How to Draw a Dog in a Raincoat (Easy Step by Step)
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A dog in a raincoat is a cute way to practice simple shapes. The head is a round circle, the coat is a rounded bell, and the ears, sleeves, buttons and nose are all ovals. Once the big shapes are down, the hood and raindrops add lots of personality.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a dog in a raincoat step by step
How to Draw a Dog in a Raincoat · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Top arch and collar
Near the top of the page, draw a wide curved arch like a rainbow. Then draw a short wavy line a bit lower down, in the middle, for the collar where the neck will be.
Step 3: The raincoat body
Under the collar, draw a small tuft at the neck. Add a curved shoulder line on each side, then a dotted line down the middle. Finish with a curved hem along the bottom with a little tick up at each end.
Step 4: Head and floppy ears
Draw the round head so it joins the collar, then add a long, floppy ear on each side. Start each ear near the top of the head and curve it down and back in.
Step 5: The hood band
Draw a big arch over the top of the head, from one ear to the other. Add a tiny corner where the arch meets each ear.
Step 6: Straps and sleeves
Draw a short curved line from under each ear down toward the coat. Then add a tall oval sleeve on each side of the coat.
Step 7: Eyes, muzzle and nose
Draw two round dots for eyes. Add a round muzzle in the middle of the face, and fill a small oval nose at the top of the muzzle.
Step 8: Coat buttons
Draw three short, wide ovals in a column down the middle of the coat, evenly spaced, for the buttons.
Step 9: Little boots
Under the coat, draw two small boxes with open tops for the boots. Start each line at the hem and leave a small gap between them.
Step 10: Raindrops
Draw four small teardrop shapes around the dog, two on each side, one higher and one lower.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your dog in a raincoat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby giraffe or how to draw a baby zebra next.
Tips for drawing a dog in a raincoat
- Draw the hood arch over the head with a little space in between, so the two curves look like a hood.
- The ears are the trickiest part. Make each one a long oval and keep both about the same size so they match.
- Space the three button ovals evenly down the middle of the coat so they line up straight.
Free dog in a raincoat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dog in a raincoat coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your dog in a raincoat drawing
Try a golden brown dog with a bright yellow raincoat and blue boots. For a creative twist, color the raindrops in rainbow colors.
Dog in a raincoat fun fact for kids
Dogs sweat mostly through their paw pads, and they cool off by panting.
Questions about drawing a dog in a raincoat
What shapes do I need to draw a dog in a raincoat?
You need a circle for the head, a bell shape for the coat, and ovals for the ears, sleeves, nose and buttons. Add two small open boxes for the boots and teardrops for the rain.
How do I make my dog look cuter?
Put the eyes wide apart and make them big round dots. A big dark nose on a round muzzle also makes the dog look friendly.
How do I draw the hood so it stays even?
Start the arch at one ear and sweep it over the head to the other ear in one smooth motion. Try it once on scrap paper first.
