For a broad pumpkin front
The long dachshund, running dog and sleeping dog spread sideways. Check the tail and nose as well as the body when placing the paper. The running scene also needs space for its separate ball above the muzzle.
Good dogs, glowing pumpkins
Dog pumpkin carving stencils.
Make a pumpkin with floppy ears, a long dachshund silhouette or a puppy chasing its ball. Each dog pattern has a distinct outline, a paper preview and its own notes for fitting and transferring the design.
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Pick one to make your own
Choose a face, a pose or a whole little scene.
A face uses several separate openings, while a solid dog removes one larger shape. The dachshund and corgi are stylized profiles; the other puppies and dogs are playful characters rather than portraits of specific breeds.
Easy · 140–185 mm
Floppy-Ear Dog Face
Long floppy ears frame two round eyes, a broad nose and a happy open mouth.
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Easy · 150–185 mm
Dachshund Dog
A dachshund silhouette has a long body, short legs, a rounded head and a projecting muzzle.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Corgi Dog
A compact corgi silhouette has upright ears, a low body and four short feet.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Sitting Dog
A side-view dog sits upright with a rounded head and a tail resting behind it.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Playful Dog Bow
A dog lowers its front end and stretches its forelegs while its back stays high.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Dog Chasing a Ball
A running dog reaches forward toward a separate ball with its legs stretched out.
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Easy · 150–185 mm
Sleeping Dog
A sleeping dog rests its floppy head on its forepaws, with a curved tail beside its body.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Howling Dog and Moon
A seated dog lifts its muzzle toward a crescent moon, with a small star on the other side.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Dog Peeking over a Fence
A dog face and two paws peek over three broad fence pickets.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Dog Face with a Bandana
A friendly dog face wears a separate triangular bandana below its smiling muzzle.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Dog with a Wagging Tail
A dog seen from behind has uneven rounded ears, a sweeping tail and two separate motion marks.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Puppy and Food Bowl
A puppy sits behind a separate wide food bowl, with one drooping ear and one perked ear.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Two Sitting Dogs
A tall sitting dog and a smaller puppy face one another across an open gap.
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Easy · 140–185 mm
Dog Face with a Heart Nose
Pointed ears and curved eyes frame a heart-shaped nose above a broad smile.
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A little detail · 160–185 mm
Dog with a Party Hat
A pointed party hat, two floppy ears and a tongue-out grin make a cheerful puppy face.
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Match your dog to the pumpkin’s shape.
For a taller arrangement
The sitting dog has a long upright body. The howling dog adds a moon, while the party pup adds a hat and tongue. Compare the full printed height with the smooth front of the pumpkin before settling on a width.
For an expressive face
Choose floppy ears and a broad grin, pointed ears with a heart nose, or a smiling dog wearing a bandana. Keep the facial openings separate and check the small spaces around the eyes and mouth on the actual-size print.
Floppy-Ear Dog Face →Dog Face with a Heart Nose →Dog Face with a Bandana →
For a pet porch scene
Set Two Sitting Dogs in the middle, a playful bow on one side and Puppy and Food Bowl on the other. Turn the bow toward the group with Flip pattern. These are separate pumpkin templates; each keeps its own sizing and transfer notes.
Can I make a pumpkin that looks like my own dog?
These are ready-made characters. Pick ears, proportions or a pose that reminds you of your dog, or choose From a photo for your own image. Photo results may need cleanup and connecting strips. A clear profile against a plain background is easier to work with than a busy scene.
Pumpkin previews are illustrations. Check the printed pattern against your pumpkin before carving.