Animals · A drawing idea for little artists
How to Draw a Cute Dog for Kids
Floppy ears, a soft muzzle and oversized paws. Preview a sitting puppy and imagine the colors you would give it.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
This sitting puppy has a broad head, floppy triangular ears and long front legs ending in soft paws. A little collar separates the head from the body, while the muzzle curves around a dark nose. The pose offers a clear way to compare a large head with a narrower seated body.
The three supplied pictures are outline previews, including blue guide marks. There is no colored finish in this set, so the colors are yours to choose. The pictures skip intermediate stages; use the complete lesson in LittlePaper to follow the connections between the face, body, legs and tail.
A few things to start with
Paper and a pencil are enough to try the outline. For your own finish, choose tan or brown crayons for the coat and a favorite bright color for the collar. LittlePaper offers the full guided experience on iPad and iPhone.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Shape the puppy head
The first outline is a broad head shape with a flatter top and rounded lower cheeks. Blue marks show the guide. Leave space beside the upper corners for floppy ears and well below the chin for the seated body.
Shape the puppy head · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
A friendly face above the body
The later stage includes ears, eyes, a dark nose, curved muzzle and collar. Blue lines begin the long body below. Compare the width of the head and chest before adding legs, keeping the collar clear between them.
A friendly face above the body · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Paws, haunches and a tail
Long front legs reach down to rounded paws, with bent back legs beside them. Blue marks show tail and rear-paw details in this preview. This is line art ready to inspire your own color choices; follow the full drawing sequence in LittlePaper for the smaller additions.
Paws, haunches and a tail · Preview image 3 of 3
A little practice goes a long way
Make room for your own ideas.
Make the ears broad at their bases and pointed softly at their ends. Place them on either side of the upper head so they feel attached.
Keep the muzzle curves gentle around the nose. Leave the small eye highlights and nose highlight clear.
Save space under the chest for the long front legs. Short curved toe marks work better than many dark lines crowded into the paws.
A few drawing questions
Does this dog preview include a colored picture?
No. The supplied images are drawing stages and line art. Try a tan or brown coat and a colorful collar, or choose colors inspired by a dog you know.
How do I make the dog look like it is sitting?
Keep the front legs long beneath the chest and place the bent back legs beside them. The broader rear paws and haunches help suggest a seated pose.
Do I need to draw the blue lines in blue?
No. They are guide marks in these previews. You can use a regular pencil for your own outline and choose your coat colors afterward.
Where can I follow every puppy drawing step?
The page shows three selected stages. Open the dog drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete guided sequence and drawing tools.
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open this drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
