Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Pending adoption
We have a transport leaving September 26th 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Pumba to our trip for the right family 😊
Meet Pumba, our big, beautiful Goldendoodle teddy bear who is ready to find the family lucky enough to call him theirs! 🧸💙
Pumba was born August 19, 2023, and at a whopping 90 lbs, he is a BIG boy for sure! 😂 He definitely took after the Golden Retriever side when it comes to his size and overall appearance, but he has that wonderful hypoallergenic coat from his Poodle side, which is truly a win-win if you ask me!
And as big as Pumba is physically, his personality and heart are every bit as big. 💙
Pumba came to us through no fault of his own. His prior owner had a work-related move come up that required him to relocate out of state on a very short timeline. Sadly, the place he was moving into did not allow dogs, and with such little time to make the move happen, he wasn’t able to find alternative housing that would allow him to bring Pumba along. As heartbreaking as it was, he ultimately made the decision to place Pumba with us so that this big guy could have the time, care, and opportunity to find a wonderful home of his own.
Pumba was clearly loved, and that shows in the dog he is today. He’s well-mannered, social, trained, trusting, and absolutely loves being part of someone’s everyday life. Now we’re simply looking for the family who gets to pick up where his previous owner had to leave off and give this big teddy bear the forever home he deserves. 💙
Pumba absolutely LOVES people. Truly, the moment you meet him, you are his friend. There is no long introduction period or wondering whether he likes you, he has already decided that you do, in fact, belong to him. 😂 He is incredibly social, affectionate, happy, and just genuinely enjoys being wherever his people are.
He does wonderfully with other dogs and especially enjoys the companionship of having a female dog around. That said, another dog is absolutely not a requirement for him. If he has his person, he is perfectly content, and honestly, at 90 lbs, having Pumba around already feels like having two or three dogs rolled into one big teddy bear anyway! 😂
Pumba is house trained and has wonderful manners inside the home. He is also completely crate trained and sleeps in his crate every night without issue. He isn’t a barker, but he absolutely knows how to communicate when he wants or needs something. If he needs to go outside, wants out of his crate, or simply has something to say, he will “talk” to you and make sure you understand. 😂
He is leash trained and does very well on his walks. Of course, anyone considering Pumba needs to remember that he is 90 lbs and a very strong boy, but he listens incredibly well and is attentive to the person handling him.
He is also a smart boy who knows “sit,” can shake with BOTH paws, and has great recall. He listens well and genuinely wants to engage with his person, which makes working with him so enjoyable.
One of Pumba’s absolute FAVORITE things in the entire world is WATER! 💦 If you have a pool, you can expect him to make himself right at home. He loves to swim and will happily jump in for a real swim or simply dip himself in to cool off. He is a total water dog through and through, so a family who enjoys spending time around the water would certainly make his day!
Pumba is also an excellent traveler. He loves jumping into the vehicle because, as far as he is concerned, if you’re going somewhere, he should probably be going too. 😂 He does wonderfully on road trips and around-town adventures and is always happy to come along for the ride.
He is equally wonderful for the groomer, which is especially important for a dog with his coat and size. He handles his grooming beautifully and is accustomed to the care necessary to keep him looking and feeling his best.
Pumba has been fully cleared by our veterinarian to find a home of his very own. His veterinary care included his neuter, microchip, yearly vaccines, ear examination, complete overall general examination, and a dental cleaning and polish. His teeth looked wonderful and he did not require any extractions. ❤️
His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/pumba
which helps cover all of the veterinary care listed above, along with the time, care, grooming, training, and everything that has gone into preparing this big guy for the next chapter of his life.
Pumba isn’t a little lap dog, although we can’t promise he won’t personally believe otherwise. 😂 He is 90 lbs of love, personality, companionship, and pure teddy-bear energy wrapped up in one incredible dog.
He deserves a home that will appreciate everything that makes him Pumba: his enormous heart, his love for people, his goofy personality, his beautiful manners, his love for adventures, and of course, his absolute obsession with water. 💙
Let’s get this big teddy bear the home he deserves! 🧸🐾💙
