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Paper Pups: 35 Free Printable Dog Templates to Cut & Fold (2025 Update)

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Paper pups patternsPaper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut & Fold by Hiroshi Hayakawa is one of those books that you can simple sit back and enjoy the experience of making something, kind of like paint by numbers. 

Paper crafting just got paws-itively delightful! Whether you’re a seasoned origami enthusiast or looking for fun kids’ crafts, these 35 dog templates from Paper Pups offer endless creative possibilities. Originally published in 2013, we’ve completely updated this guide with new tips, template variations, and reader success stories.

Why try these templates today?
? Perfect for school projects & rainy day activities
? Great way to upcycle scrap paper
? Develops fine motor skills in children
? Creates charming homemade decorations

What’s Included in Paper Pups

The book features ready-to-use templates for:

  • Popular breeds: Dachshunds, Labradors, Poodles

  • Difficulty levels: From beginner to advanced

  • Special designs: Holiday-themed dogs, accessories

Pro Tip: Scan and enlarge templates for bigger projects!

 

folded paper dog dachshund 3-d

So whether you are a dog lover or paper lover or both you will surely get a kick out of making all these little Paper Pups! By the way that is my next plan is to try another of the patterns with some recycled paper, maybe a fun page from a magazine or old art catalog.

Looking for more Paper folding crafts? Check out these Origami books

More about the book from the publisher Lark Crafts:

“Cute crafts and adorable dogs—what could be more irresistible? From a Golden Retriever and French Bulldog to the beloved mutt, these 35 paper pups are appealing and fun to create. They’re made using kirigami, an art similar to origami: just photocopy the full-size templates and follow the simple steps to transform a flat shape into a dimensional animal! In addition to the dogs, accessories include a fire hydrant, doghouse, and a collection of collars to adorn your paper pet.

Hiroshi Hayakawa is a professor of drawing and mixed-media photography at the Columbus College of Art and Design. He earned BFAs in Photography and Fine Arts from the Columbus College of Art and Design, as well as his MFA in Photography at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Hiroshi began making kirigami animal sculptures in the mid-’90s when he was asked to create table decorations for a Chinese New Year’s party. The Sherrie Gallerie in Columbus, OH represents Hiroshi’s photography. He lives in Columbus.”

Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers or Faber castell coloring pencils .

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