How to draw a dog, step by step
- Easy
- 12 min
- 9 steps
- 4 materials
How to draw a dog: this free lesson draws a happy puppy in 9 easy steps, with a picture for every step, and it suits beginners and kids. You start with a circle for the head and an oval for the body, then mark the face guides. Next you draw the head with its long floppy ears, the body, legs and a small tail, and go over the outline to make it bold. You finish with the eyes, the nose and a smile. Draw it on paper, or trace each step in the Pencilbloom app.
Trace this lesson on your own paper
What you’ll need
- HB pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing paper
- Black fine-liner (optional)
Draw it step by step
Step 1 of 9
new lines in red
- done
- this step
Step 1: Block in the head
Lightly draw a large circle in the upper middle of the page for the head.
Step 2: Block in the body
Draw a rounded oval below the head, tucked under the chin and shifted slightly right.
Step 3: Mark the face guides
Draw a vertical center line through the head and a horizontal line halfway down for the eyes.
Step 4: Draw the head and ears
Follow the inner line of the head, with the long floppy ears hanging down on each side.
Step 5: Draw the body and legs
Draw the body under the head, then the front and back legs down to the paws.
Step 6: Add the tail
Draw the small tail on the side of the back.
Step 7: Go over the outline
Trace the outer line around the whole puppy, a pencil width outside the first one, for a bold outline.
Step 8: Draw the eyes
Add the two round eyes, level with each other.
Step 9: Add the nose and mouth
Draw the nose between the eyes, then the smile under it.
swipe the drawing to change step
Done! Now on paper?
You’ve seen every step. Trace it on real paper with Pencilbloom; your phone shows each step right on the page.
Trace this lesson on your own paper
Pencilbloom shows each step through your camera, right on the page.
FAQ
What paper and pencil should I use for tracing?
With the camera, any plain paper works, from printer paper to a sketchbook. For Trace on screen, use thin paper so the picture shines through. An HB pencil is good for guide lines and a softer 2B for darker final lines. Tape the paper down so it doesn't move.
How do the step-by-step drawing lessons work?
Each lesson builds a drawing in small steps, big shapes first and details last, with a picture for every step. You can draw along on paper while looking at the steps, or trace each step in the app. Many lessons are free, and you'll find them all on our Learn page.