How to Draw a Dog Jumping (Easy Step by Step)
This article teaches you how to draw an energetic jumping dog using simple, friendly shapes. You'll learn an easy, step-by-step method that uses curves for the head and ears, a stretched leg, and a circle for a ball, proving that perfection isn't necessary for a happy drawing.
- Draw a jumping dog using simple, friendly shapes.
- Use curves to form the head and floppy ears.
- Create a long, stretched leg and a plain circle for the ball.
- Follow an easy, step-by-step drawing guide.
- Remember that perfection isn't required for a happy drawing.
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A jumping dog looks like it is bursting with energy, and this one is made from simple, friendly shapes. You will use curves for the head and floppy ears, one long stretched leg, and a plain circle for the ball it is chasing. It is a great first drawing because nothing needs to be perfect to look happy.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 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 jumping step by step
How to Draw a Dog Jumping · 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: Right side of head
Draw a curved line in the upper right of your page, like the right side of a head. Leave a few tiny gaps in the line, because the ears will join it later.
Step 3: The ears
Add a small round ear on the top right, like a half circle sitting on the head. Then draw a wavy line on the left that curls down at the end, like a floppy ear shaped like a cloud.
Step 4: Body and back leg
Start at the top left of the big guide oval and draw a long curve down the left side. Sweep it along the bottom into a long, stretched-out back leg, then add a short curve and a rounded foot on the right side of the oval.
Step 5: The front legs
On the left, draw a bendy line that curves up like a front leg reaching toward the head, with a little paw at the top. On the right, draw a short curved line that swings out from under the head like the other front leg.
Step 6: The tail
On the left edge of the body, draw a small, narrow loop shaped like a leaf. Let it touch the body outline so it looks attached.
Step 7: Face and tongue
Draw two small dots for eyes, then a little nose with a short line down from it. Add a happy smile curve with a small U-shaped tongue underneath. Finish with a short line on the right where the arm meets the head.
Step 8: The ball
Draw a round circle in the bottom right corner, away from your dog. Go slowly and try to end where you started.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your dog jumping? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a dog jumping
- The long back leg is the trickiest part. Draw it as one smooth, stretched curve, and slow down at the foot so the bottom stays round.
- Leave small gaps in the head outline where the ears join it. It makes the dog look fluffy, and it is easier than lining up every edge.
- Draw the face last and keep it small. Place the two eye dots close to each other, then add the nose between them and just below.
Free dog jumping coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dog jumping 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 jumping drawing
Try warm brown or golden fur with a pink tongue and a bright red or blue ball. For a creative twist, color the ball like a rainbow or give the dog patches of two different colors.
Dog jumping fun fact for kids
Puppies are born with their eyes closed. They usually open them when they are about two weeks old.
Questions about drawing a dog jumping
What shapes do I need to draw a jumping dog?
You need curved lines for the head, ears, body and legs, a small U for the tongue, and a circle for the ball. Start with the big shapes first, then add the small ones.
How do I make my dog look like it is jumping?
Stretch the back leg out long and let the front legs reach in different directions. Putting the ball nearby also tells everyone what the dog is chasing.
How do I make my dog look cuter?
Draw the eyes small, add a happy smile with a little tongue, and keep the face small on the head. Big floppy ears make any dog look friendlier.
