Free drawing guide
How to draw a cute dog step by step
This dog is a sitting puppy with floppy ears and a collar. Start with the head and the face, add the ears, then the body, the legs and the tail. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 15 minutes
- 7 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a dog step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the head
Draw a rounded shape that bulges out on the right for the muzzle. Add a light cross through it to mark the middle of the face.
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Draw the face
Draw two oval eyes with a shine in each, a round nose on the muzzle and a happy smile. Add a small tuft of fur on top of the head.
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Add the ears
Draw two big floppy ears: one hangs down on the left side, the other folds over on the right.
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Draw the body and front legs
Draw the chest going down from the head and two front legs with rounded paws. Then draw the back as a long curve.
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Add the back leg
Draw the back leg as a big rounded shape at the bottom of the body, with a paw in front.
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Add the tail and collar
Draw a fluffy tail curving up on the left. Draw a collar around the neck with a round tag.
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Color your dog
Go over the final lines. Color the fur cream with brown patches, the nose brown, the collar red and the tag yellow.
All steps in one picture
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Questions
How do I draw a dog face?
Draw two oval eyes, a round nose on the muzzle and a smile under it. A small tuft of fur on top of the head adds character. Step 2 shows where each part goes.
How do I draw a puppy?
Give it a big head, a short body and big eyes: that is what makes a dog look like a puppy. This guide draws exactly that.
How do I draw dog paws?
Draw each paw as a rounded bump at the end of the leg, a little wider than the leg, with two short lines for the toes. Steps 4 and 5 show the paws.
Is this dog easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this dog?
About 15 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
