How to Draw a Christmas Puppy (Easy Step by Step)
This Christmas puppy wears reindeer antlers, a headband and a bow tie, which makes it a fun mix of cute and silly. It is built from simple shapes: a round head, an egg for the body, and loops for the ears and bow. Once you know the shapes, you can dress the puppy up however you like.
- Easy
- 15 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 Christmas puppy step by step
How to Draw a Christmas 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: Head and antler stems
Draw a round head, a little wider than it is tall, but leave a gap at the top. From each side of the gap, draw a long, slightly bendy line going up, like two sticks.
Step 3: The round body
Under the head, draw a big egg shape for the body, wider at the bottom. Start each side just below the chin, curve down and around, and make two little bumps along the bottom for the feet.
Step 4: Floppy ears
Draw a long, rounded loop on each side of the head for the floppy ears. Start each ear near the top side of the head, curve it out and down, and bring it back to touch the head.
Step 5: Legs and tail
Draw a short straight line up from the bottom middle of the body to split the two front legs. Then draw a small curved tail with a pointed tip on the right side of the body.
Step 6: Face
Draw two round dots for the eyes. Add a bigger round dot for the nose between them and a little curvy mouth under it, with a small tongue hanging down.
Step 7: Headband
Draw a gently curved line across the forehead, from one side of the head to the other. Then add a shorter curved line above it, near the top of the head, between the two sticks.
Step 8: Antler branches and knot
On each stick at the top, draw a small curved branch that bends outward to make the antler. Then draw a small square-ish dot in the middle of the chest for the bow tie knot.
Step 9: Bow tie loops
Draw a rounded loop on each side of the knot, like a sideways figure eight. Each loop starts and ends at the knot.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas puppy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowman or how to draw Santa Claus next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas puppy
- Draw the head as a light round shape first. Then the headband and the ears have a clear place to sit.
- The antlers are drawn in two parts: first the long sticks on top of the head, and later the small branches. Keep both sides about the same height.
- Make the two bow tie loops about the same size. Start with the little knot in the middle and draw each loop out from it.
Free Christmas puppy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas 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 Christmas puppy drawing
Try warm tan or golden brown for the fur, red for the bow tie, and brown for the antlers. For a creative twist, color the headband and bow tie in a candy cane stripe or add tiny snowflakes around the puppy.
Christmas puppy fun fact for kids
Puppies are born with their eyes closed. Their eyes usually open after about two weeks.
Questions about drawing a Christmas puppy
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas puppy?
You need a round shape for the head, an egg shape for the body, and two loops for the ears. Small dots make the eyes and nose, and curved lines make the antlers, headband and bow tie.
How do I make my puppy look cuter?
Keep the eyes wide apart on the face. Add a little tongue sticking out and make the ears big and floppy.
How do I draw reindeer antlers on a puppy?
First draw a long, slightly bendy stick going up from each side of the head. Later, add a small curved branch to each stick, bending outward.
