2006-10-24 17:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by Snuffles 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I don't know if Sirius, (aka. Snuffles or Padfoot) is shown as a Newfoundland in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie, but I can tell you a bit about the myth behind his Animagus.
"Padfoot" refers to his Animagus form; it is also the name that residents of central/northern England (i.e. Staffordshire, Yorkshire) have for the magical black dogs of their legends/fears. Usually, Padfoots guard churchyards or certain roads; are said to roam the countryside at night; tend to be larger than ordinary dogs; can vanish instantly or fade slowly away while standing still, yet can run extremely quickly; typically described as having huge and "blazing" eyes; tend to be silent. Because of their association with graveyards, scholars once believed the black dog form was the preferred form of the Devil, and are usually considered an omen of death, and are, thus, also called the Grim.
2006-10-24 21:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question....I don't believe he was described more than just a large black dog so Sirius could have been a Newfoundland breed. Never thought to think about it.
2006-10-24 18:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Newfoundland is in Canada, not Harry Potter!
2006-10-24 17:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
occording to the book, he's a large black dog. newfoundland might be the best bet, i would say labrador, but newfies are always distinguished by the crown (britain(
2006-10-24 18:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tgrsrk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do blieve he/she was a newfy. They sure are a beutiful animal
2006-10-24 18:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
explain ur question properly
2006-10-24 17:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