Animals · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a sitting dog: pointed ears and a fluffy chest
Begin with two tall pointed ears joined to a narrow, rounded head. Leave space below for the long front legs.
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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: Keep the front legs close together, compare all four paw heights, and use a few short fur points that follow the chest contour.
Shapes and proportions
Begin with two tall pointed ears joined to a narrow, rounded head. Leave space below for the long front legs. Draw the two front legs straight down and align their paws. Curve the seated body around them, add the rear paws beside them, then a raised fluffy tail. Short zigzags suggest cheek and chest fur; place eyes, nose and smiling mouth inside the head.
A common mistake
Front legs spreading too far apart make the dog look as though it is standing; random spikes make the chest look jagged.
How to fix it
Keep the front legs close together, compare all four paw heights, and use a few short fur points that follow the chest contour.
Leave space below for the long front legs.
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.
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
Begin with two tall pointed ears joined to a narrow, rounded head. Leave space below for the long front legs. 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
Draw the two front legs straight down and align their paws. Curve the seated body around them, add the rear paws beside them, then a raised fluffy tail. Short zigzags suggest cheek and chest fur; place eyes, nose and smiling mouth inside the head. Keep the front legs close together, compare all four paw heights, and use a few short fur points that follow the chest contour.
Connect the outline and place the parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Choose colors for each part
Use blue-gray consistently for the head, body, front legs and tail, cream for the paired rear paws, dark charcoal for the nose and mouth corners, and pink for the tongue. 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
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a sitting dog” 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.
