How to Draw Dogs
We name them Lassie, Rover, Fido, and Spot. They’ve been called man’s best friend. They were likely among the first animals to be domesticated. They are the most widely distributed and abundant carnivore on earth. What animal fits this description? None other than the dog.
Would you like to draw you very own dog? Whether you would like to sketch a cute cartoon or draw a caricature of your own pet, we have got the drawing tutorials for you.
Below, you will find a collection of the best dog drawing guides available on the internet. Learn to draw sitting dogs, standing dogs, cute dogs, silly dogs, and a number of dog breeds and cartoon characters.
All you will need for many of these easy, step-by-step tutorials is a piece of paper and a pencil, pen, or marker. Some tutorials use guide lines – lines sketched lightly but erased before the drawing is completed. For these tutorials, use a pencil with a good quality eraser.
Some of the tutorials also teach shading techniques. Furthermore, dogs come in a variety of colors – ranging from black, white, and brown to shades of orange, gold, and grayish blue – so you may also want to use crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paints to complete your drawing.
How to Draw a Simple Dog
This simple, step-by-step illustrated drawing tutorial is by far one of the easiest you’ll encounter. This guide is a good starting point for budding artists seeking instruction on drawing a faithful friend. A corresponding video tutorial is also available. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Cartoon Dog
This cartoon dog is cute and ready to play! In addition to a step-by-step, illustrated tutorial, a video tutorial is also available. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Wolf
Wolves are large canines, heavier than most other dogs and possessing larger feet. Wolves, in fact, are the ancestors of domestic dogs, having been domesticated thousands of years ago. Learn to draw a realistic wolf using this easy, step-by-step guide, along with the instructional video. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Cartoon Wolf
This cute cartoon wolf is depicted in a classic pose – that wolfish archetype of howling at the moon. Draw your wolf using the illustrated step-by-step guide or the instructional video.. See the drawing tutorial.
A Kid's Guide to Drawing a Cartoon Dog
Designed with kids in mind, this video tutorial shows how to draw a happy cartoon dog, step-by-step.
INFO BOX: Dogs and Humans
Dogs have been a part of human society for thousands of years. Dogs were domesticated from wolves, and as such are related also to jackals, wild dogs, dingoes, and foxes. Dogs have been employed throughout history, not only as pets, but also as hunters, protectors, shepherds, and as a means of transportation.
Domestic dogs display more diversity than any other animal species. There are at least three hundred and thirty-nine dog breeds currently in existence, in addition to more than thirty wild canine species. They range in height from a mere six inches to over six feet. The smallest dogs can recline in a teacup even as adults, while the largest weigh hundreds of pounds. Dogs can learn hundreds of verbal and non-verbal commands, ranking them among the smartest animals in the world.
How to Draw a Fox
Did you know that foxes are also a type of wild dog? Foxes are known for their sly intelligence. They are adaptable, even living in cities when their natural habitat is scarce. Because of their solitary nature, you will seldom glimpse this elusive creature. You can keep one nearby, however, with this easy, step-by-step drawing tutorial and the accompanying video. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Dog Face Emoji
Emojis are everywhere, from text messages and emails to pillows and pool floats. Now, you can draw your own dog face emoji, using this simple tutorial. Note that new lines are shown in red and previous lines in blue, while guide lines fade to grey. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Cute Caricature Dog
Video by Easy Pictures to Draw
This artist specializes in caricature drawing, and this style can be seen in this canine drawing video tutorial.
How to Draw a Mother Fox with a Baby
This cute kid's drawing tutorial depicts a mother fox with her tail wrapped about her baby. Young foxes are known as kits. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw A Realistic Dog Using Simple Shapes
In this tutorial from Crayola, you will explore how the dog’s anatomy can be depicted using simple shapes. Beginning with circles for the head, shoulders, and hips, you will connect the shapes using lines to form a realistically proportioned dog. See the drawing tutorial.
INFO BOX: Dogs in Art
Since dogs have long been a part of our culture, it is no wonder that they have often appeared in our art as well. Figures of dogs have been observed in early cave paintings, dated to 4500 B.C. Dogs feature prominently as guards in ancient mythologies, including Greek, Norse, Persian, Philippine, Chinese, and Hindu mythologies. These canines are often depicted alongside gods and goddesses.
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era, hunting scenes – which included dogs in pursuit of their quarry – were popular subjects for paintings. During the 1700s, wealthy British families often purchased painted portraits of there canine companions. Perhaps the most famous canine themed art is the series of sixteen oil paintings called Dogs Playing Poker, begun in 1894 by artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge.
