There are various descriptions amalgamating the dragon’s anatomy in slightly different ways. However, all of them attribute nine animal resemblances to this mythical creature whose most common characteristics are: a deer’s antlers, a Qilin’s (chinese unicorn) head, a rabbit’s eyes, a buffalo’s ears, a snake’s neck, a fish’s stomach, a tiger’s paws, a hawk’s claws and a carp’s scale.
Coloring has not been given much of attention, though. If you want to have an authentic illustration of the Chinese dragon, search the Internet for an old picture or a ceramic object decorated with the dragon symbol and color your pattern accordingly.