Sheriff German Shepherd K9 Patch — Order This Navy and Gold Shield Design
Design S1527A at a glance
A gold-edged shield built around a single German shepherd head. Five lettering fields carry the office name, a sheriff's office line, a K-9 unit callout, a founding year and a motto. Navy, gold and brown keep the palette warm and traditional, in step with most sheriff's office insignia.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderGerman shepherd headK-9 unit callout5 lettering fields3 thread colors
About this German shepherd sheriff K9 shield
Some K9 patches crowd the dog with stars, paws and lightning; this one lets the shepherd head carry the whole shield. That restraint keeps the dog's expression readable at sleeve size and gives the lettering fields room to breathe. Because the palette matches the traditional look of sheriff's insignia, the K9 unit's patch sits comfortably beside the office's main shoulder patch.
Customize it for your handlers: set the office name and year, change the motto, or redraw the shepherd from a photo of your own dog — or swap in a Malinois or bloodhound for a tracking 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.
Sheriff German shepherd K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered sheriff's office K9 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.
- Single-emblem K9 shields keep the dog's face readable down to 3.5" tall.
- Handler teams commonly add a 3" velcro version for the dog's harness.
- Navy, gold and brown match the palette of most sheriff's office shoulder patches.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this sheriff German shepherd patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for deputy shirts, hook-side velcro for K9 vests and harnesses, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" for sleeves, 3" for harness panels
- Colorways: navy, gold and brown as shown, or coyote, OD green and blackout subdued builds
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or navy or brown merrow
- Thread: metallic gold available for the border and lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your dog's coat and markings, or to another breed, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff's office K9 units, narcotics detection teams and patrol handlers order this shield for uniforms, vests and team jackets. Offices running several dogs often order one run per handler with the dog's name added. A typical order pairs full-color sleeve patches with a subdued velcro set for tactical gear.
Custom sheriff German shepherd 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.
Sheriff German shepherd K9 patch questions
Can the shepherd be replaced with a different breed?
Yes. A Malinois, Dutch shepherd, bloodhound or Lab can take its place, redrawn from a photo at no art charge. Your proof shows the new dog on the shield.
Can we add our dog's name?
Yes. A small name line can go under the head or in place of the motto. Several dog-name versions can share one quote.
Is a subdued version available?
Yes. Coyote, OD green and blackout builds keep the shepherd's detail with velcro backing. Preview each before you quote.
What size fits a K9 harness?
Around 3 inches with velcro backing. We resize the lettering on your proof so it stays readable.
How do I show you edits?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the dog, pin notes on the lettering and pick a colorway. Your marked-up design is attached automatically.
Comparing other sheriff K9 and unit designs?
This page covers one shepherd-head shield. Badge stars, rounds and mounted or marine designs for sheriff's offices are in the sheriff patch gallery beyond this German shepherd K9 shield. For harness sizing, backing and quantity pricing, the patch guide that prices a navy and gold shepherd K9 shield covers each choice.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.