1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a big, wide round head. Make it wider than it is tall. Add a white stripe down the middle of the forehead. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Guinea Pig
This cartoon guinea pig is a wide head, small ears, puffy cheeks, whiskers, a chubby body and a small carrot. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon guinea pig, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the small ears
On top of the head, draw two small round ears with a smaller circle inside each one.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and cheeks
Draw two round eyes with a white shine. Under each eye, draw a puffy round cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the nose and whiskers
Draw a small round nose, a little smile with two front teeth, and three whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a round, chubby body with a light oval on the tummy and a dark patch on one side.
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Add the paws, feet and carrot
Draw two oval feet at the bottom, and two tiny paws holding a small carrot.
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Color your guinea pig
Light brown for the fur, dark brown for the patch, white for the stripe, tummy and cheeks, pink for the ears, nose and feet, and orange for the carrot.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon guinea pig
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Wide head
Make the head wider than it is tall. Guinea pigs have a round, chubby face.
3
Puffy cheeks
Draw a soft round cheek under each eye. It makes the face look extra cute.
4
Tiny paws
Keep the paws small. Guinea pigs have short legs.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your guinea pig, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon guinea pig in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon guinea pig easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a guinea pig and a hamster?
A guinea pig is bigger, has no tail and has a longer, rounder body. A hamster is smaller with big cheek pouches.
Can I change the colors?
Yes. Guinea pigs can be white, black, brown, orange or a mix with patches.
What colors do I need for a cartoon guinea pig?
Light brown, dark brown, pink, orange and green.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
