It’s a known fact that Kaley Cuoco is an animal lover. Sadly, her beloved dog Dumpy left her heartbroken when he died in 2023. According to Cuoco, he was her constant companion during the “hardest moments” of her life. Here’s everything we know about Dumpy’s age and breed.
How old was Kaley Cuoco’s dog Dumpy?
Kaley Cuoco’s pet dog Dump Truck, also known as Dumps and Dumpy, died in May 2023. The exact age of the pooch at his time of death is not known.
The actress first met Dumpy at the onset of the pandemic. During an interview on “Late Night” in 2020, she told Seth Meyers that he was supposed to be a temporary foster at first but she ended up adopting him.
However, after a few years, the “Big Bang Theory” alum shared the sad news of Dumpy’s death on Instagram, expressing the profound impact of her beloved canine. Kaley Cuoco’s then boyfriend Tom Pelphrey also shared in an Insta post about how Dumpy took about six months to warm up to him and gradually became his “guy” and “really was a special dog.”
What breed was Kaley Cuoco’s dog Dumpy?
Kaley Cuoco’s dog Dumpy was a Chihuahua, a Mexican breed of toy dog. This breed typically have a lifespan of 14-16 years. These fur babies are loved for their loyalty, charm, and big-dog attitude.
Chihuahua are also one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. These alert and amusing “purse dogs” weigh no more than 6 pounds.
Dumpy was a constant fixture in Kaley Cuoco’s life and even made a cameo in ET’s April 2022 interview with the actress. The actress even joked about Dumpy crashing her virtual interview saying that she is “sick of him stealing my thunder.”
Kaley Cuoco is also a pet parent to rescue dogs Shirley, King, Zeus, Ruby, and Miss Opal, along with several horses and many farm animals.
