How to Draw a Labrador Retriever Head and Face

1. Begin the Labrador retriever head and face outline by drawing its eye. Use two curved lines to craft the double-pointed shape. Then, shade a large circle within it to form the pupil. Draw a jagged curved line above the eye to indicate the brow.

2. Draw the other eye, again using two curved lines. Notice that its shape appears squished because you are viewing it from a different angle. Use curved lines to contour the brows.

3. Use two lines to sketch the oval-shaped nose, noting that the lines do not meet. Then, use curved lines to draw the top of the snout and contour below the eye.

4. Draw two spiral-shaped lines within the nose to indicate the nostrils. Then, draw an inverted "Y" shape below the nose to form the mouth. Notice that one arm of the "Y" is much longer than the others.

5. Continue to sketch the dog's head. Use overlapping and jagged lines to form the jawline, the lower lip, the side of the snout, and the side of the head.

6. Use a long curved line to draw the top of the dog's head. Use another for the ear. Connect these long lines with a series of short, jagged lines that lend the appearance of fur.

7. Complete the ear, continuing the long line and doubling it back upon itself. Then draw the remaining ear. Notice the jagged, furry lines at the top of the ear.

8. Use a series of lines that meet at jagged points to draw the dog's neck and shoulder.

9. Complete your Labrador retriever head and face outline by contouring and texturing the face and neck. Use curved lines that meet at jagged points. On each side of the muzzle, shade small ovals to indicate the dog's whiskers (yes, dogs have whiskers just like cats do).

Color your cartoon of a Labrador retriever’s head and face. We've colored ours brown like a chocolate lab. Other common colors for labs include black, yellow, silver, red, and white.