How to Draw a Dog Bed (Easy Step by Step)
You'll learn to draw a cozy dog curled up in its bed using simple shapes like an oval for the bed and a lumpy loaf for the dog. This easy step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners, teaching you to add details like ears, a tail, and paws.
- Start your drawing with a big oval for the dog bed.
- Form the sleepy dog using a simple lumpy loaf shape.
- Add details like a floppy ear, tiny tail, and three face dots.
- Finish your drawing with curved lines for the paws and legs.
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A dog curled up in its bed is one of the coziest things to draw. It starts with a big oval for the bed and one lumpy loaf shape for the sleepy dog. A floppy ear, a tiny tail, three small dots for the face and a few curved lines for the paws and leg finish it, so it is quick and friendly for beginners.
- Easy
- 10 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 bed step by step
How to Draw a Dog Bed · 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 round bed
Draw a big, wide oval that fills most of your page. This is the soft, puffy edge of the dog bed.
Step 3: The curled-up dog
Inside the bed, draw one big lumpy loaf shape for the sleeping dog. Make the left end a little bumpy for the head and the right end smooth for the back.
Step 4: The floppy ear
Near the top of the dog, start on its outline and draw a little hook that curls down and around, like a short question mark. This makes a droopy ear.
Step 5: The little tail
On the right end of the dog, draw a tiny bump shaped like the letter D lying on its side. It sticks out like a small tail.
Step 6: Face and paws
On the left side of the dog, draw three small dots in a row for the eyes and nose. Below them, add a few short lines at the bottom edge for paws resting on the bed.
Step 7: Back leg
In the middle of the dog's side, draw a curved line that starts low near the paws and sweeps up and to the right, ending in a little hook. This is the back leg tucked in.
Step 8: Belly line
Draw a short wavy line at the bottom, starting by the end of the leg and wiggling to the right. This shows the soft belly resting on the bed.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your dog bed? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a dog bed
- Draw the big bed oval first and leave plenty of room inside, so the dog fits comfortably.
- Let the dog's outline be a little bumpy. The lumps make it look fluffy and cozy.
- Keep the face tiny and low on the left side. Three small dots make the dog look extra sleepy and sweet.
Free dog bed coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dog bed 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 bed drawing
Try a soft tan or cream dog on a bright blue or pink bed. For a creative twist, give the bed a polka dot or striped pattern like a real cozy blanket.
Dog bed fun fact for kids
Dogs dream like people do. Scientists see the same kind of sleep with quick eye movements in dogs that they see in people, and sleeping dogs sometimes twitch their paws.
Questions about drawing a dog bed
What shapes do I need to draw a dog bed?
You need a big oval for the bed and one lumpy loaf shape for the dog. Then add a small hook for the ear, a tiny D-shaped tail, three dots for the face and a few curved lines for the paws and back leg.
How do I make my sleeping dog look cuter?
Keep the face dots tiny and low on the head, and add the floppy ear and the little tail. The bumpy outline makes the dog look soft and fluffy.
How do I draw the dog so it looks like it is sleeping?
Keep the body low and rounded like a loaf, and tuck the paws and leg in close. Small dots placed low on the face look relaxed and sleepy.
