How to Draw a Cartoon Dog
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, drawing a dog can be fun and rewarding. Grab your drawing tools to learn how to draw a cartoon dog.


Welcome to the tutorial on how to draw a cartoon dog! We are glad that you decided to master the drawing of this cute dog. To draw this dog, you will need basic drawing tools: foremost, paper, pencil, eraser, and coloring tools.
It will be a mistake if you think that drawing great the first time is normal. You can make mistakes and try to draw again, because practice is the best thing that will help you master this art.
In order for you to get a cute and great drawing, you need to understand how to add playfulness and emotionality of your cartoon character to your drawing. We hope this drawing will help you understand how to do it!
Cartoon images of dogs usually have a funny furry body, a cute muzzle and big eyes.
Cartoon dogs always look cute and friendly. They are often used as cartoon and movie characters because they easily evoke positive emotions and associations with home comfort and family warmth.
If you want to draw a cartoon dog, then don’t forget to add a smile and kindness in his eyes. After all, it is these qualities that make dogs so beloved to us!
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Cartoon Dog
- Outline the head.
Start by drawing the shape of the dog’s head. Use furry lines for the head and then add the shapes of your cartoon dog’s eyes.
- Add elements of the face.
Detail your cartoon dog’s eyes by adding pupils and eyebrows. Then shape the dog’s nose as shown.
- Draw the muzzle.
Detail the dog’s face by adding the muzzle lines and then draw the mouth.
- Add dog’s ears.
Outline the pointed dog ears using smooth curved lines. Then draw the inner details of the ears as in the example.
- Draw the neck.
Form the fur collar under your cartoon dog’s head.
- Add the forelegs.
Extend lines from under the collar to form your dog’s legs.
- Draw the body.
Now you need to detail the dog by adding the body and hind legs. In addition, detail the front legs by adding toes for the dog’s paws.
- Draw the tail.
Following the example, draw the tail of your cartoon dog.
- Color the cartoon.
Color your cartoon dog using your coloring tools. We colored our dog drawing using orange and beige shades.
It’s great that you create such beautiful drawings of cute animals! Drawing a cartoon dog is a wonderful way to express your love for these wonderful animals.
With a few simple steps, you can create a bright and cute picture that will cheer you up and make everyone around you smile. Share your work with your friends on your social networks, and publish on your Pinterest board.
Do not be afraid to experiment with colors and shapes, because each dog is a unique and inimitable creature that deserves attention and love.