How to Draw a Chihuahua (Easy Step by Step)
A chihuahua is a tiny dog with giant ears, which makes it a fun and silly one to draw. This guide uses just a few simple shapes: two ovals for the head and body, two pointy leaf shapes for the ears, and a few dots and curves for the face.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a chihuahua step by step
How to Draw a Chihuahua · 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
Draw a big wide oval in the middle of your page. This round face is the biggest part of your chihuahua.
Step 3: The big ears
Draw a tall pointy leaf shape on each top corner of the head. Start each ear where it touches the head and sweep it up and out to a sharp point.
Step 4: Inside the ears
Add one short curved line inside each ear, following the curve of the ear's outer edge. It shows the soft inside of the ear.
Step 5: The eyes
Draw two round dots in the middle of the face, side by side. Fill them in dark so your dog looks bright and curious.
Step 6: Nose and mouth
Under the eyes, in the center, draw a small rounded muzzle shape. Fill in a dark nose at the top, then add little curves for the lip and tiny teeth.
Step 7: The body
Under the head, draw a tall rounded shape like a long egg, a little narrower at the top. Connect its top to the bottom of the head, and give the bottom two small bumps for the feet.
Step 8: Paws and tail
At the bottom of the body, draw a small upside-down U to split the two front paws. Then add a curvy line for the tail, starting at the side of the body and ending in a little hook.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your chihuahua? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a dalmatian or how to draw a German shepherd next.
Tips for drawing a chihuahua
- Draw the head oval nice and wide first, so the ears have plenty of room to stretch out from the top corners.
- Make both ears about the same height and tilt them out like a pair of wings. Look at the first ear while you draw the second.
- The muzzle is the trickiest part. Draw the small rounded shape first, then fill the nose, and add the tiny teeth last.
Free chihuahua coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this chihuahua 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 chihuahua drawing
Try tan or cream for the fur, with pink inside the ears and a dark brown nose. For a creative twist, give your chihuahua a bright collar with a tag, or a tiny sweater.
Chihuahua fun fact for kids
Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed in the world, and most weigh no more than 6 pounds. They are named after Chihuahua, a state in Mexico.
Questions about drawing a chihuahua
What shapes do I need to draw a chihuahua?
You need two ovals, one big for the head and one tall for the body. Add two pointy leaf shapes for ears, two dots for eyes, and a curvy line for the tail.
How do I make my chihuahua look cuter?
Make the ears extra big and the eyes round and far apart. A small muzzle and a curvy tail also make your dog look sweet.
How do I draw the big ears so they look right?
Start each ear at the top of the head and sweep up to a sharp point, then curve back down on the other side. Add a short curved line inside to show the inner ear.
