How To Draw a Dog Step by Step

Saroj Baniya
Saroj Baniya - SEO Manager, Writer
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A dog is a domestic animal known for its loyalty and affection, often adopted as a pet. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to draw a cute dog for kids. Dogs are loved as pets because they are cute and friendly.

Having a dog is fun for both children and parents and playing with a dog is always enjoyable. Today, we will be sketching our cute little dog on paper. Grab your drawing sheet and materials, and follow along as we draw a cute little dog step by step.

Art Materials & Equipment

  • Drawing Paper
  • Colors of Your Choices
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Marker
  • Pen

Steps To Draw A Dog

Here we have a short preview of our tutorial in the image below. Follow the steps below to easily draw a dog step by step.

how to draw a dog step by step
Draw a Dog Step by Step

Step 1: Draw an Oval

Draw a Dog  -Step 1: Sketch an Oval
Step 1

Let’s begin by drawing the dog’s face. Draw an oval shape as shown in the image above. Here we are using a marker to sketch the outline.

Step 2: Draw Dog Head

Draw a Dog - Step 2: Add Dog Head
Step 2

Afterwards, sketch a curved line or an inverted “U” touching the oval from step 1 as depicted in the image above. We have outlined the face of our cute dog.

Step 3: Draw Dog Body

Draw a Dog - Step 3: Draw Dog Body
Step 3

In this step, we will outline the dog’s body. Begin by drawing a curved line extending from the dog’s face to form the body. And don’t forget to place the gap in the center for the front legs of the dog.

Step 4: Draw Dog Legs

Draw a Dog - Step 4: Add Dog Legs
Step 4

In this step, sketch the dog’s legs. Start by drawing a small curve on each side to depict the dog’s hind paws facing forward. Then, draw two legs at the center of the body where gaps were left for the legs as shown in the image above.

Step 5: Draw Dog Ears & Tail

Draw a Dog - Step 5: Add Dog Ears & Tail
Step 5

Next, draw two curved ears and a cylindrical pointed tail following the guidance in the image above.

Step 6: Draw Dog Face

Draw a Dog - Step 6: Sketch Dog Face
Step 6

Now, create the dog’s eyes by drawing two dots and also sketch small two curves for the eyebrows of the dog. Add a curved line to form the nose, and then draw two curved lines from the nose to shape the dog’s mouth as shown in the image above.

Coloring a Dog

Once you’ve finished drawing the cute small dog, proceed to the next step of coloring. We’ve selected some basic colors for guidance, but feel free to choose colors according to your preference.

Use brown as the primary color for the dog’s body, apply light yellow to the mouth, and use dark red for the ears following the image below.

Colour Details:-

  • Brown
  • Dark Red
drawing and coloring a dog
Drawing and Colouring a Cute Dog

Final Image of Cute Dog

how to draw a dog for kids
Drawing a Dog for Kids

After coloring, we got a cute little dog. You can use a pencil color (we made it digital).

Our Masterpiece is Ready

We’ve drawn a cute dog step by step and colored it beautifully. We hope you find our tutorial easy and simple to follow.

This is how you can easily draw a small cute dog with our step by step for kids. Comment below if you find our tutorial helpful. And if you’re a dog lover, don’t forget to share your thoughts below.

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Hello! I’m Saroj Baniya, the founder of HandofArt.com. With over six years of experience in SEO, content writing, and YouTube, I’m dedicated to empowering creativity. I manage the website and focus on SEO to ensure our tutorials reach a broad audience.
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