Puppy and Mama Dog

Resting on a soft mat, a gentle mother dog lies down with her small puppy snuggled tight against her side, her head curved lovingly toward the pup. Both have floppy ears and warm, happy faces, making this one of the most heartfelt pages in the collection. The two dogs give you a nice size contrast to play with — color them as matching shades to show they are family, or pick two tones that still look like they belong together. The larger mama shape is easy for younger colorists, while the cuddled-up pose rewards careful shading around where they touch. Mother dogs are very protective and spend lots of time keeping their puppies warm, clean, and fed in the early weeks of life. Print it out on US Letter or A4 paper and color a picture full of warm puppy-dog love.