Drawing Cartoon Schnauzers

Ever hit a snag while sketching a Schnauzer?

The odds are they you’ve never drawn a Schnauzer before.

If that’s the case, it’s time to pick up a pencil and try doodling this most distinctive of dogs that lends itself very well to cartooning.

Before we go any further, what do you think are three features of Schnauzers?

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There are three different breeds of Schnauzer:

  • miniature

  • standard

  • giant

Key Features

  • Schnauzers have a powerful, athletic build. So aim for a square or rectangular shape overall.

  • Don’t stint on the eyebrows! Make sure your Schnauzer has a splendid pair of brows.

  • The whiskers and beard also help to set a Schnauzer aparts, so be generous with the penstrokes.

  • Along with other breeds such as Dobermans, Rottweilers etc, Schnauzers used to have their tails docked. Not anymore, so don’t forget the tail.

  • The ears can be either cropped or uncropped.

I drew this recently to help illustrate an article on dog walking posture. Feel free to use it as a reference while drawing your own Schnauzers.

Giant Schnauzer Colours

Schnauzer Schummary

  • Think square or rectangular body shape

  • Whiskers and Beard

  • Eyebrows!

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