How to Draw a Dog House (Easy Step by Step)
A dog house is a great first building to draw because it is made from simple shapes: a triangle, a slanted roof, straight walls and one big arch for the door. A little puppy peeking out, a bone sign and a food bowl make it feel like a real home. Once you can draw this one, you can change the sign or the roof to make your own.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a dog house step by step
How to Draw a Dog House · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Roof outline
Start at the bottom left and draw a long slanted line up to a peak. Draw a short line across the top to the right, then slant down to the bottom right to make a tall, open roof shape.
Step 2: Roof ridge line
Draw a slanted line from the top left peak down to the bottom right corner of the roof. This splits the roof into a triangle on the left and a long slanted panel on the right.
Step 3: Roof boards
Draw two curved lines across the slanted roof panel, from its left edge to its right edge. They split the roof into three boards.
Step 4: Walls and floor
Draw a straight line down from the left end of the triangle, then a flat line along the bottom. Add a straight line down where the roof meets the wall, and a tall line on the right with a short slanted line at its bottom. Add a small curve at the bottom left for the start of a bowl.
Step 5: The doorway
In the middle of the front wall, draw an upside-down U shape for the doorway. Start and end the sides on the floor line.
Step 6: The sign
Above the door, draw a wide rectangle with slightly curved top and bottom lines. This is the sign board.
Step 7: The bone
Inside the sign, draw a bone that looks like a short bar. Give each end two round bumps.
Step 8: Puppy and bowl
In the doorway, draw a small round head peeking over the floor line, with a floppy ear on each side. Then finish the bowl at the bottom left by drawing a flat line across the top of the curve you drew before.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your dog house? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a zookeeper or how to draw a kid with a dog next.
Tips for drawing a dog house
- Draw the roof wide, so the sign and the door have plenty of room underneath.
- The bone is the trickiest part. Draw a short bar first, then add two round bumps at each end.
- Keep the puppy small and low in the doorway so only its head shows over the floor line.
Free dog house coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dog house 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 house drawing
Try red or brown for the roof, warm yellow for the walls and tan for the puppy. For a creative twist, color the bone in rainbow stripes or make the bowl bright blue.
Dog house fun fact for kids
A dog's sense of smell is far better than a person's, because dogs have many more scent receptors in their noses.
Questions about drawing a dog house
What shapes do I need to draw a dog house?
You need a triangle for the front of the roof, a slanted panel for the roof, straight lines for the walls, an upside-down U for the door and a rectangle for the sign. The bone is a bar with round bumps, and the bowl is a curved shape.
How do I make the roof look slanted?
Draw a line from the top peak down to the bottom right corner of the roof, so a long panel leans to the right. Then add two curved lines across it to make the boards.
How do I make my dog house look cuter?
Draw a puppy with floppy ears peeking out of the doorway and a food bowl next to the house. Keep the puppy small so it looks cozy inside.
