Leaping K9 Police Patch — Order This German Shepherd Mountain Shield
Design S0989A at a glance
A navy shield with a royal blue and gold border, showing a leaping German shepherd holding a star before mountains and pines, in gold and silver. Lettering names a police department, a founding year, a service motto and a canine unit, all of which restitch to your own wording, and the dog can be redrawn from a photo of yours.
Shield shapeRoyal blue and gold borderLeaping German shepherdStarMountains and pines3 thread colors
About this leaping shepherd and pines shield
Most K9 patches show a dog's head; this one shows the dog at work — mid-leap, carrying the department's star like a retrieved prize. The mountain-and-pine backdrop places the unit in open country, and the restrained navy, gold and silver palette keeps a dynamic pose from tipping into cartoon territory.
Make it your unit's: redraw the shepherd from a photo of your own dog, set your department and unit wording in the lettering, or swap the pines for your region's skyline or coastline. 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.
Leaping K9 police patch quick facts
- Embroidered leaping K9 police 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.
- Action poses read best at 4" and above, where the legs and tail keep their shape.
- Handlers often order a memorial run with the dog's name when a K9 retires.
- Shoulder shields run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; jacket backs for handlers run 8" to 10".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this German shepherd shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 vests, iron-on for training wear
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders so the pose reads; 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, gold and silver as shown, or subdued OD green, tan and gray builds
- Border: royal blue and gold (shown), or a single gold merrowed edge
- Thread: metallic gold for the star; silver for the mountain highlights
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your own dog's markings and breed at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, regional canine programs and handler associations order this shield for duty uniforms, vests and fundraising runs. Units with a Malinois, Dutch shepherd or bloodhound often have the dog redrawn to match. A retirement or memorial run carrying a dog's name is a common follow-up order.
Custom leaping K9 police 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.
Leaping K9 police patch questions
Can the shepherd be redrawn as our dog?
Yes. Send a clear side-on photo and we redraw the leaping dog with your K9's markings — or change the breed entirely — at no art charge.
Can the dog's name go on the patch?
Yes. A name line can replace or join the lower lettering, or sit on a tab added below the shield.
Will the leaping pose work at small sizes?
It reads well at 4 inches and up. For cap sizes we tighten the pose slightly so the legs and tail stay defined.
Can we order a subdued version for vests?
Yes. OD green, tan and gray builds keep the leaping silhouette while toning down the colors; preview them in the markup tool.
How do I send changes?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the dog, star or scenery, pin notes and pick colors. The marked-up design attaches to your quote automatically.
Comparing K9 designs or other units?
This shield puts the dog in motion; other K9 designs show heads, paws or badges. The police patch range beyond the leaping shepherd and mountain pines shield includes those and every non-K9 unit. If you're weighing woven for fur detail or planning a memorial run for a retiring dog, the patch ordering guide for leaping shepherd shield builds explains materials, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.