How to Draw a Sad Eyed Puppy
Video by Yo Kidz
Large, watery eyes add cuteness to the specific style of art used in Japanese anime and manga. This dog is anthropomorphic – he stands on two legs, like a human.
How to Draw a Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards were often pictured as rescuers in early cartoons, carrying supplies to people lost in snowy mountain ranges. Draw your own Saint Bernard using this step-by-step tutorial. See the drawing tutorial.
Five Ways to Draw a Dog
In this collection of five easy, step-by-step tutorials, you will learn five different methods of drawing a dog. First, you can draw a sitting cartoon dog. The next tutorial covers a sitting hound dog – when shaded, he resembles a Doberman. Then, you can draw a standing cartoon dog, a traditional dog, and a realistic Doberman dog. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Cute, Large Eyed Dog
Video by Draw So Cute
Large, watery eyes add cuteness to the specific style of art used in Japanese anime and manga. This dog is anthropomorphic – he stands on two legs, like a human.
INFO BOX: Dogs in Popular Culture
Dogs have infiltrated the modern mythology of popular culture as well. The collie named Lassie and the German shepherd Rin Tin Tin were the stars of books, movies, and television series during the early days of film. Huckleberry Hound was a popular comic book character.
Scores of children’s animated films feature canine characters in the lead roles. Among the most notable are The Fox and the Hound (1981), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Oliver and Company (1988), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Balto (1995), All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), Bolt (2008), and The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Numberless other stories have cast canines in supporting roles.
How to Draw Any Dog
Video by Draw with Jazza
In this video tutorial, the artist has chosen six radically different dog breeds. He aims to “break down the geometry of the dog” into simple shapes. Using this technique, and practicing with the tutorials presented, will equip you with the skills to draw any dog breed you wish.
How to Draw Goofy
Mickey Mouse's friend Goofy is an anthropomorphic canine who wears a bone shaped hat. You can draw him using this easy to follow tutorial. In the words of Goofy: "Oh, garsh!" See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Pluto
Pluto has been the faithful companion of Mickey Mouse and friends for nearly one hundred years. You can draw this yellow dog using this simple tutorial. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Dog in Two Minutes or Less
Video by Shaun Ryan
Short on time? If so, this is the video tutorial for you. Using simple lines, you will craft a sad-faced, droopy-eared dog in a matter of minutes.
How to Draw Slinky from Toy Story
Slinky the dog is a combination Dachshund and slinky toy from the film Toy Story (1995). Now, you can go on adventures with Woody's pal, Slink. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw an Easy Dog's Eye
This simple drawing tutorial consists of only four steps. You will combine ovals, circles, and a number of lines to form the head of this easy to draw canine. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Dog Using the Word "Dog"
Video by Maria Cisneros Toth
In this video tutorial, you will begin by writing a capital D and lowercase o and g. Follow along with the artist as she connects the letters using simple lines. Soon, you will have a unique and easy dog drawing.
How to Draw a Dog using the Lowercase Letters d-o-g
Video by Pin Koro
How to Draw Balto
The title character from the film Balto (1995) was a hybrid, half wolf and half dog. He was based on a true story of a fearless sled dog team who saved the children of a small Alaskan village by delivering vital medicine. Now, you can draw this canine hero. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Blue from Blue's Clues
The clue-hunting dog Blue starred in one of Nick Jr.'s biggest children's' entertainment hits of the 1990's. Now, you can draw Blue. This easy tutorial will provide your with plenty of helpful clues along the way. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Dog using the Number 553
Video by AAK Bros
This brief video tutorial will show you how to outline a dog using numbers. You will first write the number 553 twice on a piece of paper. Then, you will extend one line between each set of numbers, combining them into a single squiggly line. Add a few details such as an eye and a collar, and your dog is complete.
How to Draw a "Puppy Love" Dog with a Heart
Video by My How to Draw
How to Draw Spike from Rugrats
Spike is a brown dog belonging to the Pickles’ family on Nickelodeon’s hit cartoon series, Rugrats (1990-2006). Spike was often involved in the adventures of the babies Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lill. In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn to draw Spike looking surprised – as he often was by the babies’ antics. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Wolf Pack
Have you ever dreamed of running wild with a pack of wolves? Now you can draw yourself there! This step-by-step tutorial will teach you to draw a person playing with a pack of wolves. Using this guide, you can draw yourself with one wolf, or surround yourself with all five. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw an Adorable Husky Puppy
Video by Fun 2 Draw
Puppies are cute, and this husky puppy is no exception. This simple, step-by-step video gives the dog big, watery eyes. The picture is completed with a tundra background – snow and evergreen trees – depicting this sled dog’s place of origin.
