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“Potter” Characters… but Dogs!

by Joshua Hansen · July 7, 2017

Dogs – man’s best friend. One of the most popular pets in the world. They really don’t need an introduction. People generally fit into three categories: having a dog, wanting to have a dog, or being an evil human who probably liked Umbridge. Even cat people have to acknowledge the undeniable cuteness that canines possess.

(Just look at those faces!)

 


 

Ahem, back to the point. I like to think of Harry Potter as the dog of the literature world. The books carry a consensus of greatness, and even those who don’t love the books themselves can recognize that Rowling’s writing has taken the world by storm.

Now, this was too good a connection just to let go to waste. From Sorting the stars of Friends to merging Pokémon Go and the wizarding world, we at MuggleNet definitely enjoy finding ways to bring our favorite things from the real world into the fictional realm J.K. Rowling gave us 20 years ago. So it seemed like the only natural next step was to figure out what breeds of dogs the golden trio and other assorted characters from the Potter universe would be if they were, well, dogs.

This isn’t the only time we’ve compared our furry friends to Harry and company, so check out Mikaela’s article on the subject while you’re at it!

Without further ado, here are Potter characters, except dogs:

 

Harry Potter

 

Harry ontop of a Hippogriff with his arms spread out

 

We start things off with our resident Chosen One. Harry is brave but gentle, intelligent yet imperfect. He might be a pain to be around on occasion, but he’s loyal to his friends and mentors and is always determined.

To me, this screams Beagle. Beagles have very similar characteristics to our boy wonder, and I could easily see Hairy Potter, the dog who licked, being a box office hit.

 

a beagle standing on grass

 

 

Hermione Granger

 

Hermione in a forest point her wand

 

Next is the clever, strong-willed Hermione. Her other traits are often overlooked in favor of her intelligence, but she is just as loving and devoted as she is smart.

For her dog counterpart, I picked a Poodle-Schnauzer mix, nicknamed the Schnoodle. Schnoodles are known for their curly hair, kind heart, and of course, their brains. I think the Schnoodle is a good fit for our dearest Muggle-born witch.

 

a Poodle-Schnauzer mix laying on grass

 

 

Ron Weasley

 

Ron standing in a tent

 

Now for Ronald, the friendly neighborhood ginger we’ve all come to love. He’s gentle, funny, and reserved but not afraid to dedicate himself to his friends and family.

I picked a Great Dane for Ron. I feel the natures fit each other nicely, and the books’ description of Ron as lanky is also pretty appropriate here.

 

a Great Dane with a white background

 

 

Draco Malfoy

 

Draco with a hand in front of his face

 

Draco was obvious for me. He is absolutely a Chihuahua. With his yip-like complaints, snooty disposition, and devilish actions, there was no doubt in my mind with this one.

 

a Chihuahua laying down with a black background

 

 

Rubeus Hagrid

 

Hagrid in the great halll

 

Hagrid was also a pretty easy one. There isn’t a kinder, more humble, or more shaggy character in the whole series. He’s also calm, gentle, and extremely large, making a St. Bernard the perfect comparison for our Hogwarts groundskeeper.

 

a St. Bernard laying in the grass with trees and a house in the background

 

 

Neville Longbottom

 

Neville in the common room

 

Lastly, the oft-awkward Neville. Once you look past his quirks, failures, and unfortunate last name, Neville is a great person to be friends with. He is loyal, and charming in a clumsy sort of way.

Neville is the embodiment of a Pug, in my opinion. When you think of an ugly duckling breed, that is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Although coming into his own later in life, young Neville is exactly that, making Pug the undisputed choice.

 

a Pug laying down in a basket

 

 

Honorable Mentions

Colin Creevey – Wheaten Terrier

Albus Dumbledore – Old Irish Sheepdog

Fred and George Weasley – Jack Russell Terrier

 

So where did I go wrong? What are some other Potter-pup pairings I missed?

 

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