How to Draw a Pug (Easy Step by Step)
A pug is a fun one to draw because its whole face is made of simple, friendly shapes. You will start with a big oval head and a body, then add floppy ears, little feet, a muzzle, wrinkles, and a curly tail. It is a great first animal drawing for beginners.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pug step by step
How to Draw a Pug · 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 big round head
Draw a big wide oval in the upper part of your paper. Make it a little wider than it is tall, and leave room underneath for the body.
Step 3: Body sides
Under the head, draw two curved lines for the sides of the body. Start each one where the bottom of the head curves in, and bend them down and toward each other, leaving the bottom open.
Step 4: Floppy ears
On each top corner of the head, draw a small rounded ear shaped like half an oval. Then add a short curved line inside each ear to show where it folds over.
Step 5: Two little feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two small ovals side by side for the feet. Let them touch in the middle so they close up the bottom of the body.
Step 6: The muzzle
In the middle of the lower head, draw a wide oval for the muzzle. Make it about half as wide as the head.
Step 7: Eyes and wrinkles
Above the muzzle, draw two round dots for eyes, with space between them. Then draw two short curved lines on the forehead, one above the other, for the pug's wrinkles.
Step 8: Nose and smile
At the top of the muzzle, draw a small rounded triangle and fill it in for the nose. Just below it, draw a little wavy line like a tiny letter W for a happy smile.
Step 9: Toes on the feet
Inside each foot, draw two short, thick lines standing side by side. These are the toes.
Step 10: The curly tail
Off to the right of the body, draw a small circle. Inside it, draw a swirl like a snail shell, so the tail looks curled up tight.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pug? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a guinea pig or how to draw a snake next.
Tips for drawing a pug
- Draw the head oval nice and wide before anything else. The pug's face is the star, so give it room and leave space below for the body.
- Draw the head first, then add each ear so it touches the head on its top corner. Keep the ears small and rounded.
- Keep the tail circle small and draw the swirl inside slowly. If the swirl gets too tight, just make it a simple C shape instead.
Free pug coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pug 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 pug drawing
Try fawn tan for the body and ears, with a dark brown or black muzzle, nose, and toes. For a creative twist, give your pug a bright bandana, a tiny crown, or rainbow-colored spots.
Pug fun fact for kids
Pugs were bred in ancient China as companion dogs for emperors and other rulers.
Questions about drawing a pug
What shapes do I need to draw a pug?
You need mostly ovals and circles. The head, muzzle, and feet are ovals, the tail is a small circle with a swirl, and the ears are half ovals.
How do I make my pug look cuter?
Make the eyes big round dots set low and wide apart. Add a little wavy smile and two forehead wrinkles, and your pug will look sweet right away.
How long does it take to draw a pug?
Most kids finish this drawing in about 10 to 15 minutes. Take your time with the head and body, and the rest goes quickly.
