size, while the star around it keeps the patch in the department's uniform family. A line for the dog's number turns it into a handler's patch, not just a unit one.
Handlers often send a photo so we can redraw the head to match their own dog — a Malinois, Labrador or bloodhound swaps in at no art charge — and change the call number line for each team. 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 officer star patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 officer 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.
- Breed redraws from a handler's photo are included at no additional art charge.
- K9 handlers most often order hook-side velcro so patches move between vests and harness covers.
- Shepherd head emblems keep their markings legible from 3.5" upward.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for vests and harnesses, sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for team shirts
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for shoulders, 2"–3" for harness panels
- Colorways: navy, tan, white and gold as shown, or subdued tan, OD green and blackout
- Border: gold hot-cut edge (shown) or silver
- Thread: metallic gold available for the star and border
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your own dog's breed and markings at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, individual handlers and K9 associations order this shepherd star for uniforms, vests and harness patches. Retirement runs are common — a handler orders a small set honoring a dog's years of service. Many teams buy the duty patch and a matching harness-size version together.
Custom K9 officer 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 officer star patch questions
Can you redraw the head to look like our own dog?
Yes. Send a clear photo of your dog's face and we redraw the head with its markings and ear set at no art charge. The proof shows it before anything stitches.
Can the call number change for each handler?
Yes. Each number is its own version on your quote; tell us how many dogs and we price the set together.
Do you make harness-size patches?
Yes. A 2- to 3-inch version with hook-side velcro fits most harness panels; we simplify the lettering on the proof so it stays readable.
Is a subdued version available?
Yes. The star embroiders in tan, OD green or blackout, and the shepherd keeps its silhouette in a single thread color.
Can we order a retirement or memorial version?
Yes. The lettering takes the dog's name and service years, and small runs from the 10-piece minimum are common for retirements.
Outfitting more of the department?
K9 is one unit among many. The police patch range beyond the shepherd head K9 star covers patrol, traffic and investigations designs. If you are weighing embroidered against PVC for kennel gear, the custom patch guide pricing a German shepherd star patch at every quantity settles it.
Notes
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