How to Draw a Dog {Easy Tutorial}

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Learn how to draw a dog with this step by step drawing tutorial. This simple drawing guide will have you drawing a cute puppy in no time at all.

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How to Draw a Dog

Are you ready to draw a simple dog? Just follow along with this step by step tutorial. It is made up of very basic shapes. Put them all together and you have a dog sitting looking super cute!

Begin by drawing an oval. These series of ovals and circles should be very lightly sketched. All the ovals will be erased.
In steps 6 and 7 draw the front legs.
In steps, 8 through 12 draw the hind legs and feet.
Step 13 and 14 add a tail.
Step 19 begin adding dog ears to the dog’s head
Step 23 begin drawing all the features of the dog face.
Once the dog drawing is finished carefully erase the circles and ovals.

This printable will be a handy reference while you work through the quick tutorial. This guide will be a huge help. Download the PDF print in black and white on regular copy paper.

download here –> Step by Step Dog Drawing Printable

Making a cute dog drawing really isn’t that hard. This video might provide a bit more instruction.

Adding shading with pencils will make the dog look more realistic. Create texture by sketching fur. You can even create a portrait by noticing the special characteristics of the dog. Details like spots will make your dog unique.

If you want a cartoon dog just draw the black lines and maybe exaggerate the facial features making larger eyes and dog nose.

Colored pencils can be used to give your dog drawing even more personality. There you have simple steps for how to draw a dog easy!