Step 1: Draw Basic Shapes
Dog’s Body: Start with a large oval shape for the body.
Head: Attach a smaller circular shape at one end of the oval for the head.
Ears: On top of the head, draw two triangular shapes pointing upwards for the ears.
Legs: Add four rectangles from the bottom of the body oval to represent the legs.
Tail: Draw a curved line extending from the back of the body for the tail.


Step 2: Add Facial Features and Feet
Eyes: Inside the head circle, draw two small ovals for the eyes.
Nose: Add a small circle at the bottom center of the head for the nose.
Mouth: Draw a curved line below the nose to create a smiling mouth.
Feet: At the end of each leg rectangle, draw small ovals for the paws.


Step 3: Refine Dog’s Shape and Add Fur Details
Outline: Improve the shapes by adding curves to the body to make it look more natural.
Fur: Draw small zigzag lines around the head, neck, and tail to indicate fur.
Tail Details: Add subtle lines inside the tail to show its texture.


Step 4: Add Final Details and Shading
Ears: Add shading inside the ears to give them depth.
Eye Highlights: Put small dots in the eyes to act as highlights.
Body Shading: Lightly shade one side of the body to give it dimension.
Tail Shading: Add light shading on one side of the tail for a realistic effect.


Step 5: Final Touches
Shadowing: Darken the shadows under the dog’s body and legs.
Finishing Touches: Go over any lines that need more definition and add final touches to the fur for a fluffy appearance.
And there you have it—a friendly looking dog! Follow these steps carefully and enjoy drawing your canine friend!