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Dog paper applique: 18 printable kits

18 dog collage kits: 12 color and 6 to color in, including four complex scenes. Backgrounds, pieces, examples and A4 PDFs.

  • 12 color + 6 to color in
  • PDF A4
  • Free, no sign-up
Choose an applique
Golden puppy in the meadow Harbor dog at the lighthouse Orchard dog with an apple basket

Use scissors with adult supervision. If cutting is difficult, an adult prepares the pieces while the child colors, arranges and glues.

18 printable kits

Golden puppy in the meadow — assembly example
Example
Golden puppy in the meadow — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Golden puppy in the meadow

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Corgi in the garden — assembly example
Example
Corgi in the garden — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Corgi in the garden

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Dalmatian at play — assembly example
Example
Dalmatian at play — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Dalmatian at play

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Dachshund by the path — assembly example
Example
Dachshund by the path — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Dachshund by the path

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Poodle in the park — assembly example
Example
Poodle in the park — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Poodle in the park

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Glue the separate bow over the printed neck bow; arrange the four scenery pieces around the dog.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Husky in the snow — assembly example
Example
Husky in the snow — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Husky in the snow

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Sleeping puppy — assembly example
Example
Sleeping puppy — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Sleeping puppy

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Lay the cushion on the ground first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Terrier on a walk — assembly example
Example
Terrier on a walk — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Terrier on a walk

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Beagle follows a scent — assembly example
Example
Beagle follows a scent — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Beagle follows a scent

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Spaniel by the pond — assembly example
Example
Spaniel by the pond — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Spaniel by the pond

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Shaggy sheepdog — assembly example
Example
Shaggy sheepdog — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Shaggy sheepdog

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Retriever with wagging tail — assembly example
Example
Retriever with wagging tail — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Retriever with wagging tail

Color-in kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages

Color before cutting. Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the rear plant or ground object first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Puppy picnic — assembly example
Example
Puppy picnic — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Puppy picnic

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Medium difficulty

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Lay the picnic blanket on the ground first.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Puppy at the kennel — assembly example
Example
Puppy at the kennel — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Puppy at the kennel

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Medium difficulty

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the kennel behind the puppy.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Dog by the garden bridge — assembly example
Example
Dog by the garden bridge — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Dog by the garden bridge

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Complex composition

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the tree behind the bridge; keep the bridge opening visible.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Puppy camping — assembly example
Example
Puppy camping — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Puppy camping

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Complex composition

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the tree behind the tent and the log on the ground.
  2. Position the dog with its paws or body supported.
  3. Place the remaining scenery around it; keep the face clear.
  4. Glue rear layers first and foreground accents last.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Harbor dog at the lighthouse — assembly example
Example
Harbor dog at the lighthouse — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Harbor dog at the lighthouse

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Complex composition

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the lighthouse on the far shore and the sailboat on the water.
  2. Set the pier in the foreground; glue the dog with its paws on the deck.
  3. Put the sun above the sea, away from the lighthouse.
  4. Glue the lifebuoy in front. Its center stays white paper; do not cut the hole.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Orchard dog with an apple basket — assembly example
Example
Orchard dog with an apple basket — all pieces to cut out
Pieces

Orchard dog with an apple basket

Color kit · Pieces: 6

2 pages · Complex composition

Arrange every piece before gluing; keep the background whole.

PDF · A4
Background, pieces and layer order
  1. Place the apple tree behind the low fence.
  2. Position the dog in front of the fence, with paws on the ground.
  3. Set the apple crate beside the dog, keeping its face clear.
  4. Add the basket in front of the crate and the sun above the tree.

Check all six pieces and keep the face clear. If paws float, lower the dog or slide its support underneath.

Background · PNG · Pieces · PNG · Example · PNG

Choose a dog scene

These eighteen paper applique projects make flat pictures by gluing separate pieces onto a whole background. Twelve kits are full color and six are black outlines to color yourself. Every cutting sheet contains one whole dog and five movable scenery pieces. The cards show the assembled picture and all the pieces, so you can choose a dog and check the cutting shapes before downloading. Each PDF has exactly two A4 pages: the background, followed by the pieces, a small example and numbered layer instructions.

Begin with a simple scene if turning paper around curves is still difficult. A seated puppy has a broad outline; a running dog asks for more careful turns around the paws. The two medium scenes introduce a large support: a picnic blanket or kennel. The four complex scenes use a bridge, a tent, a harbor pier or an apple orchard with overlapping scenery. Difficulty comes from arranging the picture and choosing layers, rather than cutting tiny eyes or decorations.

Print and prepare

Use A4 paper, 210 × 297 mm, and print both pages at 100% or Actual size with the same settings. The background and pieces use a shared physical scale. Keep page one whole; the small picture on page two is an assembly reference, not another piece. You can also download the background and cutting sheet as PNG files, but print their matching pair at the same size.

Gather child scissors, a glue stick and coloring pencils. An adult should supervise cutting and can prepare a difficult outline. Color an outline project before cutting: a whole sheet is easier to hold than a loose paw. Eyes, spots and fur marks stay inside the dog. Follow the outside border, leaving a little white margin where that makes a bend easier. The dog remains one piece, including its paws, ears and tail.

Build the scene without glue first

Cut a loose area around each object, then use short cuts while turning the paper with your other hand. Put the six pieces beside the background and count them. Set the broad support or rear shrub down first, then place the dog so its paws meet the ground or support. Spread the other scenery pieces around the dog, with the sun or cloud above and ground objects below. Check the numbered instructions for the chosen kit.

Overlap helps show what is behind and what is in front. A blanket goes underneath the dog; a bowl can sit slightly in front of its paws. Keep the eyes and muzzle visible. Leave an open patch of background between some objects so the picture does not become crowded. The example shows one possible arrangement of the same parts; you may choose different positions for the scenery.

Check, adjust and glue

Before using glue, check that every piece has a place and nothing hangs outside the background. If the dog appears to float, move it lower or slide the support under its paws. If a shrub hides its face, move the shrub sideways. If a small object disappears behind the body, bring it forward into open space. Make these repairs while the pieces can still move.

Lift one layer at a time and apply a little glue, beginning with the rear pieces. Press each piece gently, then let the picture dry flat. A curled edge can be pressed again before the glue dries. On another copy, move the dog to the opposite side and rearrange all five scenery pieces. Keep the dog supported and the face visible. Explain which object is farthest away and which overlaps another: that is the composition skill to try again in your own paper picture.

Applique questions

How many kits are included?

18 distinct projects: 12 color and 6 outline kits, including two medium and four complex color scenes.

How many pages are in each PDF?

Two: a whole background and pieces with a small example and layer order.

Do we cut out the eyes and patterns?

No. Cut the outside edge; paws, ears and tail remain attached to the dog.

Can I rearrange the pieces?

Yes. Preserve support beneath the feet and the overlap order; keep the face visible.

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