Christmas is even cuter with puppies around! If your kids love dogs and all things Christmas, these free Christmas puppy coloring pages are a lovely way to spend a little time together during the holidays.
We’ve put together 20 printable designs featuring puppies in Santa hats, playing in the snow, sitting among Christmas presents, and enjoying cozy moments by the fireplace. There are plenty of cheerful scenes to choose from, so every dog lover can find a favorite.
Each coloring sheet comes as a separate PDF that you can download and print at home. Grab some crayons or colored pencils, pick a puppy, and have fun giving it a festive look.
20 Free Printable Christmas Puppy Coloring Pages
Browse the collection below and click the Download Now button beneath any coloring page to get its printable PDF. You can choose just one or print several for a Christmas afternoon at home.
How to Download and Print Your Coloring Pages
Getting your favorite puppy coloring sheet ready takes just a few steps.
First, scroll through the collection and choose the design you like. Click the Download Now button underneath it to get the PDF. Once the file is saved, open it and select the print option.
Our coloring sheets are formatted for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Regular white printer paper works well with crayons and colored pencils. If you’re using markers, thicker paper can help prevent ink from soaking through.
Before printing, check that your printer is set to portrait orientation. If the border appears too close to the edge, choose “Fit” or “Fit to printable area” in your printer settings. You can also use A4 paper by scaling the PDF to fit.
Print as many different designs as you want for your coloring session. Keeping a few extra sheets handy is useful when kids want to try another color combination or start over with a new puppy.
Christmas Puppy Coloring Ideas
There’s no single way a Christmas puppy has to look. Some kids might want to color a golden puppy with a bright red Santa hat, while others may choose a brown-and-white spotted dog wearing a green scarf.
For a traditional Christmas look, try red, green, white, and gold. These colors work particularly well for Santa hats, gift wrapping, stockings, ribbons, and Christmas tree decorations.
You can also try something different. A puppy wearing a pink Christmas sweater or sitting beside a blue-and-silver Christmas tree can look just as sweet.
Here are a few ideas to try as you color.
Give Each Puppy a Different Fur Color
Try using golden yellow, caramel brown, light gray, or cream for the puppies. A combination of two colors can help create cute markings around their ears, paws, and faces.
Kids can even color the puppies to look like their own pets. If your family has a dog, see how closely you can match its fur and markings.
Try Different Christmas Color Combinations
Red and green are familiar Christmas favorites, but you can mix in other colors, too.
For example, try a blue scarf with white snowflakes, purple and pink gift boxes, or a Christmas stocking with alternating red and yellow stripes.
Colored pencils are especially handy for smaller decorations, while crayons work nicely for filling larger spaces.
Add Your Own Holiday Details
Once the puppy is colored, there’s still room to make the page your own.
You could draw a few extra snowflakes around a puppy playing outside, add little stars above a Christmas tree, or give a puppy a colorful collar.
For a finishing touch, try adding a small amount of glitter glue to a Christmas ornament or the star on top of a tree. Let the page dry completely before hanging it up.
Fun Ways to Use Christmas Puppy Coloring Sheets
Coloring is a nice way to keep little hands busy during December, especially when everyone is home getting ready for Christmas.
Here are a few ways to use your finished pages beyond a regular coloring session.
Make a Christmas Coloring Corner
Set up a small table with printed puppy coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils, and a container for finished artwork.
If you’re having family over, leave several designs on the table so visiting kids can sit down and color whenever they feel like it.
This also works well while adults are preparing Christmas dinner or wrapping gifts.
Turn Finished Pages into Christmas Decorations
Finished coloring sheets can become part of your holiday decorations.
Hang them on the refrigerator, tape them to a bedroom door, or attach them to a string with small clothespins to make a Christmas display.
You could even dedicate a section of the wall to your child’s finished pages and add a new one every day leading up to Christmas.
Create Homemade Christmas Cards
A colored puppy makes a sweet homemade Christmas card, particularly for grandparents or other family members who love dogs.
Print your favorite design at a smaller size, color it, and attach it to a folded piece of cardstock. Write a Christmas message inside and it’s ready to give.
Kids can make several cards using different puppy designs, so each person receives something a little different.
Use Them for a Christmas Party Activity
If you’re organizing a children’s Christmas party, print a selection of puppy coloring sheets before everyone arrives.
Place crayons and colored pencils in the middle of the table and let each child choose a design.
You could display the finished pages together or let the children take their artwork home as a small party keepsake.
Make a Christmas Coloring Book
If your child enjoys coloring puppies, why not put all 20 pages together in a little Christmas coloring book?
Print the collection, arrange the sheets in your preferred order, and staple them along one edge or place them in a folder.
Let your child decorate a cover with their name and a Christmas puppy drawing. It’s a nice activity to work on throughout the school holidays.
Tips for Coloring with Younger Kids
A few simple preparations can make coloring time more enjoyable, especially for children who are still learning to stay inside the lines.
Start with a small selection of crayons rather than putting every color on the table. Red, green, brown, yellow, blue, and pink give kids plenty of choices for puppies and Christmas decorations.
If your child is still practicing their grip, chunky crayons may be more comfortable to hold. Colored pencils are a good option for children who enjoy working on smaller details.
It also helps to let kids choose the puppy they want to color. Some may head straight for the puppy in a Christmas stocking, while others will prefer the puppy playing in the snow.
And if a purple puppy with orange ears is what they want to create, that’s perfectly fine. The best part is seeing what they come up with.
FAQs
Are These Christmas Puppy Coloring Pages Free?
Yes! All 20 Christmas puppy coloring pages in this collection are free to download and print. Each design has its own PDF, so you can choose your favorites without downloading the whole collection.
What Paper Should I Use for Printing?
Regular white printer paper is fine for crayons and colored pencils. If you plan to use markers, try thicker paper and place a spare sheet underneath to protect your table.
Can I Print These Coloring Pages on A4 Paper?
Yes. Although the PDFs are formatted for US Letter paper, you can print them on A4 by selecting “Fit to page” in your printer settings. This will adjust the artwork to fit your paper size.
Are These Coloring Pages Suitable for Preschoolers?
Several designs have large open spaces, including the puppy with a Santa hat, the puppy in a gift box, and the puppy with a candy cane.
Younger children may enjoy starting with those, while older kids can spend more time coloring Christmas trees, presents, and other decorations.
Can I Use Markers Instead of Crayons?
Of course! Washable markers are a good choice for kids, especially for bright Christmas colors. Use thicker paper if possible, since some markers can bleed through regular printer paper.
What Can I Do with the Finished Coloring Pages?
You can hang them around the house, make homemade Christmas cards, or collect them in a folder. They also make sweet decorations for a child’s bedroom during the holiday season.
Enjoy Some Puppy Coloring Time This Christmas!
We hope these printable Christmas puppies bring a little extra fun to your holiday plans. Pick a few favorites, set out the coloring supplies, and let everyone create their own version.
And if you have a little dog lover at home, try printing the entire collection so there’s always another puppy ready to color.
Happy coloring, and Merry Christmas!
