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Coloring page of a cute, happy cartoon puppy standing with its tongue sticking out.

Cute happy puppy with its tongue out coloring page

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Free for home and classroom use · 300 dpi

About this coloring page

This coloring page features a cheerful, cartoon puppy standing on all four paws. The puppy has large, friendly eyes looking upward, floppy ears, a tiny wagging tail, and its tongue happily sticking out. It has a round face with a small patch over one eye and soft tufts of fur on its chest.

With its thick black outlines and large, open spaces, this drawing is perfect for young artists. Toddlers and preschoolers will find it easy to color within the wide sections without feeling frustrated. The simple shapes make it an excellent choice for practicing basic coloring techniques.

While coloring, you can talk about how dogs show their feelings. Ask your child why they think the puppy has its tongue out and what makes their own pets happy. It is a great way to learn about animal behavior and emotions.

Drawn with the help of AI and checked by our team.

Suggested colors

  • Golden puppy fur
  • Happy pink tongue
  • Warm brown patch
  • Bright white chest
  • Dark brown nose
  • Soft blue background

Good for

Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and kids
Level
Easy: big shapes and thick lines, great for little hands.
Time
About 10 to 15 minutes
Paper
US Letter or A4, any home printer

Skills it practices

  • Fine motor skills
  • Color recognition
  • Hand-eye coordination

Activity ideas

  • Give the puppy a name and write it at the top of the page.
  • Draw a colorful dog collar or a small bone next to the puppy's paws.
  • Count the puppy's paws and ears out loud while coloring them.

Learn while you color

  • Dogs can learn the meaning of many words and hand signals.
  • Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, many times stronger than ours.
  • Puppies are born with their eyes closed and open them after about two weeks.

Coloring tips for this page

  • Use chunky crayons or thick markers: the big shapes are made for them.
  • Leave a tiny white dot in each eye and on the nose to make them shine.
  • For spotted dogs, color the spots first with a dark marker, then the body around them.
  • A green park or blue sky behind the dog makes the whole page pop.

Make it yours

Turn a photo of your kids, pet or family into a coloring page like this one, or put a few pages together as a coloring book.

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