How To Draw a Puppy
Woof woof! Grab your pencil and a piece of paper because we’re about to learn how to draw a puppy in nine easy steps!
Our puppy drawing tutorial includes three printable pages with detailed steps on how to draw a cute puppy. We recommend downloading and printing them so you and your little ones can use them as a visual guide.
Are you ready? Let’s get started!

How to draw a puppy for kids
If you are looking for a simple but FUN step by step how to draw a puppy, this is the right place for you!
There are so many adorable dog breeds: Husky, Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Bulldog, Beagle, Poodle, Chihuahua, Pug, Rottweiler, Dachshund, Boxer, Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier… but today we are drawing a simple cartoon puppy that can look like any of these breeds!
Do you have a dog or a puppy? Let’s draw it!

Easy steps to draw a puppy
Follow this easy how to draw a cartoon puppy step-by-step tutorial and you will be drawing your own cute puppy drawings in no time!

Step 1
Let’s start! First, draw an oval.

Then draw two rounded triangles, for the puppy’s ears.
Step 2
Then draw two rounded triangles, for the puppy’s ears.

Draw another triangle inside the first ones.
Step 3
Draw another triangle inside the first ones.

For the puppy’s body, draw a drop shape – notice how the bottom is flatter.
Step 4
For the puppy’s body, draw a drop shape – notice how the bottom is flatter.

Add two half-circles at the bottom for the paws.
Step 5
Add two half-circles at the bottom for the paws.

Add two arched lines in the middle for the legs.
Step 6
Add two arched lines in the middle for the legs.

Draw a fluffy tail.
Step 7
Draw a fluffy tail.

Great! Let’s add details: add ovals for the eyes and nose, and a W line and an arched line coming out of it.
Step 8
Great! Let’s add details: add ovals for the eyes and nose, and a W line and an arched line coming out of it.

Now you can add as many funny details as you want! Well done!
Step 9
Now you can add as many funny details as you want! Well done!
Your puppy is done! Yay! Now it’s time to color it and maybe draw a puppy family. You get to decide!

Download Your How To Draw A Puppy Tutorial PDF FILE here:
How did your puppy drawing turn out?
More How To Draw
Need coloring supplies? Here are some kid favorites:
- For drawing the outline, a simple pencil can work great.
- Colored pencils are great for coloring in the bat.
- Create a bolder, solid look using fine markers.
- Gel pens come in any color you can imagine.
- Don’t forget a pencil sharpener.
You can find LOADS of super fun coloring pages for kids & adults here. Have fun!
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- How to draw an elephant – this is an easy tutorial on drawing a flower
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- How to draw a panda – Make your own cute pig drawing by following these instructions
- How to draw a turkey – kids can make their own tree drawing by following along these printable steps
- How to draw Sonic the Hedgehog – simple steps to making a Sonic the Hedgehog drawing
- How to draw a fox – make a beautiful fox drawing with this drawing tutorial
- How to draw a turtle– easy steps for making a turtle drawing
- See all of our printable tutorials on how to draw <–by clicking here!
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The Big Drawing Book
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Drawing Doodling and Coloring
An excellent book filled with doodling, drawing and coloring activities. On some of the pages you’ll find ideas for what to do, but you can do whatever you like.
Write and Draw Your Own Comics
Write and Draw Your Own Comics is full of inspiring ideas for all kinds of different stories, with writing tips to help you on your way. for kids who want to tell stories, but gravitate toward pictures. It has a mix of partially-drawn comics and blank panels with intro comics as instructions – lots of space for kids to draw their own comics!
More Puppy Crafts and Coloring Pages From Kids Activities Blog:
- Look how cute these adorable puppy coloring pages are.
- We have even more puppy coloring pages.
- We even have puppy fact coloring pages.
- Check out these fun dog fact coloring pages.
- I love these dazzling dog coloring zentangles.
How did your puppy drawing turn out? Comment below and let us know, we’d love to hear from you!