Free The Secret Life of Pets Coloring Pages: 52 printable PDF designs of Max the terrier, his big furry roommate Duke, fluffy Gidget, rebellious bunny Snowball, the lazy cat Chloe, and neighbors like Buddy, Mel, Norman, Sweet Pea, Leonard, and Pops, plus Rooster, Daisy, and young Liam from the sequel. Each one prints neatly from its PDF, and the identical outline can also be colored online on any device.
The Secret Life of Pets is an Illumination animated film from 2016, followed by The Secret Life of Pets 2 in 2019. It imagines what pets in a busy New York apartment building get up to once their owners leave for the day, and it follows Max as his comfortable routine is shaken up by Duke’s arrival and a run-in with Snowball’s gang of abandoned pets.
Almost every character is a recognizable real breed, from Max’s Jack Russell terrier markings to Gidget’s white Pomeranian fluff and Chloe’s gray tabby stripes. That makes the set a fun way to practice realistic fur colors on cartoon animals.
What’s Inside This Collection
Max and Duke lead the 52 designs, while the apartment’s other pets and the sequel’s new faces fill out the rest.
Max and Duke
The roommates appear apart and together, with Katie, with young Liam, in the city, and playing with a ball. Color Max White with Brown and Tan patches, and give Duke a shaggy Brown coat with a lighter Tan muzzle to show his size.
Gidget and Chloe
Gidget appears cute, sad, and jumping into a bag, while Chloe looks funny, lazy, and plump. Leave Gidget mostly White with a Pink bow, and stripe Chloe’s gray fur with darker Gray and Charcoal bands.
Snowball and the Flushed Pets
Snowball appears angry, cute, with a carrot, and with a bulldog, alongside the tattooed pig and Ozone the cat. Keep Snowball’s fur White with Pink ears and nose, and give Tattoo Pig Pink skin with bold Blue or Green tattoo designs.
Apartment Neighbors
Buddy, Mel, Norman, Sweet Pea, Leonard, and Pops round out the building’s residents. Color Buddy the dachshund in Brown, Mel the pug in Tan with a Black face, and Sweet Pea the parakeet in Yellow Green and Blue.
Pets 2 Characters
Rooster, Daisy, and Tiberius join from the sequel and the first film. Rooster the farm dog works in Gray and White, Daisy the Shih Tzu in White with Tan, and Tiberius the hawk in Brown with a rust-colored Red tail.
What The Secret Life of Pets Coloring Pages Do
Learning real dog and cat breeds. Max is a Jack Russell terrier, Gidget is a Pomeranian, Buddy is a dachshund, Mel is a pug, and Chloe is a tabby cat. Kids can color each character, then look up photos of the real breed to compare fur patterns and colors. It turns a movie coloring session into a quick lesson on how pet breeds differ in size, coat, and personality.
Fine motor practice with fur and spots. The American Academy of Pediatrics considers structured coloring a good builder of fine motor skills between ages 2 and 7. Max’s patches, Chloe’s stripes, and Duke’s shaggy fur each need a different stroke, from neat fills to short, feathery lines. Switching between textures on one page keeps young hands working on control and variety at the same time.
Calm fun with familiar animals. Structured coloring brought anxiety down for the adults tested in the 2005 Art Therapy Journal research. Pets are already comforting for many children, so coloring a sleepy Chloe or a cheerful Gidget adds a cozy feeling to that calm. A single-pet portrait is a gentle way to wind down before bed.
Talking about caring for pets. The movies show how much pets depend on their owners and how lost they feel without them, especially Snowball’s gang of abandoned animals. Coloring Max with Katie or Liam can start conversations about feeding, walking, and loving a pet responsibly. Families thinking about adopting a pet can use the pages to discuss what each animal needs.
How to Color The Secret Life of Pets Pages Well
- Patches with clean borders: For Max, outline each brown patch lightly before filling it. Clear edges between White and Brown make the terrier markings look real.
- Fluffy white fur: Leave Gidget and Snowball mostly white, adding pale Gray only around the edges of their fur. Light shading keeps them fluffy instead of flat.
- Tabby stripes: Color Chloe’s base in light Gray, then add darker Gray stripes in curved lines across her back and tail. Curved stripes follow the shape of her body.
- Shaggy texture: Use short, flicking strokes in two browns for Duke and Rooster. Layered strokes give their coats a messy, furry feel.
- Bright accessories: Give collars, bows, and Snowball’s carrot strong colors like Red, Pink, and Orange. Small pops of color make each pet’s personality shine.
- City backgrounds: Add a simple skyline in Gray and Blue for outdoor scenes. Apartment windows in Yellow make the city feel lively at night.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With The Secret Life of Pets Coloring Pages
1. Apartment Window Pet Display
Draw a large apartment building on a poster board with several windows, then color and cut out different pets to place in each window. It shows everyone in the building at once.
2. Pet Breed Fact Cards
Color Max, Gidget, Buddy, and Mel, paste each on an index card, and note the real breed name plus one fun fact underneath. Kept together, the set works as a mini pet encyclopedia.
3. Snowball Carrot Puppet
Color the Snowball with a carrot page, cut out Snowball, and tape a craft stick to the back. Add a real paper carrot in his paws for a fun hand puppet.
4. My Pet’s Secret Life Story
Color Max in the city, then write a short story about what your own pet might do when no one is home. Display the page and story together.
5. Pet Collar Name Tags
Color small portraits of Max, Duke, and Gidget, cut them into circles, and punch a hole at the top. String them on yarn to make pretend pet tags or backpack charms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are The Secret Life of Pets Coloring Pages?
The Secret Life of Pets Coloring Pages turn the Illumination films into free printables, with 52 designs featuring Max, Duke, Gidget, Snowball, Chloe, Rooster, and other pets from both movies, with a PDF for printing and an online version for each one.
Who made The Secret Life of Pets?
Illumination produced both films, which were released by Universal Pictures. The first movie came out in 2016, directed by Chris Renaud, and the sequel arrived in 2019.
What breed is Max?
Max is a Jack Russell terrier, a small, energetic dog breed with a white coat and brown or tan patches. He lives with his owner, Katie, in a New York City apartment.
What kind of dog is Duke?
Duke is a large, shaggy brown dog that Katie adopts from a shelter. His size and messy coat make him the opposite of the small, neat Max.
Who is Snowball?
Snowball is a white bunny who leads the Flushed Pets, a gang of abandoned animals living in the sewers. He starts as a villain but becomes a friend, and in the sequel, he dreams of being a superhero.
Who are the new characters in The Secret Life of Pets 2?
The sequel introduces Rooster, a tough farm dog who teaches Max to be braver, and Daisy, a confident Shih Tzu. Katie’s young son Liam also becomes a big part of Max’s life.
What age range are these pet coloring pages for?
Rated PG, both films suit families, and the themes here center on friendly pets and funny moments. Preschoolers from about 3 can manage the single-pet portraits, and the busier group and city scenes keep older children engaged.
Is the movie based on real pet behavior?
The film exaggerates for comedy, but many moments are inspired by real pet habits, such as waiting by the door, napping all day, or raiding the fridge. That familiarity is a big part of why pet owners find the movie so funny.
Start Coloring
Pick a favorite pet from the 52 designs, click on it, then send it to the printer or color it in the browser. Each sheet is free, with nothing to sign up for. Proud pet artists can show off a finished Max, Gidget, or Snowball with the Facebook or Pinterest button below every page.
