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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 Westie
This cartoon westie is a round head, small pointy ears, a fluffy face, eyes, a black nose, a tongue, a fluffy body, legs and a short 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 westie, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the small pointy ears
On top of the head, draw two small pointy ears with pink inside.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the fluffy face and eyes
Draw a fluffy round shape around the face, with lots of little bumps. Then draw two round dark eyes with a white shine.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the nose and mouth
Draw a big black nose and a happy smile with a little pink tongue. Add pink cheeks.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a fluffy body with bumpy edges, and a short pointy tail.
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Add the legs and paws
Draw two fluffy arms and two feet with small lines for toes.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your westie
White for the fur, light cream for the shading, pink for the ears, cheeks and tongue, and black for the nose and eyes.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon westie
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Fluffy edges
Draw bumpy edges around the face and body so the fur looks fluffy.
3
Small ears
Westie ears are small and pointy.
4
Leave it white
Only shade a little cream so the dog stays white.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your westie, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon westie in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon westie easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does westie stand for?
Westie is short for West Highland White Terrier.
Where do westies come from?
Westies come from Scotland.
What colors do I need for a cartoon westie?
White, light cream, pink 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.
