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How to Draw a Cute Swimming Dog (Step-by-step)

If you’re ready to add a splash of fun to your sketchbook, this tutorial is perfect for you! We’ll show you how to draw a cute swimming dog step-by-step.

This guide is beginner-friendly and ideal for anyone who loves kawaii-style drawing.

Be sure to check out our Cute Drawing Blog for more adorable art ideas!

How to draw a kawaii swimming dog

How to draw a kawaii swimming dog

#Step 1: Draw an ellipse shape for the head

Begin by drawing a simple ellipse to outline the dog’s head.

Draw an ellipse shape for the head

Draw an ellipse shape for the head

#Step 2: Sketch the Floppy Ears

Next, add two teardrop shapes on both sides of the head for the ears, slightly overlapping the head.

Step 2 Draw two teardrops shape for the ears, overlapping with the head

Step 2 Draw two teardrops shape for the ears, overlapping with the head

#Step 3: Build the Body

Draw an oval shape beneath the head to form the body. Keep it round and soft!

Step 3 Draw an oval shape for the body

Step 3 Draw an oval shape for the body

#Step 4: Draw the Puppy Arms

Sketch two arm-like shapes on each side of the body. These will help the dog “float” later on.

Step 4 Draw two the arms

Step 4 Draw two the arms

#Step 5: Add a Swimming Float

Draw two overlapping ellipses around the body to form the swim float. Tilt them to give a playful angle.

Add a Swimming Float

Add a Swimming Float

#Step 6: Outline with Curved Lines

For the head and fur, trace the outer shapes with softened, wavy lines. Remember to skip some lines where the float or arms intersect.

Outline with Curved Lines

Outline with Curved Lines

#Step 7: Add Details and a Face

Erase all the extra sketch lines. Add the face—eyes, nose, mouth—and some fur textures or float patterns.

Step 7 Erase original lines and add facial feature for swimming dog

Step 7 Erase original lines and add facial feature for swimming dog

#Step 8: Add Some Water Waves

To make your swimming pup look like it’s really floating, draw a few simple wavy lines around the float. These ripples will add a fun, lively touch to your drawing.

Step 8 Draw some water waves

Step 8 Draw some water waves

#Step 9: Color your swimming dog.

Now you have a cute swimming dog by yourself!

Step 9 Color your swimming dog

Step 9 Color your swimming dog

And ta-da! 🎉 You’ve just drawn an adorable swimming dog ready to splash around! Isn’t it the cutest little floof you’ve ever seen?

If you had fun with this, there’s a whole world of cuteness waiting for you! 🐶💖

Check this: How to draw a cute dog for more dog drawing tutorial.

Follow full step-by-step drawing cute swimming dog:

How to draw a cute swimming dog (step-by-step)

How to draw a cute swimming dog (step-by-step)

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