Here are quick, easy steps to draw a cute puppy in a simple, kid-friendly style. What you’ll need

• A pencil and eraser
• A sheet of paper
• Optional: colored pencils or markers

Simple step-by-step guide

1. Start with a large circle for the head. Add a smaller circle overlapping at the bottom for the snout.
2. Draw two small round ears on top of the head. You can make them floppy or pointy depending on the puppy you want.
3. Add two round eyes on the head, a small oval for the nose at the center where the head and snout meet, and a curved line for a smiling mouth.
4. Sketch a rounded body beneath the head. A gentle oval works well.
5. Add legs: draw two front legs as short rounded rectangles coming down from the front of the body. For the back legs, draw two rounded shapes curving outward to the rear.
6. Add paws: small ovals or rounded shapes at the end of each leg. You can add tiny toe lines if you like.
7. Tail: draw a small curved line at the back for a wagging tail.
8. Details: add a little eyebrow line above each eye, a tiny line inside the ears, and a collar if you want.
9. Outline and erase: go over your favorite lines with a darker pen or marker, then erase the stray pencil marks.
10. Color: color the puppy’s fur, nose, and eyes. You can add shading under the tummy and behind the legs to give it dimension.

Tips for variety

• Change ear shape to switch breeds (floppy ears for a beagle vibe, pointy ears for a terrier look).
• Vary the pose: draw the puppy sitting, standing, or lying down using slightly different belly shapes and leg positions.
• Add accessories: a bow, a collar with a tag, or a tiny bone illustration nearby for character.

If you’d like, tell me which puppy style you want (cute round-face, fluffy husky, tiny chihuahua, etc.), and I can tailor the steps to that look or provide a printable worksheet.