Purin (Sanrio)

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Purin is a golden retriever dog character first introduced by the Japanese toy company Sanrio in 1996.

Purin the Dog in various poses

Purin (or Pudding Dog) was born on a sunny day in April 16th 1996. He is a good natured golden retriever dog. Purin lives in his own basket at his owner's house. His trademark is his brown cap that is always on top of his head. Purin's interest is collecting shoes, which includes his owner's father's leather shoes, his owner's mother's sandals, etc. He likes to hide them.

Purin loves drinking milk and eating soft food and pudding that his mother makes. He also spends a lot of time sleeping or hanging out with his best friends. Purin's best friends include a hamster called Muffin, a mouse named Scone, and a bird who loves to steal Purin's hat.

He was twice voted Most Popular Sanrio Character in Strawberry News Magazine, a magazine published by Sanrio.