“Cute Puppy” Figurine
This small sitting puppy figurine is a perfect accessory for animal lovers and 3D printing fans. With a compact height of just 4 cm, it’s ideal as a desk ornament, shelf decoration, display piece, or a small gift. Features: Height: 4 cm –…
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About this model
This small sitting puppy figurine is a perfect accessory for animal lovers and 3D printing fans. With a compact height of just 4 cm, it’s ideal as a desk ornament, shelf decoration, display piece, or a small gift.
Features:
- Height: 4 cm – a perfect collectible or decorative scale.
- Design: charming puppy with rounded shapes, floppy ears, and a friendly sitting pose.
- Kid-friendly – smooth, rounded edges make it safe for children.
- Material: prints well in PLA or any standard filament – looks great in classic or pastel colors.
A lovely little project for gifting, collecting, or simply adding a bit of cuteness to your space!
Print settings
These are the settings the model was actually printed and tested with — the profile in the 3MF is already set up this way, so you can send it straight to the printer.
- Layer height: 0.16 mm
- Nozzle: 0.4 mm
- Walls: 2
- Infill: 15 %
- Filament: ~11 g
Files
The model is free on MakerWorld and ships as a ready-to-print 3MF with the print profile inside — no slicer setup needed. Hit the download button above; the file is hosted there, not on 3DX.
Frequently asked questions
How much filament does this figurine use, and can I print it with a filament swap for multi-color?
The model uses approximately 11 g of filament at the recommended settings. Because it is a single-body model printed as one piece, you cannot do a filament swap mid-print for separate colors on the body versus ears — you would need to paint it after printing or use a multi-material unit.
Is the 0.16 mm layer height mandatory, or can I use a faster 0.2 mm layer height?
The 0.16 mm layer height is what the model was tested with, but you can use 0.2 mm layers to cut print time. Expect slightly more visible layer lines on the rounded head and ears; the figurine will still look good, just less smooth.
Does the model need supports to print the ears and tail?
The article does not mention supports, but the puppy’s floppy ears and sitting pose typically overhang. In practice, this model is designed to print without supports because the ears are angled or the geometry is arranged to bridge cleanly — check your slicer preview, but the provided 3MF profile likely has supports turned off.
