Animals · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a round-faced puppy: floppy ears and paw pads
Draw a broad rounded head with a small tuft, then place an oval muzzle low inside 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.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Compare the two ear roots across the head. Keep the front legs centered and the rear paw pads visible on either side.
Shapes and proportions
Draw a broad rounded head with a small tuft, then place an oval muzzle low inside it. Put the round eyes above the muzzle and cheeks beside it. Hang two long ears outside the head. Add the collar and bone tag, two front legs, and rear paws spread to either side; finish with the small tail.
A common mistake
Ears starting at different heights or rear paws squeezed behind the front legs weaken the balanced seated pose.
How to fix it
Compare the two ear roots across the head. Keep the front legs centered and the rear paw pads visible on either side.
Hang two long ears outside the head.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
Compare the two ear roots across the head.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons.
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
Position the first shapes
Draw a broad rounded head with a small tuft, then place an oval muzzle low inside it. Leave space around the first shapes for the parts you will add later.
Position the first shapes · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect the outline and place the parts
Put the round eyes above the muzzle and cheeks beside it. Hang two long ears outside the head. Add the collar and bone tag, two front legs, and rear paws spread to either side; finish with the small tail. Compare the two ear roots across the head. Keep the front legs centered and the rear paw pads visible on either side.
Connect the outline and place the parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Choose colors for each part
Use cream tan for the head, body and legs, warm brown for both ears, pale cream for the muzzle and bone tag, pink for cheeks, tongue and paired paw pads, and coral red for the collar. Apply color lightly, keep the outline visible, and use the same color for matching parts.
Choose colors for each part · Preview image 3 of 3
A little practice goes a long way
Make room for your own ideas.
Compare the two ear roots across the head.
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a round-faced puppy” 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.
