How to Draw a St. Patrick’s Day Puppy (Easy Step by Step)
This little puppy wears a tall leprechaun hat and holds a shamrock, which makes it a cheerful way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It is built from simple shapes: curves for the head and body, ovals for the ears, muzzle and feet, and a rectangle for the hat.
- 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 St. Patrick's Day puppy step by step
- Tips for drawing a St. Patrick's Day puppy
- Free St. Patrick's Day puppy coloring page
- How to color your St. Patrick's Day puppy drawing
- St. Patrick's Day puppy fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a St. Patrick's Day puppy
- More easy St. Patrick's Day drawings
How to draw a St. Patrick's Day puppy step by step
How to Draw a St. Patrick's Day Puppy · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Bottom of the head
Near the middle of your page, draw a short, gentle curve that bends like a smile. This is the bottom edge of the puppy's head.
Step 2: Sides of the body
Start under each end of the head curve. Draw one curved line down on the left and one on the right, bulging out a little like the sides of a round tummy. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 3: Floppy ears
Draw a tall oval on each side, up above the head curve. Let the left oval touch the end of the head curve, and leave a wide space between the two ears for the head.
Step 4: Leprechaun hat
Draw a flat, wide oval between the ears for the hat brim, so it covers the top of the head. Then draw a short rectangle with rounded corners standing on the brim.
Step 5: Hat band and buckle
At the bottom of the tall part of the hat, draw a small square buckle in the middle. Add a short line on each side of it to make the band.
Step 6: Eyes and muzzle
Draw two small dots for the eyes, one on each side of the face. Between and below them, draw a wide oval for the muzzle.
Step 7: Nose, mouth and shamrock
Inside the muzzle, draw a small oval nose with a short line going down and a wavy 'w' shape for the smile. Then, near the right side of the chin, draw a curved stem that ends in a few small linked circles for the shamrock.
Step 8: Last shamrock leaf
Add one more small circle on the right side of the shamrock, touching the other circles to finish the leaves.
Step 9: Feet and tail
At the bottom, draw two flat ovals for the feet and join them with a curved line to close the body. Then draw a curly tail on the right that starts at the body and curls up.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your St. Patrick's Day puppy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a St. Patrick's Day gnome or how to draw a leprechaun girl next.
Tips for drawing a St. Patrick's Day puppy
- Leave space above the head curve before you start the hat, so the tall hat fits on the page without being squeezed.
- The brim of the hat is a flat oval that sits across the top of the head. Draw it lightly first, then press harder once it looks right.
- For the shamrock, keep the small circles about the same size and let them touch each other so they look like leaves.
Free St. Patrick's Day puppy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this St. Patrick's Day 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 St. Patrick's Day puppy drawing
Color the hat and shamrock bright green, the buckle yellow, and the puppy tan or brown. Try a lighter color for the muzzle so the nose and smile stand out.
St. Patrick's Day puppy fun fact for kids
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17. The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamróg, which means "little clover."
Questions about drawing a St. Patrick's Day puppy
What shapes do I need to draw a St. Patrick's Day puppy?
You need curved lines for the head and body, ovals for the ears, muzzle and feet, and a rectangle for the hat. The shamrock is a few small circles on a curved stem.
How do I make my puppy look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart on the face, and make the ears big and floppy. A small curved smile under the nose helps too.
How do I draw a leprechaun hat?
Start with a flat oval for the brim, then add a short rectangle with rounded corners on top. Finish with a small square buckle and a band at the bottom of the tall part.
