How to Draw Tracker from Paw Patrol: Easy 10-Step Guide

Ready to bring the PAW Patrol's favorite jungle pup to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to practice building character shapes and proportions in just 10 simple steps.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of Tracker from PAW Patrol, ready for kids to learn.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Nose and Snout

Close-up sketch of Tracker's nose and eye, showing the initial geometric shapes used for facial structure.

Start by drawing an inverted triangle for the nose. From there, extend soft, curved lines to create the snout. Add three small circles for the eye, shading the smallest one to give Tracker his bright, alert look. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the snout shape if needed.

Step 2: Defining the Face and Eyes

Drawing the full facial outline of Tracker, including both eyes and the lower hat brim.

Use smooth, curved lines to outline the face and the base of his hat. Add the second eye using the same circular method as before, and draw a small curved line above each eye for the eyelids. Teacher's Tip: Drawing the eyelids helps give your character expression—try to keep them symmetrical!

Step 3: Adding the Hat and Ear

Sketching Tracker's cowboy hat and one ear, emphasizing the hat's structure.

Thicken the eyelid lines to make them pop. Now, draw the brim and crown of his signature cowboy hat. Add one triangular ear on top of the brim. Teacher's Tip: Use a slightly darker stroke for the hat brim to separate it from the fur of his head.

Step 4: Neck and Collar Details

Adding the second ear, the collar, and the shield-shaped badge to Tracker's outfit.

Draw the second ear to match the first. Add a shield shape on the hat and another below the face. Use small rectangles to build the neck and collar. Teacher's Tip: Keep the neck lines parallel to ensure the head looks centered on the body.

Step 5: Sketching the Vest and Leg

Outlining the vest and the first front leg of the character.

Use long, sweeping curved lines to outline the front and back of Tracker's vest, his sleeve, and his front leg. Teacher's Tip: Think of the vest as a simple vest-shape that hugs his torso; don't worry about perfect lines yet!

Step 6: Completing the Vest and Legs

Adding the remaining legs to the drawing to complete the body structure.

Finish the shape of the vest and add the remaining legs using simple curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the legs look like they are supporting his weight by keeping the bottom curves rounded.

Step 7: The Pup Pack and Tail

Drawing the Pup Pack on Tracker's back and adding his tail.

Finish all four legs. Add a curved line to the bottom of the vest and draw the Pup Pack on his back. Add a circle on the pack and a curved, bushy tail. Teacher's Tip: The tail adds personality—make it look happy and upright!

Step 8: Refining the Gear

Adding fine details like straps and buttons to Tracker's vest and Pup Pack.

Add detail to the vest and Pup Pack using extra curved lines and small rectangles. Teacher's Tip: These small lines represent the straps and buttons on his gear, which makes the drawing look more professional.

Step 9: Final Touches and Symbols

Adding final character details like the eye spots, hat paw print, and collar compass.

Add spots around the eyes, a paw print on the hat, and a compass rose on the collar. Teacher's Tip: The compass rose is a great detail for Tracker—take your time with the small lines inside the shield!

Step 10: Bringing Tracker to Life with Color

The finished, colored drawing of Tracker from PAW Patrol.

Your outline is complete! Now, bring Tracker to life. Use brown and white for his fur, and dark green with red bands for his vest and hat. Teacher's Tip: Use light, even strokes with your colored pencils to keep the colors vibrant and smooth.