Start with a large circle for the head
Add a smaller oval or rounded shape for the body
Draw two floppy ears or small pointed ears
Sketch two big round eyes
Add a small oval nose
Draw a tiny smiling mouth
Keep the snout short and rounded
Add simple eyebrows or no eyebrows for a cute look
Draw short legs with rounded paws
Add a small tail, curved or wagging
Use soft, rounded lines instead of sharp angles
Make the head slightly larger than the body
Keep the eyes big and spaced apart
Add blush circles on the cheeks
Outline the drawing with clean, smooth lines
Erase extra sketch lines
Color the dog with simple, bright, or soft shades
Add spots, patches, or a collar if desired
Practice different breeds by changing ear shape, fur length, and tail style