How to Draw a Cartoon Chihuahua
Video by Arts for Kids Hub
How to Draw a Great Dane
Great Danes are the largest of the domestic dogs. Some are so tall that their head is level with a person's shoulder. Draw this massive dog using this tutorial. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage is the not-so-brave star of Cartoon Network's Courage the Cowardly Dog. Don't be afraid - he's easy to draw with this tutorial. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Labrador Retriever
Video by How 2 Draw Animals
Labrador retrievers, or labs, are among the most popular dogs kept as pets. These energetic dogs were bred to retrieve items from the water – thus the name retriever. This simple video tutorial will aid you in drawing a realistic Labrador retriever. Labs often come in three color forms – black, yellow, and chocolate brown – so don’t forget to shade your finished drawing.
How to Draw a Hunting Dog Standing Attention
Video by How To Draw Video Tutorials
A Children's Guide to Drawing a Dog
This simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial involves only five steps, adding lines and shapes to the large circle that comprises the dog’s head. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Bolt
This white dog with a lightning pattern in his fur is the title character of the film Bolt (2008). Follow the simple steps of this tutorial, noting that new lines are highlighted in red. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Cute Cartoon Dog Face
Video by Matteo Boffo
In this video tutorial, you will learn to draw an adorable dog face using simple lines and shapes. The large eyes give this pup character.
How to Draw a Chihuahua Face
Video by How to Draw and Paint
This tutorial utilizes a traditional method of drawing faces, and adapts it to drawing a dog. You will begin by drawing a circle crossed by two parallel lines, which will serve as guide lines as you draw the Chihuahua’s face. This smallest of dogs will make a cute addition to your dog drawing portfolio.
How to Draw Barbie Walking Her Dog
Mattel’s Barbie fashion dolls have been a hit with girls of all ages since 1959. Often, Barbie is given a furry friend. In this step-by-step drawing tutorial, you will learn to draw not only Barbie’s Daschund, with his blonde companion at his side. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Snoopy
Snoopy is perhaps one of the most famous dogs around. Charlie Brown's beagle first appeared in the Peanuts comic strip in 1950. Now you can draw him, too. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw a Jack Russel Terrier Face
Video by How to Draw and Paint
Jack Russell Terriers are small, spotted dogs. This tutorial uses a marker, so the erasing of guide lines will not be necessary. The artist also shares facts about the Jack Russell Terrier. For example, did you know that this high energy dog was bred in England for the purpose of hunting foxes?
How to Draw a Springer Spaniel Face
Video by Christopher Hart
How to Draw Spike the Bulldog from Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry's games of cat and mouse often involved canine characters, too. Draw Spike, the tough bulldog. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw an African Dog
African wild dogs, also called painted wolves, are a unique dog species that hunts in packs of up to forty individuals. Their splotchy brown, black, and white coloring makes them stand out among both wild and domestic dog breeds. Use this tutorial to craft your very own wild dog. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Scooby Doo
Video by Doodle Draw Art
When there’s a mystery to solve, Scooby Doo is the dog for the job. This famous Great Dane has starred in television cartoons, animated films, and live action movies since 1969. In this video drawing tutorial, you will receive step-by-step guidance in drawing Scooby using simple lines and shapes. Be sure to have some Scooby Snacks ready!
How to Draw Lady and the Tramp
Video by Rache Rie
Lady, the pampered cocker spaniel, and the street wise Tramp, may be two of Disney’s most beloved canine characters (Lady and the Tramp, 1955). Famous for sharing a plate of spaghetti to the tune of “That’s Amore,” Lady and the Tramp are now easy to draw. This “speed drawing” video tutorial can be slowed to 0.25 in the settings tab in order to follow along at a leisurely pace.
How to Draw a Howling Wolf Face
This tutorial breaks down a portrait of a howling wolf into simple shapes and lines. When completed, your wolf can remain a line drawing, or you can copy the shading techniques for a more detailed picture. See the drawing tutorial.
How to Draw Max From the Secret Life of Pet
Video by Mufallo Potato
This easy tutorial will teach you to draw the canine character Max from the animated film The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Interestingly, each line that you draw is actually a letter or a number. Follow along with the artist as he turns his paper this way and that in order to draw the numbers and letters at the correct angle.
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