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Learn how to draw a chihuahua. Let's begin!
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower left for the snout.]()
Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower left for the snout. -
![Step 2 Draw two large and erect ears.]()
Draw two large and erect ears.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw the Chihuahua’s body using two circles connected by curved shapes.]()
Draw the Chihuahua’s body using two circles connected by curved shapes. -
![Step 4 Draw the legs attached to the body.]()
Draw the legs attached to the body. -
![Step 5 Draw the tail that curves over the back.]()
Draw the tail that curves over the back. -
![Step 6 Draw details on...]()
Draw details on the face, starting with the big dark expressive eyes and small curved strokes to show wrinkled skin on the forehead and around the eyes. -
![Step 7 Draw the details on the snout and nose.]()
Draw the details on the snout and nose. -
![Step 8 Trace the head shape and add short slanted strokes to represent the fur.]()
Trace the head shape and add short slanted strokes to represent the fur. -
![Step 9 Do the same for the rest of the Chihuahua’s body.]()
Do the same for the rest of the Chihuahua’s body. -
![Step 10 Erase unnecessary lines.]()
Erase unnecessary lines. -
![Step 11 Colour your drawing.]()
Colour your drawing.
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![Step 1 Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower right portion for the snout.]()
Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower right portion for the snout. -
![Step 2 Draw two large and erect ears.]()
Draw two large and erect ears. -
![Step 3 Below the head, draw two curved lines for the neck and body.]()
Below the head, draw two curved lines for the neck and body. -
![Step 4 Draw the legs.]()
Draw the legs. -
![Step 5 Draw a crescent shape on the hind part on the Chihuahua’s body for the tail.]()
Draw a crescent shape on the hind part on the Chihuahua’s body for the tail. -
![Step 6 Draw large eyes and add small strokes around it to make the face look wrinkled.]()
Draw large eyes and add small strokes around it to make the face look wrinkled. -
![Step 7 Draw the details on the snout and nose.]()
Draw the details on the snout and nose. -
![Step 8 Add finer details to the head and you can also add accessories like a collar.]()
Add finer details to the head and you can also add accessories like a collar. -
![Step 9 Draw the rest of the body.]()
Draw the rest of the body. -
![Step 10 Erase unnecessary lines.]()
Erase unnecessary lines. -
![Step 11 Colour your drawing.]()
Colour your drawing.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I do it perfectly?
Community AnswerThis depends on what you think is perfect. You will most likely never get a drawing absolutely perfect, but you can get close. To do this you need a lot of practice and repetition. Try re-drawing the Chihuahua many times. No matter what each style you are drawing, cartoon or realistic, it takes practice and repetition. -
QuestionI need to know a simpler way to draw a chihuahua. Any advice?
Community AnswerThat is about as simple as it gets, but you could ease up on details a bit or look up references.
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser gum
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
Tips
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Draw lightly so that it's easy to eraseThanks
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Try re-drawing the chihuahua until you think it looks good.Thanks
About This Article
To draw a chihuahua, draw a circle for the head, a small circle on the lower left for the snout, and 2 large ears on top of the head. Next, form the body by making 2 circles and connecting the top and bottom of the circles with curved lines. Then, draw legs that are attached to the body and a tail curving over the back. Draw in facial features like big dark eyes, a nose, and wrinkles. Finally, add short slanted strokes for the fur and color in your chihuahua. For more advice, like how to draw a chihuahua with a collar, keep reading!
Reader Success Stories
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"It helped me to put all the circles and lines in the right place, also where to put the fur."
