What age is this origami Dog Face for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “いぬ” (犬). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold AnimalsTraditional

How to make an origami Dog FaceいぬDog Face

A cute puppy face with floppy ears. A perfect first model.

★★Shiba Inu Face (Easy)★★★★Dog (Challenge) (Challenge)

4 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

三角に折る
Fold in half to make a triangle.
耳を折る
Fold down the ears.
下のかどを1まいだけ上に折る
Fold the bottom corner up. Fold only the top layer.
のこりのかどをうしろへ折る
Fold the other corner behind.
できあがり！目と鼻をかいたら、いぬの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and nose, and your puppy is ready!

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Dog Face for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “いぬ” (犬). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.