Purin the Beagle: Japan’s Record-Breaking Skateboarding Dog
Most famous dogs get there with a look or a bark. Purin got there with an actual athletic record book — she has three Guinness titles to her name.
The goalkeeper beagle
Purin first went viral in September 2015 for footage of her acting as a soccer goalkeeper, setting the Guinness World Record for most balls caught by a dog using its paws in one minute: 14.
Three Guinness titles and counting
Beyond the goalkeeping record, Purin holds titles for jump-rope skipping and ball control, making her one of a small number of dogs with three separate Guinness World Records to her name.
Skateboarding and beyond
Off the record books, Purin skateboards, walks on her front legs, and trains regularly with her owner, Makoto, whose videos of her tricks built her following on Instagram, where her name (“purin”) means pudding in Japanese.
Purin’s record-chasing style puts her alongside other Instagram-era talent dogs in our famous Instagram dogs guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purin the Beagle famous for?
Purin is a Japanese Beagle famous for holding multiple Guinness World Records, including catching 14 balls with her paws in one minute — a feat that first went viral in 2015.
How many followers does Purin have on Instagram?
Purin has more than 40,000 followers on her Instagram account, @superpurine, where her owner Makoto posts videos of her skateboarding, playing soccer, and performing tricks.
What tricks can Purin do?
Purin skateboards, jumps rope, plays goalkeeper with a soccer ball, and can walk on her front legs — skills that have earned her three separate Guinness World Record titles.
