Golden Retriever
DetailedAges 6-12
A Golden Retriever with its wavy feathered coat and plumed tail. The breed was developed in Scotland to retrieve birds for hunters, and it is still a popular family and assistance dog.
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Dog Breed Coloring Pages
13 printable sheets · 5-12
Each breed here is drawn with the features that really tell it apart: coat length, ear shape, body build and tail.
Colour them in, then read the notes under each page to find out where the breed comes from and what it was originally bred to do.
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One PDF containing all 13 sheets, ready for US Letter or A4.
Open all 13 — PDFHow to use these coloring pages
- Pick a page, then open it to see the full-size preview.
- Choose Download PDF for the best print quality, or Print Coloring Page to send it straight to your printer.
- Print on plain paper for crayons and pencils, or thicker paper if you are using markers or paint.
- Read the facts underneath while the colouring is drying — that is the learning half of the page.
The coloring pages
Labrador Retriever
MediumAges 5-10
A Labrador Retriever sitting, with its short coat and thick 'otter' tail. Labradors come from Newfoundland in Canada, where they helped fishing crews, and they are one of the most common pet breeds in the world.
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German Shepherd
DetailedAges 6-12
A German Shepherd standing alert, with tall pointed ears and a long muzzle. The breed was created in Germany in the 1890s for herding, and is now often used in police and search work.
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Dachshund
MediumAges 5-10
A Dachshund in profile, with its long low body and short legs. It was bred in Germany to follow badgers and other animals into their burrows.
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Corgi
MediumAges 5-10
A Welsh Corgi with big upright ears and very short legs. Corgis were bred in Wales to herd cattle, nipping at their heels and staying low enough to avoid a kick.
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Siberian Husky
DetailedAges 6-12
A Siberian Husky with a thick double coat and curled tail. Huskies were bred by the Chukchi people of Siberia to pull sleds long distances in the cold.
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Beagle
MediumAges 5-10
A Beagle with its nose to the ground. Beagles are scent hounds with long drop ears that help sweep smells up towards the nose.
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Learn While You Color: Dog Breeds
How a dog's nose works
A dog's nose has far more smell receptors than ours, and part of the air it breathes in is sent to a separate smelling area instead of to the lungs. That is why a dog can pick one scent out of a busy mixture, and why dogs are trained to find lost people, ripe crops and hidden objects.
Dogs and people
Dogs were the first animals people lived with, domesticated from wolves at least 15,000 years ago. Different jobs — herding sheep, guarding homes, hunting, pulling sleds and keeping people company — shaped the many breeds we know today.
More dog breed coloring pages
Poodle
MediumAges 5-10
A Poodle with its curly coat and pompom tail. Poodles were originally water retrievers, and the unusual clip was meant to keep the joints warm while swimming.
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French Bulldog
MediumAges 5-10
A French Bulldog with large bat ears and a short flat face. Flat-faced breeds can find breathing and hot weather harder than other dogs, so they need careful exercise.
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Chihuahua
EasyAges 4-8
A Chihuahua, one of the smallest dog breeds, with a rounded head and very large upright ears. The breed takes its name from a state in Mexico.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
DetailedAges 6-12
A Bernese Mountain Dog with a long thick coat and sturdy build. These dogs come from the Swiss mountains, where they pulled carts and helped on farms.
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Border Collie
DetailedAges 6-12
A Border Collie in the low crouch it uses when working sheep. Border Collies come from the border country between Scotland and England and are famous for how quickly they learn.
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Great Dane
MediumAges 5-10
A Great Dane, one of the tallest dog breeds, with long legs and a deep chest. Despite the name, the breed was developed in Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are these pages for?
- This collection suits ages 5-12. Younger children can work on the simpler pages while older children take on the detailed ones.
- Are these dog coloring pages free?
- Yes. Every DoodleLearn coloring page is free to print at home, in a classroom or for homeschooling. Please do not resell them or upload the files elsewhere.
- What paper size do they print on?
- Each PDF is built for US Letter and prints cleanly on A4 as well, with margins that stay inside most home and school printers.
- Can I use these in my classroom?
- Yes. Teachers and homeschool families are welcome to print as many copies as they need for their own group.
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