Police K9 Rectangle Patch — Order This German Shepherd Portrait Design
Design S1806A at a glance
A rectangle with a silver merrowed edge, giving a German shepherd's head and shoulders room to fill the frame like a portrait. The lettering carries the department name, the K9 unit line, a two-part motto, a founding year and a unit number. Navy, white, tan and grey render the dog's coat naturally, so the portrait reads at a glance.
Rectangle shapeSilver merrowed borderGerman shepherd portraitUnit numberMotto line4 thread colors
About this German shepherd portrait K9 rectangle
Most K9 patches crop the dog to a head inside a circle or shield. A rectangle gives the shepherd its shoulders too, which makes the portrait feel like a specific working dog rather than a generic emblem. That's why handlers often order this layout to honor a particular partner — with the unit number and founding year beside the dog, the patch documents the team as well as the unit.
Personalize it with your department name, your K9 unit's motto and its unit number, or redraw the shepherd from a photo of your own 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.
Police K9 rectangle patch quick facts
- Embroidered police K9 rectangle 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.
- A 4" × 3" rectangle gives a dog portrait room for coat detail without crowding the lettering.
- Handlers frequently order a small honor run when a K9 partner retires.
- Four thread colors are enough to render a shepherd's saddle markings convincingly.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 rectangle patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for K9 vests, sew-on for handler uniforms, iron-on for training shirts
- Sizes: 3"–12" wide — 4" × 3" for sleeves; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, white, tan and grey as shown, or subdued tan and OD green for tactical gear
- Border: silver merrowed (shown), or navy or gold merrowed
- Thread: metallic silver for the lettering, or glow thread for night deployments
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your own dog — breed, markings and collar — from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, individual handlers and canine training sections order this rectangle for handler uniforms, dog vests and memorial wear. It's a common choice when a unit wants to commemorate a specific dog, since the portrait format redraws closely from a photo. Many orders pair a uniform run with framed pieces for retirement presentations.
Custom police K9 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 rectangle patch questions
Can you redraw the shepherd to look like our dog?
Yes. Send a clear photo and we redraw the head and shoulders with your dog's markings at no art charge. The 4-hour mockup shows the portrait before you approve anything.
Can the unit number change for each handler?
Yes. Versions with different unit numbers come from one art file and go on one quote, priced at the combined count.
Will this fit on a K9 vest?
Yes. A 4" × 3" rectangle with hook-side velcro fits the ID panel on most dog vests, and larger sizes suit handler jacket backs.
Can we swap the breed to a Malinois or Lab?
Yes. Any breed redraws into the same rectangle — Malinois, Dutch shepherd, Labrador or bloodhound — with no extra art charge.
Is this a good retirement gift for a K9 handler?
Many units order it that way: a short run with the dog's name and service years, sometimes framed. The 10-patch minimum covers the handler and the team.
Want a different K9 or department design?
This page shows one K9 portrait. For stars, shields and other units, the police patch gallery featuring this German shepherd portrait rectangle has every division we stitch. Comparing embroidery with PVC for dog vests? The patch guide for ordering a rectangular shepherd portrait in any build explains materials and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.