How to Draw a Dachshund: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to draw a playful 'wiener dog'? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to bring this long-bodied pup to life while practicing basic shapes and line control.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head and Eye

Close-up sketch of a dachshund's eye and brow line on white paper.

Start by sketching the dachshund's head using an 'S' shaped line for the brow and nose. Draw the eye with a curved line, adding eyelashes. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can refine the shape later.

Step 2: Adding the Second Eye

Sketching the second eye and eyelid for the dachshund portrait.

Draw the second eye to match the first, using a circular shape and adding an eyelid above it. Tip: Try to keep the eyes symmetrical to give your puppy a friendly, alert expression.

Step 3: The Nose and Smile

Drawing the triangular nose and smiling mouth of the dachshund.

Draw an upside-down triangle with rounded corners for the nose. Add a curved line for the mouth. Tip: A small curved line at the corner of the mouth makes your dog look like it's smiling!

Step 4: Drawing the Floppy Ears

Adding long, curved floppy ears to the dachshund head sketch.

Use long, curved lines to create the signature floppy ears of the dachshund. Tip: Make the ears hang low to capture that classic, cute breed look.

Step 5: The Back and Tail

Outlining the long back and wagging tail of the dachshund.

Sketch the long back and hips using smooth, overlapping curved lines. Add a pointy, wagging tail. Tip: Keep the back line long and slightly curved to emphasize the dachshund's unique shape.

Step 6: Neck and Front Leg

Sketching the neck, chest, and first front leg of the dog.

Draw the neck and chest, then sketch the front leg with small curves for the toes. Tip: Use short, quick strokes to define the paw pads.

Step 7: The Second Front Leg

Adding the second front leg and continuing the belly line.

Add the other front leg, making sure it overlaps slightly with the first. Extend the belly line. Tip: Pay attention to the ankle contour to make the leg look natural.

Step 8: Drawing the Rear Leg

Drawing the rear leg with defined toes and paw.

Sketch the rear leg using overlapping curves. Tip: The rear leg should look a bit thicker than the front legs to show the dog's muscle structure.

Step 9: Finalizing the Legs

Adding the final leg to complete the dachshund's body outline.

Complete the final leg to finish the body outline. Tip: Double-check your proportions—ensure the legs look balanced against the long body.

Step 10: Coloring Your Masterpiece

A fully colored, cute cartoon dachshund drawing.

Time to color! Use reddish-brown or black with tan markings for a classic look. Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to blend colors smoothly.