Sheriff K9 Compass Rose Patch — Order This Shepherd Paw-Top Design
Design S1491A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a paw print forming its top and a plain brown border all around. A German shepherd head sits above a compass rose at center, stitched in tan, brown and black. Six lettering lines carry a repeated motto, the office name, a sheriff's office line, the K-9 unit designation and a specialized services line, so the dog stays the focus while the unit is clearly named.
Custom cutPaw-print topBrown borderGerman shepherd headCompass rose6 lettering lines
About this shepherd and compass rose K9 design
A paw print as the top of the patch tells everyone it's a K9 unit before they see the dog, and the German shepherd head below makes the point twice. The compass rose under the dog is a tracking reference — fitting for a team whose job is finding people and evidence. The tan, brown and black palette suits rural sheriff's offices and stitches well on both khaki and dark green uniforms.
Customize it for your handler team: redraw the shepherd as your own Malinois or Labrador, restitch the office and unit lines, or build a black-and-gray version for night work. 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 K9 compass rose patch quick facts
- Embroidered sheriff 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 this shepherd and compass rose cut.
- Dog portraits redraw from a clear side-on or three-quarter photo of your actual K9 partner.
- Deep notches like the paw-print toes are finished with an embroidered edge rather than a merrowed wrap.
- K9 handler patches are usually ordered at 4" for sleeves and 3" for the dog's vest.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this sheriff K9 patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for K9 vests and harnesses, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3" for the dog's vest, 4" for handler sleeves
- Colorways: tan, brown and black as shown, or green and gold, navy, or a subdued black-and-gray build
- Border: brown (shown), or tan, black or gold to match your uniform
- Thread: metallic gold available for the compass points
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws from a photo of your own dog at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff's K9 units, tracking teams and specialized services divisions order this paw-top patch for handler uniforms and the dogs' own vests. Rural offices like the earth-tone palette because it matches khaki and green uniforms. Many teams order an extra run as thank-you gifts for K9 foundation donors.
Custom sheriff 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 K9 compass rose patch questions
Can you put our own dog on the patch?
Yes. Send a clear photo of your K9 partner and we redraw the head with its real markings at no art charge. The proof shows the new portrait before production.
Does the paw-print top work at small sizes?
Yes, down to about 3" tall. Below that the toe notches get tight, so we smooth them slightly on your proof and you approve the result.
Can the dog's vest get a smaller version?
Yes. Order the same art at 3" with hook-side velcro for the vest and 4" sew-on for handlers, all in one quote.
Can the motto lines be changed or removed?
Yes. All six lettering lines reword freely. For a cleaner look, we can drop the repeated motto and let the paw print carry the top edge alone.
How do I show you what to change?
Circle elements, pin notes and switch colorways with the markup tool in the quote form. The marked-up design travels with your quote.
Comparing other sheriff K9 designs?
This paw-top cut is one way to mark a K9 unit. The sheriff patch collection next to this shepherd and compass rose cut includes stars, shields and rescue designs. For harness backings, PVC options and pricing tiers, the custom patch hub with pricing for a paw-top shepherd K9 run walks through every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.