How to Draw a Puppy (Easy Step by Step)
A puppy is a friendly drawing that anyone can finish, because it is built from just a few simple shapes. You will use a big circle for the head, rounded ears that flop down, and a bell shape for the body. Add a collar with a tag and a wagging tail and your puppy looks ready to play.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a puppy step by step
How to Draw a Puppy · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The head
Start with a big circle near the top of your page. This round head is the biggest part of your puppy, so draw it nice and round.
Step 3: Floppy ears
Draw a long rounded ear on each side of the head. Start each ear at the edge of the circle, curve out and down, then come back to touch the circle lower down.
Step 4: The nose
In the middle of the face, a little below the center, draw a small oval for the nose. Think of a tiny egg lying on its side.
Step 5: Face and neck
Draw two small dots for eyes, one on each side of the nose. Under the nose, draw a little smile with a small tongue in the middle. Then add two short lines hanging down from the bottom of the head for the neck.
Step 6: The body
Under the head, draw a big rounded bell shape that starts at the neck lines and gets wider toward the bottom. Then add two short straight lines at the bottom, side by side in the middle, to show the space between the front legs.
Step 7: Collar and tag
Draw a curved band across the neck where the head meets the body. Then add a small circle hanging from the middle of the collar for the name tag.
Step 8: Leg lines
Draw one long, straight line down each side of the body, close to the outer edge. Start below the chest and stop at the bottom, so each front leg gets its own shape.
Step 9: The wagging tail
On the right side of the body, draw a curved tail that starts low on the body, swoops up and ends in a point. Make it look like it is wagging happily.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your puppy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kitten or how to draw a corgi next.
Tips for drawing a puppy
- Draw the head circle first and leave room underneath, so the body and collar have space and do not get squeezed.
- Make both ears about the same size by drawing the first one, then looking at it while you draw the second.
- The long leg lines are the trickiest part. Draw them straight down, close to the edge of the body, and keep both about the same length.
Free puppy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this puppy 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 puppy drawing
Try golden yellow, chocolate brown, or cream for the fur, and pick a bright color for the collar, like red or blue. For a creative twist, give your puppy spots or patches on one ear.
Puppy 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 puppy
What shapes do I need to draw a puppy?
You need a big circle for the head, two rounded ears, a small oval for the nose, and a bell shape for the body. A curved tail and a small circle for the tag finish it.
How do I make my puppy look cuter?
Draw the eyes wide apart and a little low on the face, and add a tiny tongue to the smile. Big floppy ears and a round head make a puppy look extra sweet.
How do I draw a puppy sitting down?
Make the body a rounded bell shape that is wider at the bottom, then add two short lines in the middle and one long line down each side. This makes the front legs look like they are side by side.
