Draw an oval for the head
Add a smaller oval for the snout at the front of the head
Sketch two pointed ears on top of the head
Draw guidelines for the face: a center line and a horizontal eye line
Place almond-shaped eyes along the eye line
Add a triangular nose at the end of the snout
Draw the mouth line connecting the snout to the cheek area
Add fur texture using short, curved strokes around the cheeks and neck
Sketch the neck and upper chest with light, curved lines
Draw the front legs as long, slightly curved shapes with basic joints
Add the shoulders and chest using simple contours
Draw the back legs with a bent-knee stance if desired
Add paws with rounded shapes and visible toe pads
Sketch the tail as a curved shape behind the body
Connect head to body with a smooth outline
Refine the silhouette: taper the muzzle, define the brow, and shape the chest and hips
Add facial details: eyebrows, inner eye corners, and subtle cheek lines
Indicate fur direction with flowing strokes following the body contours
Darken the outlines of the main features
Add shading: darker under the muzzle, around eyes, under the chin, and beneath the legs
Blend shading with short strokes to create a fur-like texture
Add highlights on the forehead, bridge of the nose, and top edges of the body
Erase construction lines and clean up the final drawing