Draw an oval for the head
Add a smaller oval for the snout in front of the head
Sketch two intersecting lines inside the head to place the facial features
Draw almond-shaped eyes along the guideline
Add a small nose at the tip of the snout
Draw a curved mouth line connecting the snout to the head
Sketch the ears on top of the head as rounded triangles
Draw the mane starting from around the head, using a series of rounded outward curves
Add cheek fur by extending mane shapes down the sides of the face
Outline the neck and shoulders with curved lines
Add the front legs as two slightly curved columns with simple paw shapes at the bottom
Sketch the back legs with angled lines leading to rounded feet
Draw the tail extending backward with a curved line and a tuft at the end
Add the torso and chest by connecting the head/neck to the legs with smooth curves
Refine the mane with thicker, layered curves around the head and neck
Add fur texture using short, curved strokes within the mane
Define facial details: pupils, eyelids, and a few fur lines around the eyes and muzzle
Clean up the outlines and erase construction lines
Shade the eyes, nose, and mouth area lightly
Add shading under the mane and around the body for depth
Darken the mane and cast shadows where legs overlap the torso
Finish with highlights on the eyes, snout, and upper mane edges