Messy Fun Puppy Coloring Pages for Ages 3-5

Coloring page story

Daisy was a fluffy white puppy who loved to stay clean. She stepped carefully around dusty corners and always wiped her paws on the mat. One day, after a big rain, she saw something new in the garden: a big, brown, wonderful mud puddle.

It looked so… squishy. So… splashy.

Daisy took one tiny step in. Squelch. It felt funny! She took another step. Splat! A little bit of mud flew onto her nose. She giggled a puppy giggle and then… JUMP! Daisy was no longer a white puppy. She was a happy, muddy, chocolate-brown puppy. She ran inside, leaving little brown paw prints all the way to the bathtub, where a warm, bubbly wash was waiting.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Perfect for the 3-5 age group, this illustration features a very simple composition with large, easy-to-fill shapes. The action of jumping in a puddle is exciting and easy for a young child to understand. The clear outlines help guide small hands as they practice their coloring skills and control.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look at Daisy having so much fun! She was a white puppy, but now she's in the mud! What color is mud? You can use your brown crayon to color in the big puddle and the splashy spots on Daisy. You can make Daisy any color you like before she got muddy! Remember to color the pretty flower and green grass, too. Have a happy, splashy time coloring!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on a slightly thicker paper, like 24 lb or light cardstock, especially if using markers. Ensure your printer settings are on 'black and white' and 'best quality' to get a dark, solid line that's easy to color inside. A good print of this puppy page will make the messy fun even clearer!

Recommended Tools

Washable markers are fantastic for this page to make the splashy water and mud look vibrant. Large, non-toxic crayons are also a great, safe option for toddlers who are still developing their grip strength. Using both can be fun—crayons for the puppy and markers for the puddle!