How to draw a dog: easy step-by-step guide

Draw a happy dog with floppy ears in six steps. Children often find the tongue the most fun to draw.

Finished drawing of a sitting dog with floppy ears, a patch on its tummy and a wagging tail

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How to draw it, step by step

1Draw a big circle for the head.
2Draw two long floppy ears, one on each side, hanging down beside the cheeks.
3Draw two eyes, an oval muzzle in the middle and a big black nose at the top of the oval.
4Draw the mouth under the nose, with a little tongue sticking out.
5Draw the body and paws, and a patch on the tummy.
6Draw a wagging tail, with a little curved line by the tip.

The drawings and sheets are free to print at home, preschool and school, but not to sell.

What kind of dog will it be?

Short, pointed ears could make a German shepherd or a husky, while curls all over could make a poodle. Add spots for a Dalmatian. Let your child choose a breed or make one up.

A drawn dog could make a lovely companion in a book: your child is the hero, and the dog comes along on the adventure, just as your child drew it.