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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…

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How to draw a cute swimming dog

Before You Start

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

Step 1

Draw an ellipse shape for the head

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

Step 1 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 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 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 5

Add a Swimming Float

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

Step 5 Draw two ellipeses as the swimming float, intersect with the body, and there're tilts to one side
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.

Step 6 The head part draw softened curved lines for fur
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 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 9

Color your swimming dog.

Now you have a cute swimming dog by yourself!

Step 9 Color your swimming dog

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