Coloring Christmas dogs is one of the sweetest ways to bring the spirit of the holidays into your coloring pages. Whether they’re bundled up in knitted sweaters, wrapped in scarves, wearing fluffy winter hats, or dressed as a glowing Christmas tree, these adorable pups instantly add warmth, charm, and life to your cute coloring pages, kawaii Christmas art, and aesthetic holiday illustrations.
In this guide, Southern Lotus will walk you through four delightful ways to color Christmas dogs, all demonstrated on pages from the Southern Lotus Coloring Books. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced colorist, these styles are easy to follow, relaxing to practice, and wonderfully cozy to color.
The Dachshund brings a warm, nostalgic winter feeling with its festive red sweater and gentle brown tones. This style is perfect for artists who love kawaii Christmas coloring pages, soft holiday palettes, and cozy, storybook like illustrations. The mix of warm reds and greens makes this little dog shine in any Christmas spread.
Colors used: E110, Y1, Y050, WG3, R3, G3, E310, R017, 101
Fill the base using E110 for the fur and R3 for the sweater. Let everything dry completely so your colors stay clean and even.
Add darker patches with E310 and R017 to deepen the shadows on both the dog and its costume, especially under the belly and around folds.
Add textures and shadows with matching shades like WG3 and G3 to create extra dimension along the sweater pattern and around the legs.
Finish with highlights using a white acrylic pen to brighten the sweater details and add tiny festive sparkles.
This fluffy Poodle transforms into the sweetest little reindeer with its red holiday hoodie and soft curly fur. The cozy color palette makes this dog perfect for artists who enjoy kawaii Christmas art, soft shading, and playful winter outfits.
Colors used: GC5, R3, G3, E120, 101
Fill the base with GC5 for the fur and R3 for the hoodie. Allow the marker layers to dry fully before adding more details.
Add patterns on the hoodie using a white acrylic pen to mimic knitted holiday fabric and tiny snowflake motifs.
Add texture and shadows using G3 and E120 to define folds in the hoodie and shape the fluffy ears and paws.
Add highlights with a white acrylic pen to brighten the hood, drawstring, and soft curls around the face.
The Samoyed’s fluffy white coat paired with a vibrant winter hat and scarf makes this design irresistibly cheerful. This style is great for practicing highlights, layering, and soft fur textures ideal for kawaii Christmas coloring pages and relaxing winter art sessions.
Colors used: G3, R3, R110, R017, YG410, WG01, 101
Fill in the base using WG01 for the fur and R3 for the hat and scarf. Let everything dry before moving on to small details.
Add patterns with yellow and red acrylic markers to give the winter accessories a festive woven look.
Add textures and shadows using G3, R110, and R017 to make the white fur appear soft, round, and fluffy.
Add lines and highlights with a white acrylic pen to brighten the scarf pattern and add gentle shine to the hat.
The Beagle lights up the page with its adorable Christmas tree costume complete with ornaments, layered green frills, and a glowing star on top. This playful design is perfect for fans of festive kawaii styles, colorful holiday palettes, and whimsical alcohol marker tutorials.
Colors used: YR170, G170, Y050, R3, R110, WG01, 101
Fill the base using YR170 and R3 for the fur and the main costume shapes. Allow it to dry fully before layering more green.
Add shadows to the ornaments with G170 and deepen the yellow areas with Y050 to create a glowing, dimensional look.
Add textures and shadows using WG01 and matching colors to shape the costume folds, paws, and fluffy chest.
Add highlights with a white acrylic pen to brighten the ornaments, costume edges, and the star topper.
Southern Lotus Coloring Books are designed with clean, cute line art and beginner-friendly layouts that make each holiday dog easy and joyful to color. The pages give you plenty of space for shading, layering markers, and adding acrylic details, so you can practice new techniques without feeling overwhelmed.
Try exploring color layering, soft shading, and acrylic pen accents on a practice sheet first. Then bring your favorite Christmas dog to life inside your book. These tutorials are a cozy way to relax, experiment with alcohol markers, and fill your holiday season with cute, colorful moments.
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