Bring a touch of bravery to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi German Shepherd Police Dog pattern! With its alert ears, proud stance, and uniform-ready charm, this pup is ready to serve and protect—in the most huggable way possible. Whether you’re honoring a real-life K9 hero, crafting a gift for a dog lover, or adding a courageous companion to your amigurumi lineup, this pattern lets you stitch up a loyal friend full of heart and heroism. 🐾🧶🚓
Designed for detail and personality, this pattern invites you to play with classic black-and-tan yarns, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny police vest, badge, or even a mini walkie-talkie. Add a name tag, a service patch, or customize the uniform to match your local heroes. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted with gratitude, or guarding your craft corner, this German Shepherd Police Dog is a bold and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade valor to every stitch! 💖✨🐶
🐕🦺 Amigurumi German Shepherd Police Dog Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the courage of our K9 heroes with this lifelike German Shepherd plush! This amigurumi features proud upright ears, expressive tan facial patches, a strong muzzle, and a fitted “K9 UNIT” vest. A wonderful gift for dog lovers, law enforcement families, or anyone who admires these loyal working dogs.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes sculpted muzzle shaping, precise tan facial patterning, multiple color changes, and a fitted police vest.
📏 Finished Size
35–40 cm (14–16 in) seated — made with chunky yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Chunky/Aran yarn:
- Black (main torso, outer ears, vest edging) – ~180 g
- Tan/Beige (legs, muzzle, cheek/eye pattern) – ~120 g
- Dark Gray (vest body) – ~70 g
- Red (collar) – ~15 g
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 14–16 mm brown/black safety eyes
- Black safety nose OR black yarn for embroidery
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle & stitch markers
- For vest text:
- Black felt patch + white iron-on letters
or - Crocheted patch with surface stitching
- Black felt patch + white iron-on letters
- Optional: metal charm for dog tag
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
st – stitch
FO – fasten off
🐕 HEAD (Black with Integrated Tan Mask)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HEAD ACCURACY
- The tan areas are not appliqués.
- They are crocheted in as clean color changes.
- The markings match the photo:
- wide tan muzzle sides
- tan cheek curves
- tan mini brow patches
- smooth black forehead
Head Base
Start in black
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Tan Facial Mapping Begins
Follow exactly — this produces the shepherd “mask” look.
All stitches not mentioned remain black.
Rnd 7: sc 11 in black, switch to tan → sc 8, switch back to black → sc 17 (36)
Rnd 8: sc 9 black, tan 12, black 15 (36)
Rnd 9: sc 8 black, tan 14, black 14 (36)
👉 Insert eyes between R8–9, spaced 8–9 sts apart within the tan area.
Rnd 10: sc 8 black, tan 12, black 16 (36)
Rnd 11: sc 9 black, tan 10, black 17 (36)
Rnd 12: sc 11 black, tan 6, black 19 (36)
Rnd 13: black only, sc around (36)
Decrease Shape
(all black)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 17: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 18: dec ×6 (6)
Stuff firmly and close.
🐽 MUZZLE (Tan with Brown Bridge Tone)
The muzzle in the photo isn’t solid tan — the top is warmer brown.
We fake the tonal shift by switching color before closing.
Start tan
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: switch to darker tan/brown, sc around (18)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew centered under eyes, touching where tan mask begins.
Add nose:
- black safety nose
or - embroider oval at the tip
Mouth: straight vertical line, branching into a short “Y”.
👂 EARS ×2 (Tall, Upright, Double-Layered)
Outer Ear – Black
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: inc ×4 (8)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
Rnd 5–12: sc around (16)
Flatten. FO.
Inner Ear – Tan
Work identical pattern only to Rnd 9 (14 sts).
FO.
Place tan inner over black outer, sew cleanly around edge.
Attach firmly upright on head — wide base, slight outward angle.
🐕🦺 BODY (Fully Black Cylinder, Red Collar)
All black
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7–14: sc around (36)
Red Collar
Rnd 15–16: switch to red, sc around (36)
Back to Black
Rnd 17: sc around (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 21: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 22: dec ×6 (6)
Stuff body VERY firmly. FO.
👉 The torso remains fully black — no tan chest section visible in the photo.
🦴 FRONT LEGS ×2 (Fully Tan, Straight)
These are long pillars — no black sections.
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5–18: sc around (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 21: dec ×6 (6)
Stuff firm. FO.
Attach straight down under chest.
🐾 HIND LEGS (Two-Component Sitting Anatomy)
The dog is clearly sitting: black vertical thigh + tan foot laying forward.
A. Upper Thigh ×2 – Black
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 10–11: sc around (12)
Stuff. FO.
B. Hind Paws ×2 – Tan
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 9: dec ×6 (6)
Shape soft, not stiff. FO.
Hind Leg Assembly
- Sew black thigh to lower torso sides.
- Sew tan paw to front base of thigh at 90° angle, forming an “L”:
- thigh vertical under body
- paw horizontal on ground
This exactly matches the seated posture in the photo.
🐕 TAIL (Black)
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3–12: sc around (9)
Rnd 13: (sc, dec) ×3 (6)
Lightly stuff, FO.
Attach slightly angled downward.
🦺 POLICE VEST (Dark Gray with Black Edging)
Vest is shaped and fitted — not loose or oversized.
Main Vest Panel
Dark Gray
Ch 32
Row 1: sc 31
Rows 2–18: sc across (31)
FO.
Shoulder Tapers (Both Sides)
Attach yarn at right corner:
Row 1: sc 11, turn
Row 2: dec at both ends (9)
Row 3: dec at both ends (7)
FO.
Repeat mirrored on left shoulder.
Under-Body Straps ×2 (Dark Gray)
Ch 14
Row 1: sc across (13)
Make two straps. FO.
Sew one on each underside of vest body.
Black Edging
With black yarn, sc all around vest perimeter.
“K9 UNIT” Badge
Create rectangle patch and attach centered on chest.
Two options:
✔ Felt rectangle + iron letters
✔ Crocheted rectangle with white surface stitching
Position exactly as photo: large, bold, centered.
❤️ RED COLLAR DOG TAG (Optional)
Ch small loop or crochet mini disc.
Attach below muzzle using jump ring.
Add metal charm for realism.
🧵 ASSEMBLY
- Sew head to body.
- Attach front legs straight down.
- Sew hind legs: thigh vertical, paw horizontal.
- Fix tail at lower back.
- Stitch muzzle tightly into the tan mask area.
- Add safety nose or embroidered oval.
- Add mouth “Y”.
- Sew ears upright with slight outward flare.
- Slide vest over dog and secure straps.
- Attach K9 patch.
- Add collar + ID tag.
🎉 Final Touches
- Tug muzzle outward slightly to strengthen snout profile
- Add tiny tan eyebrow lines above eyes
- Use brown safety eyes for realism
- Gently steam-shape ears for crisp points
This powerful pup is the perfect way to show love for working dogs! Whether you’re honoring a real-life K9 hero or gifting to a dog lover, this amigurumi shepherd will stand proud on any shelf or desk. 🦴🐾💙
