Golden Retriever K9 Patch — Order This Sheriff Star Design
Design S0818A at a glance
A five-point sheriff star with a silver border, carrying a golden retriever head set on an inner star badge. The lettering covers a county sheriff line, a serving-since year, a one-word motto and a K-9 unit designation, all of which restitch to your office. Handler teams pick it when the patch should show the breed that actually works for them, not a generic shepherd.
Five-point star cutSilver hot-cut edgeGolden retriever headInner star badgeServing-since lineK-9 unit lettering
About this golden retriever sheriff star design
Most K9 patches default to a German shepherd or Malinois; this one puts a golden retriever front and center, which is why detection and comfort-dog teams gravitate to it. Blue, silver and gold keep it in the sheriff palette, and setting the retriever head on a smaller star badge ties the dog to the office's own insignia. The head detail reads best at 4 inches and up.
Build on it for your own dog: we can redraw the head from a photo of your K9, swap in a different breed, or add the dog's name to the unit line. 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.
Golden retriever K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered retriever K9 patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Every custom patch can be rushed in 7–10 days.
- Retrievers are common on detection and courthouse comfort-dog teams, which often order this layout.
- Star-cut patches use a hot-cut edge so all five points stay sharp.
- Handler shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5"; harness and vest panels usually take 3".
- Owl Badges is a Simi Valley, California badge and patch maker in business since 1999.
Customize this retriever K9 star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, velcro for vests and dog harness panels, iron-on for bags
- Sizes: 3"–12" point to point — 4" keeps the retriever's features clear
- Colorways: blue, silver and gold as shown, or OD green, coyote tan and blackout
- Border: silver hot-cut edge that follows each star point
- Thread: metallic silver for the inner badge, gold tones for the retriever's coat
- Artwork: redraw the head from a photo of your own K9, any breed, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff K9 handlers, detection teams and offices running comfort-dog programs order this star for uniforms, vehicle bags and community events. Handlers often buy a short run for the dog's own harness alongside the duty set. It is also a popular retirement gift when a K9 leaves service, with the dog's name added to the unit line.
Custom retriever 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.
Golden retriever K9 patch questions
Can you redraw the head to look like our own dog?
Yes. Send two or three clear photos of your K9 and we redraw the head with its markings at no art charge. Your proof shows the likeness before anything is stitched.
Can this design show a different breed?
Yes — Labradors, shepherds, Malinois, bloodhounds and mixed breeds all redraw onto the same star badge. The star outline and lettering stay as shown unless you ask for changes.
What size works on a dog harness?
Usually 3 inches with hook-side velcro, which matches the loop panel on most K9 harnesses. We simplify fine detail at that size so it stitches cleanly.
Can the dog's name go on the patch?
Yes. Add it to the K-9 unit line or as a separate rocker in matching colors. Each text field restitches to your wording.
How do I show you what to change?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the head, pin notes about breed or name, and pick a colorway. Your notes attach to the quote automatically.
Comparing other sheriff or K9 designs?
If a retriever isn't your dog, the sheriff patch collection beyond this golden retriever star, from shepherds to court units covers every county assignment we stitch. For materials, backings and how pricing scales with quantity, start at the patch ordering hub that prices a retriever K9 star at every tier before you build your order.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.