Dogs at Play Coloring Pages

5 printable sheets · 4-10

Dogs play with their whole body, and these scenes give children plenty of movement to colour.

Read the notes underneath to find out what each behaviour means to a dog.

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One PDF containing all 5 sheets, ready for US Letter or A4.

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How to use these coloring pages

  1. Pick a page, then open it to see the full-size preview.
  2. Choose Download PDF for the best print quality, or Print Coloring Page to send it straight to your printer.
  3. Print on plain paper for crayons and pencils, or thicker paper if you are using markers or paint.
  4. Read the facts underneath while the colouring is drying — that is the learning half of the page.

The coloring pages

Free printable dog playing fetch coloring page for kids

Dog Playing Fetch

MediumAges 4-10

A dog racing back with a ball. Fetch works so well because it uses the chase-and-carry behaviour many breeds were selected for.

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Free printable dog running through a park coloring page for kids

Dog Running Through a Park

MediumAges 4-10

A dog running across grass with trees behind. Most dogs need daily exercise, and how much depends on the breed and the dog's age.

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Free printable dog with a rope toy coloring page for kids

Dog With a Rope Toy

EasyAges 4-9

A dog gripping a knotted rope toy. Tug games are fine for most dogs when there are clear start and stop signals.

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Learn While You Color: How Dogs Play

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 dogs at play coloring pages

Free printable dog splashing in water coloring page for kids

Dog Splashing in Water

MediumAges 4-10

A dog leaping into shallow water. Many retrievers were bred to swim, though not every dog is a confident swimmer.

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Free printable dog digging in the garden coloring page for kids

Dog Digging in the Garden

MediumAges 4-10

A dog digging a hole with soil flying. Digging can be play, a way to cool down, or an old habit from burying food.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are these pages for?
This collection suits ages 4-10. 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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