How to Draw a Dog with a Ball (Easy Step by Step)
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A dog holding a ball is a happy picture to draw, and it is made almost entirely from simple shapes. You will use a round shape for the head, a tall rounded body, bean-shaped ears, flat ovals for the paws, a curved tail, and two small circles for the balls.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 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 with a ball step by step
How to Draw a Dog with a Ball · 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 round shape near the top of your page, a little wider than tall. Leave a small gap at the bottom in the middle, where the chin meets the body.
Step 3: The body
Start at each side of the gap under the head and draw a long curved line down. Make the body a little wider in the middle, and finish each line with a small curl at the bottom.
Step 4: Floppy ears
On each side of the head, draw a big rounded ear shaped like a bean. Tuck the top and bottom of each ear behind the head.
Step 5: Legs and paws
Draw two straight lines going down from the bottom of the body for the front legs. Add a small curved line across the top of each foot to make two flat oval paws.
Step 6: The tail
On the right side of the body, draw a long curved line that swoops out and up. Draw a second line beside it and join them at the tip to make a skinny tail.
Step 7: The ball
Under the face, on the chest, draw a small round circle for the ball the dog is holding. Let it tuck up against the bottom of the head.
Step 8: Face and ball seams
Add two small dots for eyes and a rounded oval nose in the middle of the face. Then draw one short curved line on each side of the ball for its seams.
Step 9: The ball on the ground
Next to the tail, near the bottom of the page, draw one more small circle for a ball on the ground. Add a curved seam line on each side, like the ball in the mouth.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your dog with a ball? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a hedgehog with a mushroom or how to draw a raccoon in a trash can next.
Tips for drawing a dog with a ball
- Draw the head first and leave a small gap at the bottom, because the body lines start there.
- Make the two ears about the same size, and tuck them behind the head so they look like they are hanging down.
- For the ball seams, draw one short curve on each side of the ball. Do the same on both balls so they match.
Free dog with a ball coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dog with a ball 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 with a ball drawing
Try golden yellow or chocolate brown for the dog, with a bright green tennis ball and pink inside the ears. For a creative twist, give the dog a polka dot coat.
Dog with a ball fun fact for kids
Puppies are born with their eyes closed, and most open them when they are about two weeks old.
Questions about drawing a dog with a ball
What shapes do I need to draw a dog with a ball?
You need a big round shape for the head, a tall rounded shape for the body, bean shapes for the ears and flat ovals for the paws. Two small circles make the balls.
How do I make my dog look cuter?
Make the ears big and floppy, and keep the eyes small and round with a round nose between them. Big ears and a round head make a dog look friendly.
How do I draw a ball that looks round?
Trace around a coin or a bottle cap for a perfect circle. Then add a curved line on each side to show the seams.
