How to Draw a Jackal

1. Begin the jackal outline by drawing the animal’s face.

Enclose an irregular round shape for the nose pad, and extend two curved lines from it to form the snout. Extend another curved line to form the lower jaw.

Then, use two curved lines that don’t quite meet at the corners to form the eye, and shade a round pupil inside it.

2. Draw two round shapes within the nose pad to indicate the nostrils. Then, draw the top of the head using a long curved line and several short lines that meet at jagged points to give it a furry texture.

Draw the ears, using two curved lines for each - they should meet at gentle points. Contour the near ear with two curved lines. Enclose a round shape for the eye, and shade another round shape inside it.

3. Use overlapping curved lines to sketch the front and back of the neck, the chest, and the top of the leg.

Notice that in some places, short lines meet at jagged points to suggest a furry texture. Then, use curved lines to detail the ears and around the eyes.

4. Use a series of long and short overlapping lines to draw the leg and paw. Use a series of curved lines that meet at jagged points to sketch the top of the leg and the belly.

5. Extend a long curved line from the neck to form the animal’s back. Then, use a series of long and short curved lines to draw the rear leg and paw.

6. Draw the remaining legs, again using long lines for the sides and shorter, overlapping curved lines for the toes of the paw.

7. Complete the last paw, using short, overlapping curved lines. Then, begin drawing the jackal’s bushy tail. Use a series of curved lines that meet at jagged points.

8. Complete the tail using curved lines that meet at jagged points. Use similar lines to highlight the dark patch on the jackal’s back.

9. Texture the fur with additional curved lines.

Your cartoon jackal outline is now complete. Color your drawing. Jackals have tan fur with gray or black markings on their back and tail.