犬 inu Dog

The Japanese word inu means "dog" referring to "man's best friend". This kanji is not used in the Japanese Zodiac, so if you are looking for "Year of the Dog" for a design then consider using Year of the Dog (inudoshi).

Dog (犬) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Block VB1C

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Block VB1D

Dog (犬) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Cursive VC1B

Dog (犬) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Design VD2B

Dog (犬) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1C

Dog 犬 inu Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1D

About the Designs

Each design is Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase's hand-brushed calligraphy of the word or phrase on this page, delivered as a PDF you can print. Every PDF includes the line art, so a tattoo artist or a craftsperson can work from the outline as well as the brushed image.

Licensing

Your purchase includes a personal-use license: use the design as a tattoo reference, frame it, engrave it, print it for yourself, or make it into a gift. For more information see Licensing, which also covers commercial-use options that may be purchased separately.

Delivery

Your PDF is available for download the moment your order completes, and a copy is attached to your emailed receipt.

If you need your design again later, ask us for it and we will send it.