Learn how to draw a golden retriever with floppy ears and a cheerful face. This easy drawing tutorial introduces balanced curves and a simple seated pose.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- A pencil
- An eraser
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Time needed:
13 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the First Floppy Ear
Start with a long curved outline for the left ear. Round its lower tip and bring the inner edge upward, leaving the top open.
Pro Tip: Keep the ear soft and rounded rather than pointed.
Step 2: Add the Crown and Other Ear
Draw a gentle arch across the top of the head. Continue into the right floppy ear, curving its inner edge upward.
Pro Tip: Compare the ear lengths before moving on to the face.
Step 3: Shape the Chin and Eyes
Join the ears with a broad, shallow curve for the chin. Add two oval eyes with small highlights and curved upper accents.
Pro Tip: Leave a generous space between the eyes for the muzzle.
Step 4: Draw the Nose and Mouth
Place a rounded triangular nose between and below the eyes. Add a short nose wrinkle, two smiling curves, and a small tongue beneath.
Pro Tip: Center the tongue below the point where the smile curves meet.
Step 5: Build the Seated Body
Extend the neck into rounded haunches and two long front legs. Add four paws with toe lines, wrist curves, and a short belly curve.
Pro Tip: Place the front paws slightly lower than the rear paws.
Step 6: Add the Fluffy Tail
Draw an upward-curving tail behind the right side of the body. Finish its outer edge with a few pointed fur tufts.
Pro Tip: Keep the tail narrow where it joins the body.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The golden retriever’s long ears frame the wide cartoon face.
- Small tufts give this golden retriever’s tail a fluffy appearance without many lines.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Your golden retriever now has floppy ears, a happy face, and a fluffy tail. This step by step drawing builds a seated puppy from rounded shapes. Try another golden retriever sketch with a slightly tilted head.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I balance the golden retriever’s ears?
Check that their lower tips end at similar heights before finishing the head.
What helps with the golden retriever paws when drawing for beginners?
Draw each broad paw shape first, then add just two short toe curves.
