How to Draw Pluto: Easy 9-Step Disney Tutorial for Kids

Bring Mickey’s best friend to life with this beginner-friendly drawing guide. Designed for young artists ages 5 and up, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow along to master Pluto's iconic floppy ears and playful expression while building your confidence in character sketching.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of Pluto from Mickey Mouse, perfect for young artists.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face and Eyes

Pencil sketch showing the initial outline of Pluto's eyes and nose bridge on white paper.

Start by drawing a soft curved line for the bridge of the nose, then add two 'M' shapes above it for his expressive eyes. Shade in two small ovals for pupils. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil lines light and feathery so you can easily adjust the shape of the eyes if needed.

Step 2: Defining the Snout

Drawing the large oval nose and snout area of Pluto.

Draw a large, rounded oval for the nose pad. Enclose the snout around it with a smooth, curved line. Add small dashes at the corners of the mouth to give him that classic happy grin. Teacher's Tip: Pluto's nose is quite large, so don't be afraid to make it nice and bold!

Step 3: Adding the Tongue and Head Shape

Adding the forehead structure and Pluto's signature lolling tongue.

Draw an 'M' shape above the eyes to form his forehead, then use wavy lines to connect it to the mouth. Add a lolling tongue using overlapping curves. Teacher's Tip: Make the tongue look relaxed and floppy to capture Pluto's silly personality.

Step 4: Sketching the Iconic Ears

Drawing the long, floppy ears extending from the sides of Pluto's head.

Extend two long, curved lines from the sides of the head, doubling them back to create those famous floppy ears. Start the neck line from the mouth area. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry if the ears aren't perfectly symmetrical; Pluto's ears are meant to look loose and wiggly!

Step 5: Drawing the Collar and Body

Adding the collar and the start of the body outline.

Use two 'C' shaped lines to sketch the collar, adding a small extra line for depth. Continue the body with two long, sweeping curves. Teacher's Tip: Imagine the collar is a thick band around his neck to help you place it correctly.

Step 6: The First Front Paw

Detailing the first front leg and paw of the Pluto drawing.

Use two long curved lines to form the leg, doubling one back to create the toe. Add two more small lines to finish the paw. Teacher's Tip: Keep the leg slightly curved to show that Pluto is standing in a relaxed pose.

Step 7: The Second Front Leg

Adding the second front leg to complete the front stance.

Draw the second foreleg using overlapping curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Since this leg is slightly behind the first, make it overlap just a little to create a sense of space and depth.

Step 8: Adding the Rear Leg

Sketching the bent rear leg to show movement.

Sketch the rear leg bent at the knee using overlapping curves. Teacher's Tip: A bent leg adds movement to your drawing, making Pluto look like he's ready to run and play!

Step 9: Finalizing the Body and Tail

Finalizing the body outline and adding the tail.

Complete the torso with short curves and add the final rear leg. Finish by drawing a thick, narrow tail. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker pencil stroke now to outline your final drawing and erase any stray guidelines.

Step 10: Bring Pluto to Life with Color

The finished Pluto drawing colored with golden yellow fur and black ears.

Time to color! Use a vibrant golden yellow for his fur, black for those floppy ears, and a soft pink for his tongue. A bright red or green collar really makes him pop. Teacher's Tip: Try using light, even strokes with your colored pencils to keep the fur looking smooth.