A giant ten-month-old crossbreed puppy who is the size of a two-year-old grizzly bear is looking for a new home.
Bear is part Japanese Akita and part St Bernard – with staff at a Dogs Trust centre in Snetterton, Norfolk, describing him as ‘a big friendly giant’.
Despite being less than one year old, Bear already tips the scales at an incredible 6st 5lbs (40kg) and it is not clear how large he will get.
Bear, pictured with canine carer Sarah McCarthy, is part Japanese Akita and part St Bernard
Despite being less than one year old, Bear already tips the scales at an incredible 6st 5lbs
But Bear – who is 42 inches tall when sitting – has the personality of a mischievous puppy, and is is now hoping someone can come forward to give him a home.
Diane McLelland-Taylor, Dogs Trust Snetterton’s rehoming manager, said: ‘Bear is a lively and playful boy who loves a gentle fuss but also needs his own space.
‘He will certainly keep his new owners on their toes. Do not be fooled by his appearance, as he is the soppiest puppy in an oversized body.
‘This loving lad is so young and deserves to make a start on living his life in a loving home – we hope it’s really soon.’
Staff at the Dogs Trust centre in Snetterton, Norfolk, described Bear as ‘a big friendly giant’
Bear will need an energetic home with patient and understanding owners who have no other pets and will ideally have previous experience with Akitas.
Due to his size he will need access to a good sized garden and a peaceful home life would suit him best. Children would need to be over the age of 14.
A Dogs Trust Snetterton spokesman said: ‘Bear is a handsome boy who needs a understanding and patient home.
‘He needs adopters who have experience with large dog breeds. Bear is lively and playful. He enjoys gentle fuss but also likes his own space.
Bear the ten-month-old puppy is now hoping someone can come forward to give him a home
Bear has been described as a ‘big friendly giant’. The BFG was a 1982 children’s book written by Roald Dahl – the 2016 film adaptation for which is pictured
‘Once he knows you will come to you for cuddles and fuss. He can walk with dogs and potentially live with, pending suitable introduction.
‘Bear would need a home with access to a good sized secure garden. He could live with children over 14. He will suit an experienced quiet home that enjoys teaching new things.
‘He already knows some basics but would love to learn more. He is clever and learns quickly using positive reward-based training. Bear has bags of potential and will make a very rewarding companion.’