Pom Pom Purin is a Sanrio male cartoon character in the shape of a golden retriever wearing a brown beret. He was born on April 16, 1996. The designer is Akiko Jii (also the designer of Big Eyed Frog). . Related products usually appear as pudding dogs accompanying good friends or desserts and fruits, and their characters are also set to participate in performances in Sanrio doll musicals.