What age is this origami Shiba Inu Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しばいぬ” (柴犬). 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.

★★Easy AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami Shiba Inu FaceしばいぬShiba Inu Face

A Shiba Inu face with pointy ears and white cheeks. Fold only the top layer to show the white side.

★Dog Face (First Fold)★★★★Dog (Challenge) (Challenge)

7 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を上へ折って、耳をつくる
Fold the tips up to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを1まいだけ上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出て、白いほっぺと口もとになります。
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！目とまゆ、はなと口をかいたら、しばいぬのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth. Woof!

Fun fact

しばいぬは、日本で昔からかわれてきた、日本の犬です。

The Shiba Inu is an old dog breed from Japan.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
dogいぬ
cheekほっぺ
eyebrowまゆ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Shiba Inu Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しばいぬ” (柴犬). 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.