Start with basic shapes: a circle for the head, an oval for the body, and smaller circles for joints
Add a guideline down the face and a horizontal line for eye placement
Sketch the ears as triangles on top of the head
Draw the muzzle and nose area with simple curved lines
Place the eyes along the guideline and shape them as almond forms
Add whisker pads, a small nose, and a mouth
Draw the neck and connect the head to the body
Shape the legs using simple cylinders or tapered forms
Add paws with small rounded shapes
Sketch the tail with a long curved line
Refine the outline by smoothing and adjusting proportions
Erase extra construction lines
Add fur details with short, light strokes
Draw stripes, spots, or other coat patterns if needed
Add shading to show form and depth
Darken the final lines and clean up the drawing