Free colouring pages: dogs, horses, cats and more
Dogs, horses, cats, dinosaurs, sea creatures and farm life: see all 18 free colouring pages from our six colouring books at a glance. Use the buttons to choose a theme and download your favourite picture as a PDF. No registration or email required.
All colouring pages
Dedicated pages with tips for each picture: Dog colouring pages, Horse colouring pages and Cat colouring pages.
A pack of 30 colouring pages by email (optional)
Enter your email address and we'll send you the pack free. All 30 pictures from our six colouring books in one PDF: dogs, cats, horses, dinosaurs, sea creatures and farm life.
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Our six colouring books
All the pictures come from these books, each with many more on the same theme.
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Hunde mit CharakterOver 20 dog breeds, plus dogs in the garden, on the beach and at a birthday party.View on Amazon (book in German)
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Pferde Malbuch für Kinder44 horses, ponies and foals, from Arabians to Icelandic horses, for ages 4 and up.View on Amazon
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Katzen AusmalbuchMany cat breeds, playful kittens and a cat mandala.View on Amazon
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Das witzige Dinosaurier-MalbuchDinosaurs skiing, barbecuing, bowling and brushing their teeth.View on Amazon
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Aquawelt: Mein großes AusmalbuchFish, whales, turtles, pirate ships and an underwater city.View on Amazon
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Unsere kleine FarmCow, pig, tractor and haymaking: a cheerful day on the farm.View on Amazon
Your own pet as a work of art
Do you have a dog, cat or horse? We can turn a photo into a digital artwork of your pet, ready to print or give as a gift.
Colouring with children: a few ideas
Colouring pages are more than a way to fill a rainy day. Children practise holding a pencil, staying within an area and choosing colours deliberately. Above all, it's fun, and that's reason enough.
Almost every child knows dogs, cats and horses from everyday life, so a favourite colour is often already decided. Dinosaurs suit anyone who likes things wild: a Tyrannosaurus can be green, blue or striped, since nobody knows for sure. The sea creatures invite conversations about the ocean: where does a clownfish live? How long have turtles existed? The farm is ideal for the youngest children because the cow and pig have large, clear areas.
Paper and pencils
Ordinary printer paper is enough for coloured pencils and wax crayons. Felt-tip pens bleed through, so use paper of at least 120 g/m². Watercolours need sturdy drawing paper. Print each file at actual size to keep an even margin.
What can you do with the finished pictures?
Hang them up, give them away or collect them. Many families keep a folder for all their finished pictures. Add a date on the back and, over the years, it becomes a lovely record of how their colouring has changed.
Learning along the way
Each of the three themes brings its own questions. Why does the Triceratops have three horns? How does a sea turtle breathe underwater? What does the tractor do in the field when nothing is being harvested? You don't need to know everything: looking things up together is part of the fun. A colouring page becomes a little project that lasts beyond those twenty minutes at the kitchen table. On the next visit to the zoo, aquarium or farm, your child will recognise the animals from the paper.
Common questions
Are the colouring pages free?
Yes. Download all 18 pictures on this page as PDFs without registering, and print them for personal use, nursery or school.
Which themes are available?
Dogs, horses, cats, dinosaurs, sea life and farm life, with three pictures per theme. Use the buttons above the pictures to display just one theme.
What age are the colouring pages suitable for?
Farm life, dinosaurs and the mare with foal are suitable from around age 3. Pictures with lots of fur and background detail, such as the Icelandic horse or Maine Coon, are enjoyable for older children and adults.
What's in the colouring pack sent by email?
One PDF with 30 colouring pages: the 18 pictures on this page plus 12 more from our colouring books. Signing up is optional; individual pictures remain available to download without an email address.
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