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Draw the head
Draw a big round head, a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hound Dog
This cartoon hound dog is a round head, very long ears, sleepy eyes, a big muzzle, wrinkle lines, a short body, short legs and a tail. 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 hound dog, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the very long ears
On each side of the head, draw a very long droopy ear that hangs down all the way to the body.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the sleepy eyes
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, and a droopy line over the top of each one so they look sleepy.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle
Draw a big light muzzle with a large black nose and a smile. Add a few wrinkle lines under the eyes.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a short wide body with a light chest.
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Add the short legs and tail
Draw two short arms and two big feet, and a tail with a white tip.
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Color your hound dog
Brown for the head, ears and body, dark brown for the ears, cream for the muzzle, chest and tail tip, and black for the nose.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hound dog
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Very long ears
Let the ears hang all the way down to the body.
3
Sleepy eyes
Draw a droopy line over each eye so it looks sleepy.
4
Big nose
Hound dogs have a large nose for sniffing.
5
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 hound dog, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hound dog in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hound dog easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do hound dogs have long ears?
Long ears help sweep smells up toward the nose.
What is a famous hound dog?
The basset hound and the bloodhound are famous hound dogs.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hound dog?
Brown, dark brown, cream and black.
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.
