Dog coloring page for toddlers ages 1-3, free to print
A big dog coloring page for toddlers: one picture with no background, a thick outline, and the word DOG underneath that can be colored too. It is a real page from a printed book. Free to print in US Letter or A4, with no sign-up.
Dog coloring page
The dog is drawn large and simple: a big body, a head with a floppy ear, a tail and four legs. There is almost no fine detail, so a child can fill the whole dog with one color or give the ear, the legs and the tail their own.
This page has one more thing going for it. A dog is an animal many children see in real life, at home or on a walk. A child often recognizes it, names it, and picks a color for it right away.
The main outline measures 2.4 to 4.8 mm, and the picture fills roughly 70 to 82 percent of the page and sits in the center. There is no background, no kennel, no leash and nothing else around it, only one large dog.
Under the picture is the word DOG in large outline letters. It can be colored too, and an adult can say the word out loud and point to it while the child colors.
Printing them
- Choose Letter or A4, whichever your printer takes
- Thick crayons are easiest for first attempts
- If your child uses markers, slip a spare sheet underneath
- Print a few copies and try the dog in different colors
Is this page right for your child?
It is a good fit if:
- Your child is 1 to 3, or older and just starting to color
- They still go outside the line often
- One big picture is easier for them than a page full of small detail
- They recognize dogs at home, on the street or in books and like looking at them
The page may be too simple if:
- Your child already colors small areas confidently inside the line
- They ask for more detailed drawings with fur, a collar and other extras
- They would rather draw a picture themselves than fill in a finished one
The dog is one of 39 animals in the book
This free page comes from First Coloring Book for Toddlers Ages 1-3, ISBN 978-1-963328-27-1. The dog belongs to the animal theme: the book has 39 of them, and 111 different pictures in all.
Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Parrot, Crocodile, Monkey, Kangaroo, Rhino, Flamingo, Lemur, Hummingbird, Giraffe, Koala, Frog, Alpaca, Bunny, Owl, Hedgehog, Goat, Bat, Raccoon, Bear, Fox, Chicken, Chameleon, Cow, Beaver, Eagle, Hamster, Cat, Dog (free on this page), Squirrel, Duck, Deer, Mouse, Bee, Dragonfly, Snail, Butterfly
The book this page comes from
The same principle runs through the book: one large picture per page, a thick outline, and the word underneath in large outline letters. 114 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches. Every picture is drawn by hand and none is repeated. The book has a five star review from Readers' Favorite.
First Coloring Book for Toddlers Ages 1-3
Download the printable PDF · $3.99The whole book: all 111 pictures
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The PDF is yours to keep and print at home as often as you like. The download link opens right after checkout and also arrives by email.
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Drawings by Ricardo Demi, published by Magic of Discoveries LLC. Print as many copies as you like for home, school or daycare. Please do not resell them, republish the files, or use them in a book or product of your own.
Questions parents ask
Is this dog coloring page really free to print?
Yes. No account, no email and no payment. Two sizes are available, Letter and A4.
Is this dog page right for a two year old?
If your child is just starting to color, the large areas and the small amount of detail make it a comfortable page. Staying exactly inside the line is not expected, that comes gradually.
What breed is the dog?
The dog is drawn in a general way, without the marks of any particular breed.
What is best for coloring it?
Thick crayons are easiest for the youngest hands. Colored pencils call for steadier movements. With markers, slip a spare sheet underneath.
Are there more free coloring pages for toddlers?
Yes. Ten real pages from the same book are free to print on this site. The book itself holds 111 different pictures.