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How To Draw A Dog – 8 Ways (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 28, 2024 Han Sumi

Have you ever seen a beautiful dog drawing and thought: “I wish I could do that”?

In this article, easydrawforkids.com will guide you in learning how to draw a dog, helping you create stunning canine masterpieces.

So grab your pencil, and let’s get started!

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  • How To Draw A Dog – A Step By Step Guide
    • 1. Cute Dog Drawing
    • 2. Corgi Drawing
    • 3. Dog Holding A Bone Drawing
    • 4. Dog Sticking Out Tongue Drawing
    • 5. English Cocker Spaniel Drawing
    • 6. Fat Dog Drawing
    • 7. Funny Dog Drawing
    • 8. Realistic Dog Drawing

How To Draw A Dog – A Step By Step Guide

1. Cute Dog Drawing

how to draw a dog easy

Step 1: Draw a circle to form the dog’s head.

From the bottom of the head, extend a curved line downward and then slightly curve it back up to create the dog’s snout.

steps on how to draw a dog

Step 2: From the bottom of the head, extend two large curved lines to form the back, chest of the dog.

how to sketch a dog

Step 3: The third step of this guide on how to draw a dog, you draw first front and back leg.

how to draw a dog easy step by step

Step 4: Repeat the previous step to draw the other side’s second front and hind leg.

Draw a curved line that extends from the back, behind the dog, to represent the tail.

dog drawing

Step 5: Add a slight oval shape at the end of the snout for the dog’s nose.

Draw two curves sweeping up from the top of the head for the ears.

how to draw a simple dog

Step 6: Position the eyes with the bottom of the eye above the middle of the muzzle. Draw a curved line for the mouth.

Use quick, short strokes to mimic the direction and texture of the dog’s fur.

how do you draw a dog

Step 7: Dogs come in various colors and patterns, so feel free to use different coat patterns.

how to draw a dog step by step

2. Corgi Drawing

Step 1: Draw a rounded, slightly elongated form with three short lines going out for the fur, as shown in the picture.

corgi drawing step 1

Step 2: Draw two short, triangular shapes extending from the top of the head for the corgi’s ears.

For the body, sketch a longer, horizontally oriented oval beneath the head; make sure it’s slightly overlapping.

corgi drawing step 2

Step 3: Since the corgi is sitting, draw part of the leg and the oval-like paw tucked below the body.

corgi drawing step 3

Step 4: For the front legs, draw two elongated ovals extending down from the lower part of the body oval.

Draw a long, fluffy shape curving up from the back of the body for the corgi’s tail.

corgi drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw the corgi’s eyes with small, circular pupils.

Place a smaller oval at the lower end of the face for the nose.

Add nostrils and a small, curved mouth.

corgi drawing step 5

Step 6: Use short, fluffy strokes to add fur texture to the corgi’s coat.

corgi drawing step 6

Step 7: Color your corgi drawing

corgi drawing step 7

3. Dog Holding A Bone Drawing

Step 1: Draw a cylinder with two legs underneath, like in the picture.

dog holding a bone step 1

Step 2: Draw two floppy ears on top of the head and a long, fluffy tail curving up from the back of the body.

Add two straight or slightly bent lines downward for the front legs.

dog holding a bone step 2

Step 3: In the dog’s front legs, sketch a simple bone shape that looks like the dog is holding it.

dog holding a bone step 3

Step 4: Adding a bow on the ear and a scarf on the neck.

dog holding a bone step 4

Step 5: Please adding the dog’s facial features.

dog holding a bone step 5

Step 6: Draw the dog’s tray full of food.

dog holding a bone step 6

Step 7: Color to complete the dog picture

dog holding a bone step 7

4. Dog Sticking Out Tongue Drawing

Step 1: Draw a curved line for the back and butt of the dog

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 1

Step 2: Draw the dog’s head with its mouth open.

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 2

Step 3: Add four slightly curved lines down from the body for the legs.

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 3

Step 4: Please draw the dog’s ears and tail.

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw a round nose and even teeth for the dog.

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 5

Step 6: Inside the mouth, draw a slightly curved tongue hanging out, then draw a smiling eye.

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 6

Step 7: Color the dog

dog sticking out tongue drawing step 7

5. English Cocker Spaniel Drawing

Step 1: Draw four overlapping circles for a basic outline of the Cocker Spaniel.

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 1

Step 2: Sketch two rectangular for the front legs.

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 2

Step 3: Sketch the facial, tail, and paws of an English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 3

Step 4: Draw the hind leg and refine the ears

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 4

Step 5: Add a medium-length tail at the rear end of the body.

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 5

Step 6: Use lines and wavy shapes to add the fur to your drawing.

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 6

Step 7: Color to complete the English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel drawing step 7

6. Fat Dog Drawing

Step 1: Draw the head and body of the fat dog

fat dog drawing step 1

Step 2: Please adding the fat dog’s tail and ears

fat dog drawing step 2

Step 3: Draw the legs for the fat dog

fat dog drawing step 3

Step 4: Add facial details for the fat dog

fat dog drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw a rattle collar for the fat dog.

fat dog drawing step 5

Step 6: Coloring

fat dog drawing step 6

7. Funny Dog Drawing

Step 1: Draw an oversized head to give it a cartoonish, funny look.

funny dog drawing step 1

Step 2: Below the head, draw a small body and thin, spindly legs to contrast with the oversized head and enhance the funny look.

funny dog drawing step 2

Step 3: Please draw a floppy ears and flimsy tail

funny dog drawing step 3

Step 4: Draw a tongue sticking out of the mouth to one side and a big, round nose at the tip.

funny dog drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw a shirt for your dog

funny dog drawing step 5

Step 6: Draw a big, round eyes to make the dog look more expressive.

funny dog drawing step 6

Step 7: Color funny dogs with bright colors; adding polka dots, exaggerated spots, or stripes can also add a comedic element.

funny dog drawing step 7

8. Realistic Dog Drawing

Step 1: Draw a circle for the head, an oval for the chest.

realistic dog drawing step 1

Step 2: Add a larger one for the hindquarters, and simple lines to represent the position of legs and tail.

realistic dog drawing step 2

Step 3: Draw the eyes, nose, snout and mouth

realistic dog drawing step 3

Step 4: Sketch the floppy ears and neck of the realistic dog

realistic dog drawing step 4

Step 5: Refine the eyes, nose, and other facial features.

realistic dog drawing step 5

Step 6: Color realistic dog drawing

realistic dog drawing step 6

Congratulations on learning how to draw a dog.

Eight approaches have their charm, so choose the one that suits your artistic style!

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