How to Draw a Puppy

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Last Updated: March 31, 2024

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This tutorial will teach you how to draw a cute puppy.

Method 1

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A Cute Cartoon Puppy

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Sketch an oblong with a slightly pointed angle on one side for the head and sketch a crossed line inside. Use an oblong for the body, make the rear part slightly thicker. Use a pencil to draw the outline so it will be easier to erase extra lines later.
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In this illustration, the tail is pointed up. Usually when dogs get excited or happy, they wag their tails or point it upwards.
Take note that the dog’s nose is protruding so when drawing the nose in this view, position it slightly on the left.
You can add soft curved lines to make the puppy look furry.
It is common among dogs to have spots.

Method 2

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A Puppy Sitting

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Use a circle for the head with a crossed line inside and a vertical oblong shape for the body.
Make the hind legs appear shorter since it is curled when sitting.

Method 3

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A Cartoon Puppy: Sitting Position

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One for the head and another for the main part of the puppy’s body.
The puppy’s expression and accessories can vary to whatever you like.
Add the details like fur, details on the accessory, paws, etc.

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A Realistic Puppy: Front-View Running Position

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Here, the tongue is drawn sticking out of the mouth. The eyes are sketched as small circles above the nose area.
Erase the pencil marks. You could make the dog fluffy or not. It depends on you. Adding fur lines would be a great detail to add.

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How do I make the eyes?

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Draw an almond shape where the eyes will be. Fill it in with the desired eye color, and make a big pupil. Add shine, which is done with a normal eraser.

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How do I draw a dog sitting with a cocked head?

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Turn its head a bit. From the top of the head, draw a roundish body and draw some paws in front of its head and some feet at the back and, of course, a tail.

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How can I shade a picture to make it look more realistic?

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You could add shading to the ground around the object as a shadow, to trick the brain into thinking the drawing is three-dimensional.

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Practice makes perfect!

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Use pencil and don't be scared to rub out or start again! It won't always go your way.

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If you use crayons/colored pencils they will leave white marks where you erased your pencil. Erase the pencil well before coloring those spots or if the white marks show, color those in harder.

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