How to Draw a Chihuahua

Learn how to draw a chihuahua. Let's begin!

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Cute Chihuahua

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    Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower left for the snout.
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    Draw two large and erect ears.
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    Draw the Chihuahua’s body using two circles connected by curved shapes.
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    Draw the legs attached to the body.
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    Draw the tail that curves over the back.
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    Draw details on the face, starting with the big dark expressive eyes and small curved strokes to show wrinkled skin on the forehead and around the eyes.
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    Draw the details on the snout and nose.
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    Trace the head shape and add short slanted strokes to represent the fur.
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    Do the same for the rest of the Chihuahua’s body.
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    Erase unnecessary lines.
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    Colour your drawing.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Chihuahua With a Collar

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    Draw a circle for the head and a small circle on the lower right portion for the snout.
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    Draw two large and erect ears.
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    Below the head, draw two curved lines for the neck and body.
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    Draw the legs.
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    Draw a crescent shape on the hind part on the Chihuahua’s body for the tail.
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    Draw large eyes and add small strokes around it to make the face look wrinkled.
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    Draw the details on the snout and nose.
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    Add finer details to the head and you can also add accessories like a collar.
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    Draw the rest of the body.
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    Erase unnecessary lines.
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    Colour your drawing.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I do it perfectly?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    This depends on what you think is perfect. You will most likely never get a drawing absolutely perfect, but you can get close. To do this you need a lot of practice and repetition. Try re-drawing the Chihuahua many times. No matter what each style you are drawing, cartoon or realistic, it takes practice and repetition.
  • Question
    I need to know a simpler way to draw a chihuahua. Any advice?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    That is about as simple as it gets, but you could ease up on details a bit or look up references.
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Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser gum
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors

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Updated: January 11, 2023
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Categories: Drawing Dogs | Chihuahuas
Article SummaryX

To draw a chihuahua, draw a circle for the head, a small circle on the lower left for the snout, and 2 large ears on top of the head. Next, form the body by making 2 circles and connecting the top and bottom of the circles with curved lines. Then, draw legs that are attached to the body and a tail curving over the back. Draw in facial features like big dark eyes, a nose, and wrinkles. Finally, add short slanted strokes for the fur and color in your chihuahua. For more advice, like how to draw a chihuahua with a collar, keep reading!

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